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Rizkalla Youssef
Physical Therapist
Rizkalla Youssef is a physical therapist practicing in Valley Stream, NY. Rizkalla Youssef specializes in physical treatment to help a patient reduce pain, restore mobility, rehabilitate an injury, or increase movement and overall function. As a physical therapist, Rizkalla Youssef can treat multiple conditions with exercises, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, joint mobilization, heat, ice, massage, laser or light therapy and more. Rizkalla Youssef will create a treatment plan based on the patients specific injury or condition, and might target a specific body part or body system based on the individual.
Rizkalla Youssef
- Valley Stream, NY
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How critical is physical therapy for athletes?
No you don't need physical therapy, you may go to the gym if you wish .
Can I undergo physical therapy to recover from my hand sprain?
Sure you should start physical therapy. Will definitely help you might use heat/cold. Ultrasound therapy and so on.
My daughter suffered facial paralysis during her delivery. Will physical therapy help in better healing?
Physical therapy will definitely help ,facial muscles exercises, stretching and facial massage.
Is it safe to undergo physical therapy during pregnancy?
You can continue gentle heat/cold and some isometric exercises for your back, but no machine or electrotherapy during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester. Swimming also READ MORE
You can continue gentle heat/cold and some isometric exercises for your back, but no machine or electrotherapy during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester. Swimming also is highly recommended after the first trimester to ease your pain.
What exercises would you recommend for a healthy spine?
If it's healthy with no pain or any other symptoms, so no limitations as long as we start with gradual progressive exercises for back and abdomen as well like gradual set ups ,back READ MORE
If it's healthy with no pain or any other symptoms, so no limitations as long as we start with gradual progressive exercises for back and abdomen as well like gradual set ups ,back extensions from prone position. Pelvic raise from supine position with pending of both legs ,and hold for 5 seconds. Also you can start go the gym for gradual progressive exercises, will be better if it's done under personal trainers supervision.
I continue to have hip pain even after my delivery. What should I do?
Did you see a specialist? Did you have an X-ray done? I think you need some more evaluation to see what is the cause of this pain.
Are there any specific workouts that could prevent constipation?
Try using gentle heat for your lower abdomen and biking if that is available, walking daily will help as well.
After a stroke what is the recommended physical therapy?
After stroke, some cases take up to a year of physical therapy, it depends on the severity of the stroke. So, I do recommend continuing PT at home and then outdoor rehabilitation. READ MORE
After stroke, some cases take up to a year of physical therapy, it depends on the severity of the stroke. So, I do recommend continuing PT at home and then outdoor rehabilitation.
Can physical therapy help in lung rehabilitation?
Sure, physical therapy will help lungs with breathing exercises, and general exercises to strengthen the whole body, balance and gait training.
While running I fell, and I have a gigantic bruise on my thigh. Do I just wait it out?
That will take a couple of weeks to heal, no worries, resting and cold applications might help more than heat.
I have a pain in my hamstrings after playing baseball. Can you suggest some stretches that could help me out?
Stretching is recommended before playing, but now you should take it easy. A hot bath will help, and gentle message. If it's too painful, you might take some Tylenol and/or some READ MORE
Stretching is recommended before playing, but now you should take it easy. A hot bath will help, and gentle message. If it's too painful, you might take some Tylenol and/or some muscle relaxants if you have any for a couple of days.
Should I start physical therapy after 2 weeks of having my cast removed?
Having an X-ray will be very helpful to determine if it's healed enough to start range of motion and strengthen exercises.
I am gaining weight around the back of my neck. What could be the problem?
I think you need to see your primary care physician for diagnosis first, and possibly some blood work.
Can physical therapy help with shin splints?
Sure it will help after removing the splint.
What can I do for soreness in my legs?
Stretching and hot bath will help you. Also, you can take Tylenol for a couple of days.
Is there any way to get relief from pain in my mid-back?
Sure, extension and stretching exercises will help your condition if it's muscular in nature. But I think you need to see your primary care physician for diagnosis, because pain READ MORE
Sure, extension and stretching exercises will help your condition if it's muscular in nature. But I think you need to see your primary care physician for diagnosis, because pain in the mid back could be another serious problem, including heart conditions.
What should I do for knee pain?
I think you need to see an orthopedic doctor for diagnosis. You might need an X-ray and/or MRI.
I have varicose veins. Is it safe for me to do physical therapy?
Yes, PT will help your condition.
After a back surgery, when can I start with physical therapy?
What kind of surgery? Which part of the back? Do you have any hard wear? But in general, you will need a lot of therapy. You need to speak to your surgeon before starting any therapy. READ MORE
What kind of surgery? Which part of the back? Do you have any hard wear? But in general, you will need a lot of therapy. You need to speak to your surgeon before starting any therapy. God bless.
Can physical therapy help with arthritis?
Sure, physical therapy will help, but we need to know what kind of arthritis and which joint to be specific on how can we help.
