Archive for the 'Surgery and Rehabilitation' Category

Can You Do Anything If A Man Asks You To Marry Him And Then Backs Out Because He Said He Has Ptsd?

In August this man asked me to move in with him because he knew I was having back surgery in September. I quit my job, gave up my apartment, and moved all of my things to his house. He asked me to marry him and gave me a beautiful diamond ring. He [...]

What Kind Of Free Public Assistance And Support Is There For Traumatic Brain Injury Victims?

Hi, I am concerned about my mother. She is 53, I am 23, and I have a 17 year old sister. About 7 years ago my mom had a brain aneurysm which almost killed her. After months of surgeries, time in the ICU, and rehabilitation she was able to get back on her feet for [...]

Re My 10-month Old 7mm Tear In Supraspinatus What Are My Options? Would Physiotherapy Help?

I’ve been told different things by different doctors: surgery, don’t have surgery, it won’t mend, it won’t sew itself together but the raw edges will heal and thus the pain lessen. Now looking on internet I see rehabilitation, and physiotherapy mentioned! Don’t want the surgery as injury’s now 10 mths old so [...]

My Dad Needs My Help And I Don’t Know How To Help Him!?

My Dad was found on the floor of his home a week ago and he had urinated on himself and couldn’t get up to get help. He’s gone from a independent guy who’s very short tempered and always on the go to a child like state with limited memory and mobility. The doctors [...]

Torn Acl & Buckethandle Tear To Meniscus, 1yr 1m Post Op And Still Having Problems.. Why?

back in may of 06, i tore my acl & meniscus during a soccer game. after getting wheeled off the field and sent to the ER, an mri showed that i tore all that. i got arthroscopic surgery & my surgeon also did ‘thermal shrinking’ to my acl in june of that year. physical therapy [...]

Is Anti-americanism A New Phenomenon. Or Did The Wot Just Bring Out The Haters That Were Always There?

I have read much on the issue and I am convinced that the people who hate America today also hated America 20 years ago. Obviously younger generations will learn their hatred of America from their parents, teachers and the spiteful media.
– I posted an interesting article on the subject below.
The Falseness of Anti-Americanism
Pollsters report [...]

I Just Tore(avulsion) My Flexor Tendon On My Ring Finger (jersey Finger). What Can I Expect?

the tendon is down my finger part way. I am getting surgery for it next week. Has anyone else had this procedure? How long did it take to fully heal? I am in high school and my baseball season starts in mid febuary. I know I’ll probably miss the begining of the season, but what [...]

Calling Athletic Trainers Or Physical Therapists?

Can you please help me with a rehabilitation program for a 21-yr old collegiate baseball player? Injury: grade II UCL sprain, does not want to undergo surgery. This plan needs to include strengthening and I want to include an interval throwing program.
PLEASE HELP ME! Any advice would work

Bunions…?

I’ve danced just about my entire life, in college and semi-professionally. I’ve also had bunions most of my life. I’m only 25 and have stopped dancing because the pain has gotten pretty bad, and it is also affecting me during my day job. I’m really afraid of having surgery but I am thinking this is [...]

I’m Having Problems With A New Position In My Company After Being Out On Medical Leave For 13 Months.?

I had a highly technical and hands on type of position with my company. 13 months ago I suffered a massive heart attck while working some 20+ hours straight (common to the position). After emergency surgery to have a heart pump installed, I had a heart transplant. Since then I’ve been doing [...]