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what is physical therapy like after lumbar laminectomy surgery?

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Life long: Gradually progressive flexibility & strenghening with low impact general conditioning. Continues throughout life to protect the back from further injury.

Question 2

what?physical therapy is required after lumbar laminectomy surgery?

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Maybe, maybe not: If physical therapy is required after your surgery, slow stretching and strengthening exercises will be employed.
Nothing too strenuous will be used.
Those exercises to help you with activities of daily living and restoration of function is important.

Question 3

physical therapy exercises after bunion surgery?

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Yes: They are good...Range of motion for motion, and then modalities to decrease any swelling.

Question 4

what are good physical therapy exercises after a shoulder dislocation?

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Before beginning ...: Before beginning rehab for a shoulder dislocation, you should be evaluated (minimum of exam and x-rays by a qualified physician) to rule out injuries, such as a fracture, that require early surgical intervention. If cleared, a rehab program, including scapulothoracic stabilization and balanced rotator cuff strengthening, under the guidance of a pt or atc may be safely instituted and progressed.

Question 5

could anybody suggest any good physical therapy exercises after a shoulder dislocation?

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You need therapist: Several exercises can help with this.  They need to be directly taught to you.  I suggest you see a physcal therapist.

Question 6

physical therapy exercises for rectus femoris -?

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Anterior hip pain: The rectus femoris is a muscle that overloes the front of the hip joint. It functions to help straigten the knee and flex the hip( lift the leg while sitting or lyong) if it is strained time, rest and anti-inflamitories help. Other causes of pain in the anterior hip are arthritis, a labral tear, a hernia, or other hip joint problems. If the problem lasts more than 6 weeks you should get an xray.

Question 7

what are physical therapy exercises for a finger?

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Movement: It depends a lot what exactly was the injury to the finger.  In general if the skin is intact, and there is no infection or stiches present. Washing dishes in warm water is a really good home therapy. The warm water helps to loose the joints, soften the skin, and provides a gentle task that you can easily control by using your hands.

Question 8

what are good physical therapy exercises for fingers?

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Stress ball: Squeeze a stress ball or tennis ball for 5 minutes per day. Opening and closing your hands and fingers widely will help to stretch.  There's also a grip strengthening device you can buy at most sporting goods stores.

Question 9

what kind of exercise or physical therapy is for diabetics?

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Exercise: A combination of a cardiovascular and resistance program would be used. The exact exercised would be based on age, obesity, type of impairment, cost, and specific likes and dislikes of the person.

Question 10

what shoulder physical therapy exercise works on a rotator cuff?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Prior to starting an exercise program for a rotator cuff, proper diagnosis from an md is necessary, as well as a physical thearpy evaluation to determine muscle imbalances, compensations and tissue integrity.

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