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Hans Rice

Physical Therapist

Hans Rice is a physical therapist practicing in Austell, Ga. Hans Rice 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, Hans Rice can treat multiple conditions with exercises, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, joint mobilization, heat, ice, massage, laser or light therapy and more. Hans Rice 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.
6 years Experience
Hans Rice
  • Austell, Ga
  • Samford University
  • Accepting new patients

Can scoliosis and neck stiffness cause physical disability?

If you do not get on a proper stretching regiment it can become debilitating but it does not have to. I would definitely get examined to determine what muscles are tight and what READ MORE
If you do not get on a proper stretching regiment it can become debilitating but it does not have to. I would definitely get examined to determine what muscles are tight and what muscles are weak.

I am a woman suffering from Jones fracture. What is the course of treatment for this?

Simply allow the bone to heal. Invest in a walking boot for a minimum of 2 weeks. Up to 4 weeks.

What is scoliosis?

I recommend you go to a physical therapist to see which side of your body is tight based on you curve. They will give you appropriate stretches to alleviate your pain.

I had a fall and my hip ball socket came off. Will I be able to walk normally ever?

Yes you will be able to walk normal again with proper care.

I wake up with sore feet every morning. How can I treat it?

Physical therapy can help you. Is the pain under the bottom of your foot?

What are the symptoms of osteoporosis?

Bone scans are truly the only thing that can reveal osteoporosis.

Can physiotherapy help my husband recover from a one-sided paralysis?

Yes physiotherapy can improve his function tremendously. He may not return to previous levels but it will improve his functionality and independence.

Bicep tendon?

Based on the fact you have good ROM and fair strength it is not a complete tear, however take it easy and allow proper healing. If you are still in moderate-severe pain after 4 READ MORE
Based on the fact you have good ROM and fair strength it is not a complete tear, however take it easy and allow proper healing. If you are still in moderate-severe pain after 4 weeks from initial injury a MD appointment would be warranted.

Should I go to ER, urgent care or wait?

If you are still in pain definitely get an X-ray.

What rehabilitation is needed after a stroke?

Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy may all be viable.

Should you massage inflamed muscles?

Yes, but be careful not to be too aggressive.