Damilola Soetan

If you have no medical conditions that impede healing, your fracture is gradually healing. The body has an immediate response to healing which makes it attempt to heal itself immediately an injury occurs. You would have to wear the cast for at least 6 weeks and your doctor would request an X-ray to assess the healing when due. Afterwards, your orthopedic specialist will advise accordingly.

No. Not every herniated disc is symptomatic. Physical Therapy intervention can successfully address symptoms related to herniated discs. Surgery is the last line of defense in symptomatic cases that conservative treatment is unsuccessful in addressing.

I have not come across any evidence that suggests flip flops cause knee pain. It is important to wear the appropriate foot wear for any task that one would be performing. You should not run a marathon or sprint in flip flops. Make sure you wear the appropriate footwear for the task you would be performing

Some people have bulging discs without showing any symptoms of pain. The question is whether or not you have any symptoms from the bulging disc and if riding your bike aggravates the symptoms. If you have no pain and riding your bike does not cause pain, you should have no problem riding your bike.

Typically dislocations are performed without the need for surgical intervention. However, if there's tissue damage as a result of the dislocation or any fractures, your orthopedic surgeon may advise surgery to repair the damage.

Pain could be a signal of an underlying problem that has not been diagnosed. You should report to your provider for evaluation and get a referral to the appropriate professional to avoid further tissue damage.

The prognosis would be dependent on the part of the foot where the surgery was performed, the type of surgery needed and the pre-existing conditions you had prior to the surgery. Typically, on an average basis optimal range of motion or full range of motion may be attained by 12 weeks with a proper PT intervention.

An investigation through diagnostic imaging such as an X-ray would be performed and a referral to Physical Therapy for recovery would follow. If there is suspicion of soft tissue injury, further diagnostic imaging such as MRI or CT scan may be required. A Physical Therapist will utilize conservative approach to facilitate recovery and work with your doctor to return to play when results on functional assessments indicate improvement.

If your muscle pain began following a new exercise routine, it is called Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS). This typically resolves after 3-4 days. A proper history of the onset of the muscle pain is required and appropriate remedy can be advised. Typically, if you have unresolved muscle pain for >7 days, you should see your doctor as soon as possible for evaluation.

Absolutely! First, an assessment and history is required as there are several causes of lower back pain. Specific and guided stretching routine, followed by a variety of treatment modalities including manual therapy and therapeutic exercise would be developed for you based on your response. Education and postural care is very critical to attaining and maintaining better outcomes.

Once the body sustains an injury, it naturally begins to heal itself. However, there are three grades of ligament tears. Grade 1 is a mild year, which may heal with proper rest and immobilization according to guidance from a health care professional and gradual return to activity. Grade II is a moderate tear and most likely would need guided rehab and gradual
progression to activity. Lastly, the grade III is a complete tear of the ligament which would need intervention in facilitating healing. This could be a repair or grafting depending on the part of the body that the ligament tear occurred. Regardless, you should have the ligament tear assessed by a qualified professional.
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Depending on the assessment and extent of the scoliosis, non-surgical options to optimize the use of her muscles and stretch tight muscles would be the first point of action. Physical Therapists are skilled at identifying patient needs and customizing treatment to maximize their outcomes with therapy. Orthotic devices and bracing which may assist with restoring function can also be adopted. If these prove unsuccessful, recommendations to seek further consultation for surgical options would be advised.