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Strain in a leg
As He has health issues already, He can't walk without support. He fell down and sprained his foot. It is such a pain in his centre of the foot.can I know what should I do to my father regarding this issue
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What were his persisting health issues before he fell down?
Detail analysis would be more helpful.
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If it does not subside with the conservative treatment like ice and rest. Better to take an expert advice, immediate investigation is suggested after which treatment can be planned
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Fall prevention, environmental modification regular health check up is suggested
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First mild icing through painful areas then start with Myofascial release techniques ans and aerobic exercise
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consult with physiotherapist
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Note- any patient who is visiting medical practitioner must write His/her Diagnosis (patient mentioned)
Said patient chief complaint is not to the point (neuro centre visit mentioned)
Provisional Diagnosis is Hemiplegic left side
Physiotherapy treatment including
upper and lower limb Exercises
Seating Balance Training and support Standing.
Pnf Technique
Maintaining ROM of joint
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Hi
Some things are missing
Is he got swelling over the foot? If yes apply ice and put pillow under the ankle in an elevated position.
Please take an x-ray and let us know.
Thanks
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Ice , rest and elevation
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Apply ice pack 3 times in a day
Check whether the swelling is coming down or not, if not consult orthopaedic
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Hi you need an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment.
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Rest.
moist heat compression 10 mins per day.
Postural care.
After pain reduced strengthening and stretching exercise.
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Recommended in Sprain
REST
ICE
COMPRESSION
ELEVATION
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X-Ray can give further clarity on treatment
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He requires bed rest untill the pain reduces as it will take some time.
There night be tear of tendon or ligament which can ruled by imaging.
Rest is must and icing will help reduce the pain, after reducing of pain, exercises for ankle and foot can be started under expert supervision.
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Apply ice packs , voilini spray , and rest.
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Crepe bandaging advised, if symptoms persist x ray foot advised
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Avoid leg hanging while sitting
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Hey there! Apply ice pack and ask him to take rest till the pain subsides.
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Ask your father to take bed rest in this condition till the pain subsides because sprain requires rest to recover.
Side by side for better releif you can also give hot fomentation by heat bag to him for 10-15mins twice a day
Be careful about the temperature as he is a neuro patient. He will not be able to guide you if he will feel excess heat.
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and when the pain subsides after few days u can consult me with a video call. I will teach you strengthing exercises for his ankle
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avoid sitting on a chair or bed by hanging his leg.
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Dr. Priyanka Kumbhare (PT)
Physiotherapist
6 yrs exp
Pune
Hello sir
Did you atleast rule out the chances of fracture or any other ailments
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visit nearby physio or orthopaedician
meanwhile continue with icing
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