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AC Joint Braces

To Whom It May Concerne.My name Is Slawomir Rozycki, and I am a Physical Therapist who graduated two years ago, and needs help with one case. I have a patient with a mild AC Joint sprain, but severe symptoms of significant pain at rest, which increases with movement.
He has had previous PT treatment for this injury, which included ultrasound, strengthening, and taping of the AC Joint.
These semmed to improve his symptoms, but did not abolish them.This time, the patient reaggrevated his AC Joint pain with an increased work demands (he operates construction equipment – drives loaders, and steers with his affected extremity).
I have been trying to utilize the previous treatment plan, but the AC Joint taping only works if applied before he starts his job, and is done daily. I was wondering whether there is a commercial AC Joint brace available that would substitute the taping. Also, if you have any treatment suggestions, they woul be greatly appriciated.
Thank you for your help.

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Serious bicep pain

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Hi, I have a question about tendonitis/bursitis and I hope you can help me.First off, background: I work behind a keyboard for 8 hours a day, then love to play videogames when I come home. At work, I slouch, so my biceps are used in typing because my wrists are raised as I type. Once a week, I play pretty strenuous basketball for two hours. I’ve been stupid in not stretching completely beforehand. I also don’t work out aside from the basketball. I’m of slim build, not overweight in any way shape or form.About three days ago I noticed serious pain on the inside of my left bicep. There is a slightly reddish streak running down the inside of the bicep and toward the inside of elbow joint. The streak of skin is also hot to the touch, but there is absolutely no swelling. When I move my arm in certain directions, the area of the bicep hurts pretty badly (sharp pain), as well as when I poke the muscle. Most of the day (including when I type) it doesn’t hurt at all. However, when I move the arm in certain directions, it hurts really really badly.Does this sound like tendonitis/bursitis? What should I do? Will ice help? Please get back to me as I’m seriously worried.HELP!!

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ankle

i have this burning pain in my left on the inside, sometimes I will hit or touch it and it hurt to touchwhat is it? and what can I do to treat it?

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Detailed Procedures for a Orthotic ‘s Appt. Fitting

I would really like to hear what the exact DETAILD procedures are for a Orthotic’s Fitting Appointment for your shoes.
I would also like to know if the Dr. should ever have the need to pull down the patients pants during this fitting.
Please email me with the results… Thank You…
Cristin

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achilles tedonitis

I have had chronic pain in my achilles for almost a year now. As a track and field athlete it hurts to get into spikes, and monrings after runs, I can barely walk.
What can I do? the ultra sound and ice only go so far!

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fungus

i have a bad case of toenail fungus.
i am discouraged and embarassed about going to the doctor.
Do the perscriptions or OTC work? What is the sucess rate?
has there been any studies related to diet? Thanks in advance for your time

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Scaphoid Fracture Cast?

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Hi, this past weekend I tripped and fell while out on my usual run. landed on my hand, felt like I jammed my wrist but it still bothered dme after a few days, so I went to the doctor and was told I broke my scaphoid inmy wrist. they put me in a cast that goes all the way up to my armpit, and tell me I will be stuck in a cast for 12 weeks. why is my whole arm stuck in a cast if it’s just a bone inmy wrist that I hardly noyiced was broken?

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back brace

I have read of a new brace for lower back support which uses a pulley system. Do you know where this might be available? Thank youM K Scmidt

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numb fingers and heal

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IM 62 YRS, MY 2 LEFT FINGERS ON MY LEFT HAND AND MY LEFT HEAL AND NUMB ALL THE TIME, NO OTHER NUMBNESS. WHAT DO YOU THINK?

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Sleeping to Straighten

I went to the chiropractor about a year ago and he gave me some stretches and bends to do twice a day. He told me some of my lower back pain was caused from a small curve in my spin. Its not scoliosis my spin just leans a little to the right the further up it goes, he said most people lean to one side or the other. My questions is, along with the stretches and exercises he gave me to help straighten my spin or reduce pain ,would it also help to try to sleep on my right side as much as possible?

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