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Inflexible fingers and legs
My dad had an accident 5 years back and then had a surgery for dislocation of spinal cord.
Now he have recovered but his fingers are not flexible. It remains in bent position and if we try to straighten it, then only it can be moved but with difficulty.
Also he can walk now but very difficult as his legs are not moving too flexible.
Kindly suggest some excercise or treatment for the same.
Thanks in advance.
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As you have mentioned dislocation sc but which level ? We would want some more detail of your fathers case in order to prescribe exercise. If any roots were affected or not. So please visit nearest physiotherapy center in order to get better consult rather than some random exercise with out definitive prescription. Thank you
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Please consult any qualified therapist with full details.
In your case you will get proper treatment only by directly consulting therapist.
Online solution is of very less value .
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It's my advice to start active movement of Fingers , after hot fermentation 10-15 min , it will easily solve your father's problem .
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After surgery rehabilitation is needed . He needs to do exercises for back , leg.he needs proper strengthening and for his fingers too he needs exercises
It’s better to perform all these exercises under physiotherapist supervision even physiotherapist can assist him in some exercises
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You need to consult a Physiotherapist or Neurophysician in person or through video call for complete assessment and treatment.
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In this condition pt is need proper physiotheraputic guide that minimise his difficulty and slowly return to his normal life. After 5years is very long time. In this year hopefully you meet physiotherapist as per your possible. My advice to you meet a qualified physiotherapist near by you .he/she will explain and demonstrate you what kind of approaches is suitable for him right now .
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continued try to walk with help and by supervision of a person.
maintained proper ergonomic posture
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Dear Patient
Firstly we need to make proper assessment chart with functional and strength testing , this is better to visit nearest Physiotherapy centre for better result.
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Make patient more mobile
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Stretching Exercises is Needed For Fingers & Legs ..
Do These Exercises Twice Daily.
Hot Fomentation for 15 Minutes Twice Daily Before Exercises.
Better You Take Proper Exercises Program for Him According to His Condition.
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Don't Over Stress or Over Strech.
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Hi . For fingers he can do wrist, finger and grip strengthening exercises. Always place a exercise ball in hand and ask him to press the ball continously. Concentrate grip strength by holding different objects. Clay material and make different shape.
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Consult physiotherapist for further exercises
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Passive stretching exercises in a physiotherapist supervision is necessary...need to knowmuscle strength n range of movement
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Ms. Rakhi Mutha (PT)
Physiotherapist
21 yrs exp
Pune
This case needs to be properly evaluated n treated.. Try to get in touch with physiotherapist as earlier as possible which will help better in rehabilitation..
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Ms. Komal Jagtap Gaonkar (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
For fingers need finger streching and strengthening exs.regularly. also for pain try to apply ice pack three times a day 10 min-15min not more than that.
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better results use practo app for online consultation with physiotherapist doctor.
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Dr. Tarunjot Kaur (PT)
Physiotherapist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
There is need to properly assess the patient before prescribing any exercise regime.
You can give him hot formentation for 10-15 minutes on legs as well as for fingers. Make sure he feel the appropriate heat, also he shouldn't feel any burning sensation anywhere, so keep on asking him about that.
You can take virtual physiotherapy session or home physio session as this is not an appropriate time to take him to any physio clinic.
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