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Regaining strength after a stroke

My mom had a stroke recently. I don't know a lot of the details. She doesn't seem to have many physical limitations but is weak. What might be the best exercise to help her?...
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Post joint replacement

I will be having both knee replaced soon. Would i have a better recovery working with a physiatrist versus a physical therapist?
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What is causing my chronic back pain?

I don't know what causes my back pain. It's not very severe but it's always there. Is is okay to take something like ibuprofen regularly?
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Recovery for knee meniscectomy?

What's the recovery like for knee meniscectomy? I'm having the procedure in two months and not sure what to expect. Will it be likely for me to experience swelling months after...
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Can PT help with motion sickness?

I have pretty severe motion sensitivity. It seems like all movement makes me a little nauseous. I have heard that physical therapy can help with it. Is this true? How?
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My back hurts when I sit down. Why?

For the last year or so, my back hurts only when I go to sit down. It is a shooting pain that goes up and down the left side of my back. I don't remember straining this area,...
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Broken tibia, fibula and hole in ankle, surgeon suggesting amputation

I fell 20 feet two years ago and broke my tibia, fibula and have a hole in my ankle. I have had 2 surgeries to repair with no success and am in extreme pain constantly. My...
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Brachial plexopathy pain from radiation fibrosis- what will help?

I am a 2 year survivor of breast cancer, but was left with sever burning from the radiation. I have since had sever pain in my brachial plexus. It is hard as rock and feels...
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I have chronic knee pain

I have had right knee pain since I was 9 years old and I am now in my 50s. I have had 3 surgeries to "clean up and straighten up" my knee. At what point should I give up and...
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Help with neck muscle stiffness

I have a lot of problems with the muscles in my neck being stiff and tight. I see a massage therapist frequently and it helps some. Would physical therapy be able to help me...
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Weak from a stroke

I have right side weakness after having a stroke. I can walk okay now but I still struggle with holding small objects in my right hand. Can I ever regain my strength in my hand?...
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Rotator cuff tear

I have a tear in my left rotator cuff. Why is my doctor sending me to PT rather than just fixing it?
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Pain in my hip - What kind of Doc do I see?

I am in my 50s but active and go to the gym and take fitness classes. Over the past week or so I have terrible pain in my hip where the thigh meets the hip towards the front of...
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I'm only 23 and experiencing knee pain during exercise. Why?

If I walk for a long distance, run, or swim, I experience pain in both of my knees. There is a history of rheumatoid arthritis in my family. Could this be affecting me, too?...
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My shoulder hurts when I raise my arm. What should I do?

I do a lot of heavy lifting for work, and my shoulder is really starting to hurt whenever I raise my arm. What should I do?
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My knees are cracking all the time - Do I need PT?

Whenever I stand up and start walking, my knees crack for a couple of strides. It happens every time no matter how long I'd been sitting. Should I be worried?
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I was diagnosed with torticollis and need to go to physical therapy. What kind of treatment will I receive?

I developed torticollis, and my primary doctor referred me to a physical therapist. I am wondering how the physical therapist will treat my condition.
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Will my first physical therapy appointment hurt? (right hip)

I had a hip replacement and need to start PT. Will it hurt? How do I prepare myself?
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