Be Marathon Ready: Your Ultimate Guide to Pre-Race Week Prep
With the much-anticipated marathon season in Singapore just around the corner, it's the perfect time to fine-tune your pre-race week prep. The final week before the race day is more than just about maintaining your training routine; it's about optimising your physical and mental condition to ensure you can perform your best on race day. Here's your ultimate guide to key considerations during your pre-race week, best running tips to follow,
Addressing Muscle Ache and Soreness After Exercise
As a physiotherapist, I often encounter individuals who believe in various myths surrounding muscle aches and soreness. These misconceptions can prevent people from understanding their bodies better and hinder their progress towards recovery and optimal physical performance. It's crucial to debunk these myths and shed light on the true nature of muscle aches and soreness. In doing so, we can empower individuals to take appropriate actions, make informed decisions, and
Basketball Sports Injuries: Treatment and Prevention Tips
Playing basketball is one of the best ways to stay healthy and fit while having fun, but it can also come with risks. Even experienced athletes who take proper precautions can still suffer from sports injuries that threaten their active life and career. That’s why understanding common basketball-related injuries, including the various treatment and prevention methods, is absolutely essential for any athlete engaged in this fast-paced game. In this blog, we
Sprained Ankle? Here’s Your Ultimate Guide to Recovery (Home Care Tips & More)
Navigating the bustling streets of Singapore can sometimes take a toll on our bodies, especially our feet. One misstep off the MRT platform, a hurried twist on the crowded sidewalks of Orchard Road, or even a friendly football match at East Coast Park can result in a common but troublesome injury - a sprained ankle. Causing considerable discomfort and a disruption to your routine, an ankle sprain shouldn't be underestimated. This
Schroth Method Exercises for Scoliosis
What is Scoliosis? Characterised by a side-ways curvature in the shape of an ‘S’ or ‘C’, scoliosis can affect people of all ages. The most common form is idiopathic scoliosis, meaning the cause is unknown. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) affects children between the ages of 10 and 18, with the onset often occurring around the time of puberty. There is a much higher prevalence in females compared to males (more than
How Plyometric Training Helps in Injury Rehabilitation
Welcome to our physiotherapy blog, where we explore different approaches to injury rehabilitation and prevention. Today, we're going to delve into the topic of plyometric training – a type of exercise that emphasises explosive and powerful movements. Plyometrics has gained popularity in recent years, particularly among athletes looking to improve their performance and recover from sports injuries. However, it can also be a valuable tool for anyone seeking to build
What Does a Sports Physiotherapist Do
Since the easing of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, Singaporeans have shown a growing interest in sports. Following this trend, sports-related musculoskeletal conditions and injuries are likely to increase in prevalence. This in turn shines the spotlight on the importance of sports physiotherapists. Professionally trained to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of sports injuries, a physiotherapist plays a vital role in helping professional athletes and casual sports enthusiasts alike recover
How Does Physiotherapy Help with Sports Injuries
If you are an athlete, the chances of you sustaining a sports injury at some point in your career are significantly higher. In fact, in 2021, 3.2 million people were treated in emergency departments for injuries involving sports and recreational equipment. While some athletes are able to immediately bounce back from their injuries and return to their previous level of performance with minimal care, others require more rehabilitation and may even be
Is Home-based Physiotherapy Necessary After Cardiopulmonary Surgery?
Cardiopulmonary surgery is a type of surgery performed on patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Cardiopulmonary to put it simply stands for heart and lungs. Some common cardiopulmonary issues that require surgery include coronary artery disease and heart valve disease which affect the heart, as well as lung cancer and emphysema which affect the lungs. Prehabilitation as well as post operative care are strongly recommended. Some of the common procedures include coronary artery bypass graft or congenital
What Is Long COVID?
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, we have been inundated with information about the virus. We know that it is a respiratory illness that can cause serious, even fatal health complications in some people. Although we are still learning about this novel virus, one thing is for sure: its effects can be long-lasting. For some, the effects of COVID-19 do not end when they leave the hospital. Many patients are reporting symptoms