Question 1

got into a car accident earlier, i hit my arm and the pain won't go away. do i need physical therapy?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: You need a diagnosis as to what is causing pain, and then a treatment plan can be created.  If this is being answered in a timely fashion, please consult a physiatrist,  orthopedist or family practitioner for an evaluation if you are still experiencing pain.

Question 2

have peroneal tendonitis but insurance doesn't cover physical therapy. is there anything i can do myself?

Accepted Answer

Some initial Rxs: Local treatment by icing region several times a day along with use of OTC NSAIDs like Aleve (naproxen) if you have no allergies or stomach issues with these medications.   Can also try a shoe insert such as a Donjoy Arch Rival which can provide for some lateral wedge support -if no improvement see an orthopedist, physiatrist or podiatrist.

Question 3

i've had shoulder instability for a little over a year and physical therapy hasn't helped. should i get surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You should see an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in shoulders and be evaluated.

Question 4

can you help cervical  stenosis i have had  4 physical  therapy treatments which left me with pain i didn, t have before?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Cervical stenosis refers to narrowing of the central spinal canal or neural foramina where the nerves exit and is usually due to a combination of degenerative discs, arthritic changes and sometimes a congenitally small canal. In milder cases, therapy, medication, traction and sometimes injections can be helpful. In more severe stenosis surgical decompression may be needed. Eval is needed to decide.

Question 5

dealing with cervical dystonia for about 4 years now. physical therapy at first then boron injections. didn't work.  could medical mj help ?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Sounds like you have given a good try at a very mysterious problem.  Many sufferers of this seem to find relief from neurologists or neurosurgeons using Botox or surgery

Question 6

i had osteomyelitis as a child what are my chances of it being dormant? (ie: i am experiencing pains in the same site, was told it was x y z, physical therapy hasnt helped?

Accepted Answer

: There could be arthritis where the inflammation from the osteomyelitis was located. You might want to have it checked out by your orthopedic surgeon

Question 7

why is my surgeon telling me i don't need physical therapy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: 1) Some conditions do not seem to respond well to PT.

2) There may not be decent PT resources available.

3) The goal of PT is to teach you how to do exercises at home/in the community on your own and perhaps additional PT is not needed by you.

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Question 8

what is treatment for ilotibial band burning and pain after physical therapy didn't help?

Accepted Answer

Difficult: This is a tough one.  Itb symptoms can be very difficult to treat and often times persistent pt and time are the best answer.  Topical nsaids such as voltaren gel or Flector Patch (diclofenac) may help.  Consider massage therapy.  Tens units (electrical stimulation) sometimes help.  Lastly, local steroid injections are an option as well.

Question 9

how long does it take for physical therapy to help with a rotator cuff problem (i was told it was not torn and don't need a surgery yet)?

Accepted Answer

Couple of month: It is possible that you would get lucky and see results faster, but on average in takes 1-2 month

Question 10

had left side and right side treatment for bilateral possioning vertigo. dr said if this don't work then physical therapy. what do i expect?

Accepted Answer

Check this out!: http://vestibular.org/understanding-vestibular-disorder/treatment/treatment-detail-page.

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Got into a car accident earlier, i hit my arm and the pain won't go away. do i need physical therapy?

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Have peroneal tendonitis but insurance doesn't cover physical therapy. is there anything i can do myself?

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I've had shoulder instability for a little over a year and physical therapy hasn't helped. should i get surgery?

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Can you help cervical stenosis i have had 4 physical therapy treatments which left me with pain i didn, t have before?

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Dealing with cervical dystonia for about 4 years now. physical therapy at first then boron injections. didn't work. could medical mj help ?

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I had osteomyelitis as a child what are my chances of it being dormant? (ie: i am experiencing pains in the same site, was told it was x y z, physical therapy hasnt helped?

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Why is my surgeon telling me i don't need physical therapy?

A member asked:

What is treatment for ilotibial band burning and pain after physical therapy didn't help?

A member asked:

How long does it take for physical therapy to help with a rotator cuff problem (i was told it was not torn and don't need a surgery yet)?

A member asked:

Had left side and right side treatment for bilateral possioning vertigo. dr said if this don't work then physical therapy. what do i expect?

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