MC: Lateral Hip, Knee, and Calf Pain: Patient Waiting for PT Eval (1-29-19)

  • 2-18-19 Sequence
    • Cross leg seated
      • Can be done throughout the day lightly…5 sec hold repeat 5x
    • Kneeling at chair stretch for the lower back, can also be done in standing both shown below
      • Can be done 2-3x/day
      • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFMH5HM4MEA
    • Squat at door/sink
      • 8-15 reps
  • Hello Marilyn
    • I spoke with Dr. Ramirez DelToro in regards to your symptoms and I reviewed his evaluation findings. The movements below are going to help me to identify the source of your problem as well as which treatment methods will be most beneficial in reducing your symptoms.
    • First I want to begin with some movements that impact your right hip. It is ok to feel pulling and/or slight discomfort only if….it is not getting worse….and it does not feel worse afterwards.
    • Any movement that I give you…do it lightly the first time around
    • Do the movements below
      • Movement #1: Hip extension
        • Bridge Position: pay attention to the details of this movement
        • You should feel pulling in your thighs and no pain in your back
        • Try this for 2-3 days…if it is going well, then keep doing this and try to add movement #2 below
        • 8-20 reps with 5 sec hold at the top
      • Movement #2: Quad stretch/hip ext stretch: 2 options choose 1
        • I am giving you 2 options to try, you pick the one that works best
        • If this is going well, try movement 1 and 2 for 2-3 days before adding movement #3
        • Option #1: Lying down edge of the couch
          • Can move in and out or hold 5 sec if not painful
          • 8-15 reps…does it feel tighter on the painful side?
        • Option #2: Seated Quad Stretch
          • Same as above
      • Movement #3: Hip Rotation
        • Try for 8-15 reps each side
        • Let me know if it feels different on the right compared to the left
        • Try this movement 2-3x/day for 2 days…..let me know how it feels
        • Look at the whole video and let me know if you are able to do the movement at the end