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My brother suffered a stroke that paralysed the left side of his body. Is it the right time to now start physical therapy?
Yesterday. Studies have shown the earlier PT interventions are introduced, the greater return to function patients have experienced. Get in to your local therapist as soon as you READ MORE
Yesterday. Studies have shown the earlier PT interventions are introduced, the greater return to function patients have experienced. Get in to your local therapist as soon as you can. Best of luck.
Can physical therapy help my heel spurs?
PT can help address the tissues around the spur but will not remove the spur. Yes, a PT can help you manage the symptoms of a heel spur.
Is physical therapy advisable after a hand fracture?
I would recommend a bout of therapy to address the weakness in the hand after coming out of a cast. Yes a PT can help him get back on the court faster.
I have recently put on a lot of weight and feel stiff around my hands and thighs. What can I do?
Before starting any workout program you should be cleared by your primary care physician for such activities. Once cleared, simply walking is a good first step in a healthy lifestyle. READ MORE
Before starting any workout program you should be cleared by your primary care physician for such activities. Once cleared, simply walking is a good first step in a healthy lifestyle. Now to ease the compression on the joints I like to recommend swimming, which is also a great cardiovascular exercise for the heart and lungs. Good luck.
Can physical therapy help with pregnancy backaches?
Yes, PT can help with pregnancy related back aches. The good news is in 4 months your body will be transitioning into another stage and the PT would be able to help you with this READ MORE
Yes, PT can help with pregnancy related back aches. The good news is in 4 months your body will be transitioning into another stage and the PT would be able to help you with this as well. Congrats and good luck.
I get a cracking sound in my kneecap while running. Is this normal?
This could be from crepitus, where the joint surfaces are not as smooth as when we were born. If there are no other symptoms, you should be okay to continue your training. Best READ MORE
This could be from crepitus, where the joint surfaces are not as smooth as when we were born. If there are no other symptoms, you should be okay to continue your training. Best of luck in meeting your goals.
My son's left leg is weaker than the right. Do you think I can start him on some physical therapy?
Could PT help him??? YES. But my question would be why is his leg weaker? I would consult his pediatrician before starting to look for a PT consult.
Should I start physical therapy after 2 weeks of having my cast removed?
Yes earlier interventions have been shown to equate to better outcomes with increased ROM, strength and flexibility.
What are the lung exercises you would recommend for an asthma patient?
There are a number of diaphragmatic exercises to help improve her breathing but without seeing her in person, I would not be comfortable in getting too specific in my prescription. READ MORE
There are a number of diaphragmatic exercises to help improve her breathing but without seeing her in person, I would not be comfortable in getting too specific in my prescription. See your local physio and they would be able to get her the specific exercises she requires.
What hand exercises are recommended for people working for long hours on the computer?
You should frequently change positions. I recommend getting up from the chair at least once every hour and taking a short stroll at least once every 2 hours. Now to address your READ MORE
You should frequently change positions. I recommend getting up from the chair at least once every hour and taking a short stroll at least once every 2 hours. Now to address your hands, Stretch your fingers in both directions hold for 10 -15 seconds each. Also you should work on the extensors to reverse the stressors on the flexors, to do this place a rubber band around your fingers and simply open them against the resistance of the band. Good luck.
How long should I be on physical therapy to ease my injury due to lifting weights?
Your recovery is specific to your bodies response to the interventions initiated by you and your therapist. There really is no way to specify how long it will take for your tissues READ MORE
Your recovery is specific to your bodies response to the interventions initiated by you and your therapist. There really is no way to specify how long it will take for your tissues to respond. Generally speaking though you can expect a soft tissue injury to heal within 6-8 weeks if there has been no subsequent re-injury or trauma to the tissues.
Exercise for frozen shoulders?
30 is really young for adhesive capsulitis!!
Luckily it is a self limiting dysfunction, meaning over time it will heal itself. But, that could take weeks, months, or even years. READ MORE
30 is really young for adhesive capsulitis!!
Luckily it is a self limiting dysfunction, meaning over time it will heal itself. But, that could take weeks, months, or even years. In the mean time I would suggest you begin stretching. Reaching overhead frequently, even to the point of grabbing the door frame and walking though. Do not cause any more pain though, this has to be done gently. the best option is to seek a local PT for consultation. Good luck.
Luckily it is a self limiting dysfunction, meaning over time it will heal itself. But, that could take weeks, months, or even years. In the mean time I would suggest you begin stretching. Reaching overhead frequently, even to the point of grabbing the door frame and walking though. Do not cause any more pain though, this has to be done gently. the best option is to seek a local PT for consultation. Good luck.
Is physical therapy a must for runners?
Yes it is true. Runners should seek out a local PT for frequent consultations. It is always better to prevent an injury than to treat an injury. As grandma said "an ounce of prevention READ MORE
Yes it is true. Runners should seek out a local PT for frequent consultations. It is always better to prevent an injury than to treat an injury. As grandma said "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
Can you please suggest some neck exercises that can be done while sitting and working?
You should get up and move every hour or so. The human body is made to move so it is not natural for us to stay in one position for an extended period of time. The easiest general READ MORE
You should get up and move every hour or so. The human body is made to move so it is not natural for us to stay in one position for an extended period of time. The easiest general exercise is to turn your head from side to side and looking up and down. Another is to reach overhead and place your hands on your head while slightly leaning backward. Good luck.
Why am I experiencing pain after losing weight?
Congratulations on your weight loss and taking back control of your body!!! There could be a number of possibilities and answers to your question. One answer would be that muscle READ MORE
Congratulations on your weight loss and taking back control of your body!!! There could be a number of possibilities and answers to your question. One answer would be that muscle soreness is what is the cause. You have lost some of your body mass and now your muscles are having to relearn how to support your new body composition. This is no easy task either. Keep up the great work and good luck.
What is athletic taping?
Athletic taping is a generalized technique. The technique most are familiar with is ankle taping such as for basketball. However, there are various types of tape and techniques READ MORE
Athletic taping is a generalized technique. The technique most are familiar with is ankle taping such as for basketball. However, there are various types of tape and techniques which could be used. Everything from kinesiotaping (including but not limited to KT, Spyder, RockTape etc.) McConnell taping, and the standard Athletic taping using the generally white athletic tape. Many different tissue injuries can be addressed using various techniques.
Can you suggest some stretches for treating my sciatica pain?
General knee to chest and piriformis stretches can address some of your symptoms but for a individualized program consult your local PT.
What are the exercises I should do after finishing a marathon?
Make sure to give you body time to recover after an event. Also strength and flexibility should be addressed in your program. Just as in running, you should start slowly and then READ MORE
Make sure to give you body time to recover after an event. Also strength and flexibility should be addressed in your program. Just as in running, you should start slowly and then ease into more intense programs/exercises. As a runner, you should address the proximal hip, core and hamstrings.
Right brachial plexus birth from injury
Congrats on not giving up. Always strive for better. Unfortunately as it appears to be a congenital issue you may always have issues out of that right shoulder. Yes you can strengthen READ MORE
Congrats on not giving up. Always strive for better. Unfortunately as it appears to be a congenital issue you may always have issues out of that right shoulder. Yes you can strengthen the areas around the deltoids but ultimately those muscles are not as efficient in certain movements as the deltoid. Best of luck.
Can lifting weights cause wear and tear?
Yes it can however a good strengthening program should give ample time for each muscle group to recover from the previous workout. A good periodization program will not have you READ MORE
Yes it can however a good strengthening program should give ample time for each muscle group to recover from the previous workout. A good periodization program will not have you working out the same muscle groups 2 days in a row. For most, going to the gym for strengthening is best at 3 days per week with 1 day between for recovery. Off days can be used to address cardiovascular systems. Good luck.
