PHYSIOTHERAPY

[Bob Needham]

Good Day All

I heard something the other day that I question.

The patient, a senior suffering from muscle soreness and stiffness in the anterior thighs sought out a Physiotherapist to loosen and strengthen the connective tissue about the hips. During the appointment the therapist twisted in a semi rotation manner the femur about and although the patient did not feel or hear any grinding, the therapist told the patient that he heard and felt the leg bone grinding on hip joint, indicating cartilage was non existent and that he would not provide the physio to strengthen the connective tissue as it was the worst case of Rheumatoid Arthritis he had ever seen. The patient uses canes to get about, but can have at times with movement have very modest sore muscle pain in the anterior thigh and at times the gluteal muscles similar to that felt after overexerting a muscle. They live in a two storey house and with effort, primrily due to the stiffness, climbs the stairs on a daily basis.

IS SOMETHING is wrong here. The patient did mention that they were receiving herbal and homeopathic treatment - was that a mistake ?

Has anyone experienced a similar happening with Physiotherapy?

Thk bob

[Dr. Joe Rozencwajg, NMD]

First thing to do is to have a look at the X Ray of the hip to see the state of destruction, or not, of the joint...and go from there.

Joe.
Dr. J. Rozencwajg, NMD
"The greatest enemy of any science is a closed mind"

www.naturamedica.co.nz

[Bob Needham]

TKS Joe

I will agree with you on x-rays. However, there is another element that complicates things in this particular clinic. I have heard that some practitioners appear to have used unethical practices. In one case a patient was given 2 non prescription drugs to address a Menier's condition they had. These drugs strongest side effects were 1. dizziness which amongst other things can relate to poor blood circulation as well as 2. increased blood pressure, which strongly supported what the physician was telling them they were really suffering from. There gas been other similar stories like this circulating around.

As such, it puts the whole health care relationship services at this clinic in question. Thus, It has been with trepidation that we have not proceed to the X-rays, I do sense given their increased out toeing of the feet from their past walking stance and the inability to lift one leg high enough has them going up stairs 1 legged that there has been a physical change in the legs possibly involving the hip joint that could involve Rheumatoid Arthritis.

The Physio Therapist told the patient it was the worst case of RA he had seen in 20 years and he wasn't going to treat them as he was a soft tissue man not a bone man. I agree, but why not treat the soft tissue? He then concluded suggesting x-rays.

However, MANY thanks to YOU and your efforts in putting together the Gemmotherapy Books which have provided me with the tools needed to reduce the pain to a mild soreness similar to that of an over worked a muscle, with intensities out of 10, of 0 @ rest to 3 - 6 when moving about,. They now have no more sharp groin pain on the active leg side, which I understand can be symptomatic of RA and are not waken by pain during the night anymore.

So here I am stuck in the middle, as whether to agree to proceed with X-rays or just continue my current treatments as indicated.

bob

[Dr. Joe Rozencwajg, NMD]

I strongly suggest to proceed with the X Rays as there can be both bone and soft tissues involved and this will allow you to complete the treatment by dealing with each level of pathology.

Gemmos are indeed magnificent remedies....

Joe.
Dr. J. Rozencwajg, NMD
"The greatest enemy of any science is a closed mind"

www.naturamedica.co.nz

[Bob Needham]

Tks Joe

Hopefully we can trust the allo's ethics and interpretation of the X-rays.

Are X-ray units restricted in the amount of millirems or is there a sliding scale adjustment to cover a normal skeletal scan to the larger chemotherapy doses?

Bob

[Dr. Joe Rozencwajg, NMD]

No idea about your question.

You could also ask to see the X Rays and copy them on your computer then send them to me...not the best quality for interpretation but it does not hurt to have a second half opinion.
Dr. J. Rozencwajg, NMD
"The greatest enemy of any science is a closed mind"

www.naturamedica.co.nz

[Bob Needham]

Thanks EVER so MUCH - I'll be in touch
Their Doctor advised that due to their age they should install a bar in the shower ; >)
Bob