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Rizkalla Youssef
Physical Therapist
Rizkalla Youssef is a physical therapist practicing in Valley Stream, NY. Rizkalla Youssef specializes in physical treatment to help a patient reduce pain, restore mobility, rehabilitate an injury, or increase movement and overall function. As a physical therapist, Rizkalla Youssef can treat multiple conditions with exercises, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, joint mobilization, heat, ice, massage, laser or light therapy and more. Rizkalla Youssef will create a treatment plan based on the patients specific injury or condition, and might target a specific body part or body system based on the individual.
Rizkalla Youssef
- Valley Stream, NY
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After back surgery, how soon can I resume physical therapy sessions?
What kind of back surgery you have? Is it fusion? Or something else? It really depends on what surgery you have. You should ask your surgeon when you can start physical therapy. READ MORE
What kind of back surgery you have? Is it fusion? Or something else? It really depends on what surgery you have. You should ask your surgeon when you can start physical therapy.
Is physical therapy suggested after a knee dislocation?
Yes, static and isometric exercises for knee extensor (quadriceps) are very important to maintain muscles strength and avoid deterioration and muscle waste. Also exercises for READ MORE
Yes, static and isometric exercises for knee extensor (quadriceps) are very important to maintain muscles strength and avoid deterioration and muscle waste. Also exercises for hip and ankle joint after cast is removed. He will need a lot of physical therapy.
Is it safe to undergo physical therapy during pregnancy?
It's better not to have any physical therapy in the 1st trimester during pregnancy. You can use only gentle moist heat and some gentle message. Starting with 2nd trimester, you READ MORE
It's better not to have any physical therapy in the 1st trimester during pregnancy. You can use only gentle moist heat and some gentle message. Starting with 2nd trimester, you can start swimming, it's the best exercise for pregnant women.
How critical is physical therapy for athletes?
If you don't have complaints (pain, weakness, limping, sprain, or any other issues), you can stick with warm up and stretching as you mentioned.
Are there any specific workouts that could prevent constipation?
Abdominal exercises and gentle moist heat for lower abdominal. Drink a lot of fluids.
Is physical therapy okay if I am overweight?
Sure ,physical therapy will help you to lose weight and build muscles .
Do I need physical therapy after a leg fracture?
Most cases after having cast need physical therapy .
Can I undergo physical therapy to recover from my hand sprain?
Sure ,physical therapy will definitely help .
Why has my knee become so stiff?
There are so many causes. It could be inflammation, gout, arthritis, post trauma, or OA. You really need a diagnosis, please see an orthopedic doctor.
Is physical therapy helpful in treating tennis elbow?
Sure, using ultrasound and electrical stimulation with heat and sometimes using ice will help as well depending on if it's acute or chronic. Also, some gentle stretching.
What could be the cause for pain in my middle back?
Pain in this area could be muscular or cardiac, or stomach related as acid reflex. I need to know your age, sex, what kind of pain, how long it usually lasts, if it happened during READ MORE
Pain in this area could be muscular or cardiac, or stomach related as acid reflex. I need to know your age, sex, what kind of pain, how long it usually lasts, if it happened during rest or during activity, what kind of job you do. You really need a diagnosis, please see your PCP as soon as you can.
What is the best treatment for my finger pain?
Is it only one finger? If so, you need to see hand specialist.
Can physical therapy help in lung rehabilitation?
Sure, physical therapy is very important for Copd cases, deep breathing exercises, positioning during sitting and lying.
My husband has pain in between his hip and thighs. The doctor says its an inflammation. What should we do?
I think swimming will be the best exercise for your husband, using some heat also helps. And gentle stretching.
Is physical therapy advisable after a hand fracture?
Sure, physical therapy is important to improve the hand function and restore the fine movement, especially if it's the dominant hand. However, the orthopedic doctor will let you READ MORE
Sure, physical therapy is important to improve the hand function and restore the fine movement, especially if it's the dominant hand. However, the orthopedic doctor will let you know when it's the correct time to start, depending on the healing of the bone and X-ray reading.
Should I see a physical therapist for my knee pain?
That could be a couple of different things. You need to see an orthopedic doctor for diagnosis first. In the meantime, you can use some ice 10-15 minutes every couple of hours, READ MORE
That could be a couple of different things. You need to see an orthopedic doctor for diagnosis first. In the meantime, you can use some ice 10-15 minutes every couple of hours, and rest.
Can physical therapy help my heel spurs?
Yes, using ultrasound will help. Also, deep massage and using the correct shoes.
Is slipped disc a lifetime condition?
It depends on your symptoms. Usually in acute cases, it might cause a lot of discomfort, but with using anti-inflammatory and physical therapy, it will get a lot better, but you READ MORE
It depends on your symptoms. Usually in acute cases, it might cause a lot of discomfort, but with using anti-inflammatory and physical therapy, it will get a lot better, but you have to be careful about lifting, bending, and twisting for at least the time being.
Why is my lower back swollen?
It could be a cyst, or an inflammation. I think you need a second opinion to see what is that. Also, you should monitor this swelling if it gets any bigger or any change in the READ MORE
It could be a cyst, or an inflammation. I think you need a second opinion to see what is that. Also, you should monitor this swelling if it gets any bigger or any change in the skin color around. That could be more serious.
What could be the cause of a painless swelling in baby’s tibia bone?
This swelling could be a cyst or collection of fat tissues,however you still need to see his pediatrician for farther opinion.
