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Physiotherapist - Answered on Oct 01, 2024

Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan is a senior consultant physiotherapist with over 12 years of experience specialising in orthopaedic and paediatric physiotherapy.
He has served as a technical consultant for the World Health Organisation, the United Nations, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences and several national and international NGOs.
Besides physiotherapy, he is keenly interested in disability management, early intervention, geriatric care and assisting children with disabilities.
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Question by Dileep on Sep 26, 2024Hindi

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I am 59 years old having 84kgs weight my height is 5 ' and 10" during walking I feel pain in my ankles maximum in left ankle I got the X rays which shows the gap in left ankle .Some doctors said reduce your weight some said fo for walks actually when I cannot walk so it is difficult for me to go for walks please advise me what to do while wearing knee caps it gives me a lot of relief and I am able to walk freely.

Ans: Dear Mr. Dileep. Thank you for your query. As a physiotherapist, I recommend consulting a physiotherapist first for a personalized treatment plan. Physiotherapist can help you focus on weight management to reduce stress on your ankles and engage in non-weight-bearing exercises like swimming or cycling to stay active without increasing pain. Ankle strengthening and mobility exercises, such as ankle circles and heel raises, can help improve joint stability. Continue using knee caps during walks for relief and wear supportive, cushioned footwear. Ice therapy and elevating your ankle will assist with pain and swelling management. Wishing you a happy recovery!

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I am 68 years old with diabetes and hypertension and on insulin.height 5.7 ft and weight74 kgs.what exercise or walking is benefical for me. I do not have a y knee problem

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Greetings for the day, This is Bharathi,45, from Hyderabad Shall I go for a moderate walk of 30 mins as I underwent ACL (right knee, second time) 3 years ago, since then I am doing walking but very much irregular. I am inactive since few months too. My body weight is 80kg. Thanks

Ans: The goal of ACL surgery, as well as other reconstructive surgeries, is to enable a return to your daily activities, including walking, jogging, brisk walking It's essential to engage in consistent aerobic exercises and knee-strengthening routines to support this process. Please do visit Physiotherapist who will evaluate you and suggest exercise plan. Regarding weight please do take opinion from Dietician regarding diet plan where you reduce carbohydrate intake and increase protein intake.

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Hi I Am 38 years old with weight around 123 kgs. Have been living a sedentary lifestyle till now! I started walking 5000 steps 50 days back and have gradually progressed to walking around 11-12000 steps on daily basis. I am feeling good and a little light but that might just be psychological.. Have lost around 9 kgs. What more can i do to increase the effect of walking and how do i manage my calf pain?

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I’m 63 years old male weighing 90 kg with height of 5’9”.My right knee has developed slight deformity since last year making it difficult to walk straight.Please advise

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