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I am recovering from a stroke termed "ataxic"wondering if an elliptical machine will help my balance?

I personally am suffering from an untreated back injury and peripheal neuropathy and use a cane. My balance is horrible but I try to get out behind carts at stores and walk the stores with it as m...

Pain in shoulders and hips?

Many things from a simple hot bath to standing under a shower. Some people prefer heat other cold, so you have to figure out which you prefer. Likewise you can have a back massage, buy a mattress t...

Which is best?

The cross trainer and the treadmill are both very useful pieces of equipment to help tone up your legs. That said either of them are only as good as the effort you put into them; the treadmill b...

Boozer's belly...lemme know how to have flat abs..!!?

The quick fix is this: sit on a bench with your hips at the end of the bench with your legs hanging down to the ground. Place your hands behind your back and hold the bench firmly for support. ...

Do you know anything about sleep apnea?

Well, I see two reasons to do the sleep study. 1. You may have the sleep apnea. 2. You may have other problems that may contribute to your sleepwalking. I sleepwalk. I had a sleep study 3 yea...

Do you find supermarkets bad service?

I use markets, you literally pay the wages of the trader so they are going to really appreciate your custom. (but don't annoy them, no boss=no inhibitions) ;-) If things carry on as they ar...

What is the best kinda exercise to do if you have nerve damage and chronic pain in your feet and ankles.?

I broke my back in several places the day before Easter Sunday.I was told I couldn't do any thing run, walk,dance all these things I really love to do I always play hard and also ride 4 wheele...

How long would it take to walk 2.5 miles?

about 50 mins.

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How long would it take a very active 67 yo male to recover from ORIF?

if the ORIF is in the upper limb bone heals in 4-6 weeks if the ORIF is in the lower limb bone heals in 6-12 weeks if its his femur/tibia/fibula he should not bear weight on his leg for this peri...

Why are there tennis balls on walkers?

so they don't scuff floors, i think...

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Tips for helping a new leg amputee regain independence? Please help?

Did he get hurt on the job? Many times Worker's Compensation insurance will participate in funding home modifications. Most hospitals will have a rehab program that includes support groups ...

Weight issues?

exercise is great but what you eat is very important. There are many FAD diets and it gets confusing what you should and should not eat when really it can be quite simple. I lost 3 stone 10 years...

Has anyone had my surgery?

I have had to have this surgery 2 times, once in 1999, and again last november. it was l-1, c4,5 My recovery was fairly quick, but I didn't listen to my doctor, and as soon as I was pain fre...

Omg. Help!?

It wont work if thats all you're eating! You need to eat more than that! So you gained 4 pounds,everyone gains weight oer christmas.Ive gained a whole stone in 2 months,get over it! If you wan...

What could be the cause of swelling in my moms lower legs?

my grandmother has trouble as well...her doctor has her drink a minimum of eight glasses of water a day because she is more sedentary now because of mobility problems. It is a good thing to write ...

How do others cope with the flare/exacerbations of ms? I seem to no sooner get over one than the next hits.?

Yes, it sounds like the regular inteferons are not strong enough/not good for you. I would talk it over with your neurologist. He/she seems to be doing the right thing in changing the medicines....

Pain in lower teeth after running?

No, it's not normal and I have never heard of that happening to someone while running. I think I would call your Dr or Dentist. only thing I can think of is maybe when you are running you hold...

How Can I Help This Stranger?

Are you sure we don't live in the same town?! There is a guy like that where I live too. Anyway, he may not be in pain. It may look painful, but it doen't mean it is. I think it's ...

Question about working out and headaches...?

You need to see your doctor about this. It could be exertional headaches, and if so, he can prescribe something you can take to prevent them. Taking Tylenol every day could make matters worse. Taki...

What does increasing your lung capacity do? does it make you a better runner?

The faster you go, the higher your pulse rate, the higher the pulse rate the faster the blood is flowing through your body, the faster the blood flows the more oxygen you process, the more oxygen y...

Jogging, exercise machine, or biking?

Since you are trying to lose weight, the question is really which will burn more calories per session. Whichever requires the body to do the most work is going to end up burning the most calories....

Status post-op day 13 total knee replacement?

Generally speaking, the third month seems to be the "turn around time" in terms of comfort, being able to sleep and walk further distances without feeling like your leg is going to fall o...

Do you ever wonder strange things like how many golf balls could you stuff in your mouth?Or elsewhere?

that kind of stuff is pretty much all i think about.

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I just had lower back surgery and I would like to know of any exercises that I can do so strengthen my back.?

lie in bed on your stomach with your hands way out in front of you. Then lift your right arm/left leg then left arm/right leg. Alternate this ten times. Another one is to take the same position ...

OMG !!! Not again !!! We have lice again !! Have tried everything ! What will melt the glue thats on the nits?

PLEASE READ THIS FIRST BEFORE YOU TRY ANYTHING ELSE. RECENTLY A PHYSICIAN IN THE UNITED STATES WAS PROFESSIONALLY OSTRACIZED BECAUSE HE WAS SELLING A SPECIAL REMEDY FOR HEAD LICE. THE PRODUCT WHI...

Why why why .... ok i started working out and drinking water on the 13th and on the 20th i weighed 2lbs less..

First off Weigh your self in the morning right after going to the restroom (you have no water or food weight and that is the closest to a true weight you will get) only weight yourself once a week ...

I'm having back surgery on my lower back, what will I need to help me in recovery. i.e shower chair, etc.

Definitely get a grabber so that you can reach things easier. Get a chair cushion, use chairs with arms, a commode, a walker and a cane. Place things in your house so that you do not have to bend...

Can you build alot of strength and mass by doing hundreds of push-ups?

you can build strength by any form of weight lifting..or any exercise. diet is very important. think of your body as a well tuned machine..the healthier your diet, the more energy you will have to...

I have a pain in the right side of my leg , it developed after back surgery. What can I do to stop the pain?

you need to call a specialist in your area. Get another doctor to look at you and see what can be done. Also, Sence you can't take emails, can you please email me? I am at ghosthunter881@yaho...

Do you always have pain if you have arthritis?

Ahh...you might like to hear what I have to suggest. First - no, you don't always have pain with arthritis. The person who answered yes ... I think they answered because THEY always have pai...

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