Reduced range of motions occurs in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, cerebral palsy, ankylosing spondylitis, torticollis, etc. It also occurs temporarily due to muscle spasms, pain, fractures, and dislocations. There are active, active assistive, and passive range of motion exercises to improve joint flexibility. These can increase the range of motion and ease movements.
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My PCL tear pain is not reducing. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I fell over seven weeks ago at a running competition (at the end of a race), and had subsequent knee pain, swelling and difficulty walking. I then proceeded to have an X-ray which ruled out any fractures and then an MRI which showed a partial PCL tear. I have been having physiotherapy ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pain indicates that you might give some more time for it to heal properly. Do not be in a hurry to start up your exercises. Partial PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) tear recovers well with exercises. So, you do not worry. Keep working towards pain reduction fir... Read Full »
There is no movement in toe after foot injury while playing. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Injured foot in football four days back, badly bruised, very little pain but now have no movement in the fourth toe. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about the injury. The first thing you should do now is to take an X-ray for a safety case. Ignoring cannot be beneficial. Usually, the fracture is uncommon but still have to take an X-ray to rule out any fracture possibility. Also, for now, do icing and... Read Full »