Question 1

i seemed to have strained my deltoid muscle in my right arm.  how long does it take to heal and would physical therapy help?

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Usually weeks: Depending on how bad the injury, it can take weeks, or even longer. Especially as we get older, our risk for muscle injuries and the time it takes to recover both increase. Physical therapy is definitely helpful, as is resting and avoiding activities that make it hurt more. Good luck.

Question 2

what are some physical therapy exercises for a torn meniscus?

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Repair: Torn meniscus cartilages should be saved if at all possible.  While exercising with a bike and a pool are usually safe, repair is preferred.

Question 3

what are some physical therapy exercises for back and abdominal strength?

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Yes: Core exercises are among some of the best for strengthening the back and abdomen.  I would recommend going to a physical therapist to learn some of the more common ones.  You may also want to go to your favorite search engine and type in "core exercises" to see an example of these.

Question 4

what are some physical therapy exercises for a left thumb phalanx injury?

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Depends: Depends on the diagnosis, exam, x-rays and degree of injury.  Perhaps none, immediately.  Get evaluatied and work with your physician on the need and type of therapy and then with a good physical therapist.

Question 5

what are some physical therapy exercises i can do for my sprained hand?

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Hand exercises: Some basic hand exercises include squeezing an old tennis ball or racquet ball; and opening the hand with a rubber band (or similar item) around the tips of the fingers (opposite motion of squeezing.) another way to perform these exercises is to put your hands inside a sandbox, then opening and closing the hands and fingers inside the sand. See your doctor or hand therapist for specific exercises.

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 physical therapy exercises for a fractured fibula?

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Motion and strength: A fibula fracture usually requires. Bit of immobilization which can cause stiffness nd muscle trophy. Physical therapy will help maximize functional recovery by first negating stiffness and obtaining full motion. Next, atrophy from disuse is reversed with a strengthening program. Finally, balance, endurance nd gait retraining are employed return your extremity as close o normal as possible.

Question 9

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 10

what are physical therapy exercises for game keeper's thumb?

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Not much: Unfortunately there is not a lot of therapy for a gamekeeper or skiers thumb. If it is not severe then a period of splinting for 3 to 6 weeks can be used followed by motion exercises. If it is severe, and an orthopedist must determine that, then surgery s treatment of choice.

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