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My aunty is unable to walk because of these! She is 56 years old and this is on her upper knee. Can you please tell what this is?
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It's varicose you can contact ADMIRE PHYSIOTHERAPY LASER CLINIC IN NOIDA B-109 sector 36
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Chiropractic Mobilization will help.
Avoid bending in front. Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall.
Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily.
Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily.
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This seems to be varicose veins,nothing to worry,just start wearing compression stockings if that's not available elevation is recommended for your condition.theres something called as buergers and Allen exercises that will help.. trying to send some pointers to do the exercises-
Buerger-Allen exercises.
1.Elevate feet on padded chair or board for 30seconds to 3 minutes.
2.Sit in relaxed position while each foot is flexed and extended ( dorsi and plantarflexion )then pronated and supinated for 3 minutes.The feet should become entirely pink. If the feet are blue or painful, elevate them and relax as necessary.
These are just exercises which are suggested at home
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For better opinion and Treatment kindly consult a Vascular Surgeon and a Physiotherapist in person.
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Avoid long standing positions
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It is varicose veins, consult in person with vascular physician or expert physiotherapist for treatment.
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She is having varicose veins. She can use compression stockings in the day time.
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She should consult a vascular surgeon or family physician.
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This is vericose vein,start wearing compression stockings.
Consult nearby doctors.
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Varicose veins
Consult doctor immediately
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Dr. Jacob Roshan Mathew (PT)
Physiotherapist
21 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please consult a vascular surgeon. Use a pressure stocking meanwhile. And foot exercises could help. However a surgeon opinion is good.
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Ms. Khushbu Singh (PT)
Physiotherapist
8 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
She is having Varicose vein.
Go for physiotherapy treatment -
1.Compression stocking (CS)
2.Kinesiology taping
3.normal walking is required for activation of the calf muscular pump. Follow exercise program twice a week increased the angle of dorsiflexion and plantar flexion.
4.you can watch the video on my Instagram.
Dr.khushboosiingh.
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go for physiotherapy treatment
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