Orthopedic Physical Therapy Questions

Diabetes and knee replacement: diabetes can increase the risk of complications during surgery, including knee replacement surgery. However, many people with well-controlled diabetes can undergo knee replacement surgery safely. It's essential for your mother to discuss her diabetes management with her healthcare provider and the orthopedic surgeon who will perform the knee replacement. They will assess her overall health and determine if she is a suitable candidate for surgery. Close monitoring o...more

Resisted terminal knee extension: make a loop with a piece of elastic tubing by tying a knot in both ends. Close the knot in a door at knee height. Step into the loop with your injured leg so the tubing is around the back of your knee. Lift the other foot off the ground and hold onto a chair for balance, if needed. Bend the knee with tubing about 45 degrees. Slowly straighten your leg, keeping your thigh muscle tight as you do this. Repeat 15 times. Do 2 sets of 15. If you need an easier way to ...more

I need details of the case.in the meanwhile follow this 1. Take your breakfast every day. Don't skip it. U should eat whatever your mother or grandparent eat in bfast. I mean to say whatever is your traditional food. If punjabi eat paratha, if belongs to south then take idli/ dosa etc.
2. Don't overeat3. Don't take tea empty stomach. Eat something like a banana (if you are not diabetic) or any seasonal fruit or soaked almonds and a glass of plain water first thing in the morning (preferably ...more

The typical symptoms of a posterior cruciate ligament injury are:
•pain with swelling that occurs steadily and quickly after the injury.
•swelling that makes the knee stiff and may cause a limp.
•difficulty walking.
•the knee feels unstable, like it may "give out"
the posterior cruciate ligament (pcl) is the strongest ligament in the knee. It extends from the top-rear surface of the tibia (bone between the knee and ankle) to the bottom-front surface of the femur (bone that ex...more

Its common to get sound in the knee joint, check for calcium levels, if its found deficient, need to take calcium.
Go fir an xray to check if there is any other issues related to knee joint if you have pain.
Visit nearby physiotherapy clinic and take ift+us treatment for 10 days and do knee strengthening exercises.

Knee stretching and strengthening exercises, wearing knee cap for a month will be beneficial.
Take her to nearby physiotherapy clinic and with ultrasound and ift therapy for a week it will be relieved.
Calcium rich diet to be taken and for a week or 2 weeks avoiding sitting on floor and folding legs should be avoided.

Ice therapy would definitely help to reduce the inflammation. We also advise you to use knee cap which would help to prevent the knee from damaging further and also to maintain the quadriceps muscle tone. Stiffness have developed due to weakness of the ligaments &inflammed cartilage. Specific knee exercises will also help ie. Keeping ball underneath the knee and keep pressing it. That's the simple exercise which will help you to strengthen the knee.
• ultrasound- which heals the damaged tiss...more

Dear gaurav it's nice of you and all such young lads like you joining the forces bt what you need to understand is these forces have set medical std which cannot be changed bt there are certain exercises which you can try bt if a sure shot case of surgery is needed you cannot avoid that hope your doubt is being cleared don't lose hope everybody has one or the other special talent which one can hone if one is not working try other things n have a great future ahead !

Regards lybrate-user. With the provided information, it appears the disorder is affecting multiple systems - joints, urinary system, gastrointestinal (relating to weight loss). He may benefit from a consult with a rheumatologist. Rheumatological disorders are different from other disorders as they involve autoimmune issues (that is our own body's defense system, affects our own tissues). They tend to affect multiple systems at same time, and often tend to be misdiagnosed / mismanaged.

Sir, it seems that you have vaat (air) imbalance in your body. With the help of ayurvedic herbs/medication vaat can be pacified. You should avoid the food items that may result in gas formation. Avoid junk food or alcohol, if any.