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Breast Cancer and Post-Surgery Rehabilitation Through Physiotherapy
According to the World Health Organisation, approximately 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020. By the end of the year, it surpassed lung and prostate cancer to become the world’s most prevalent cancer. As with any other
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Antenatal Care: Physiotherapy To Ensure A Smooth Pregnancy
Described as a time of rapture and fulfilment, pregnancy is a life event that naturally brings out the pure, unadulterated joy in many couples looking to grow their family. To make way for a new life within, the body undergoes
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Introducing Home Care: Physiotherapy for The Elderly
Growing old is a natural part of life and the aging process is inevitable. Our body functions change as we age. No matter how big or small these changes might be, it is undeniable that one’s physical health will decline
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Post-Surgical Women’s Health Physiotherapy: Working Towards Recovery
Any surgery, planned or otherwise, can place the body under a lot of stress. To combat the effects of anaesthesia and surgery, the body prompts a surgery-induced stress response and works hard to repair the injured site. Often, this translates
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WFH-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries: How Physiotherapy Can Help
COVID-19 has turned the entire world on its head, effectively changing the way most things are run. Where once remote working was unrelatable to many of us, this pandemic has forced us to convert our homes into make-shift workspaces in
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Discover Ways to Return to Exercise Postpartum Via Physiotherapy
Your body undergoes a major transformation to prepare for the arrival of your baby. It works hard to keep your baby safe and healthy. Upon the arrival of your precious one, your body will start to change again to facilitate
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Give Your Wellbeing A Boost With Rapid Physiocare | Physiotherapy Clinic
Most people think that only athletes need to see a physiotherapist regularly, but the truth is, everyone can stand to benefit from a physiotherapy session or two. Physiotherapy is a form of treatment that helps restore, maintain and maximise function,
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3 Common Sports Injuries That Can Be Treated with Physiotherapy
Participating in sports is an integral part of healthy living - it’s excellent for your cardiovascular system, amazing for your muscular system, beneficial for your cognitive health, and so much more. With all of its great benefits, the last thing
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Treat Your Plantar Fasciitis and Be Back on Your Feet Again
Getting out of bed in the morning marks the beginning of a new day, but it may be an excruciating start for people with plantar fasciitis. If you ever experience sharp, stabbing pain at the heel that is impossible to
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Diastasis Recti: Postpartum Complication That Nobody Talks About
When you’re pregnant, the body undergoes multiple changes to accommodate the growth of your precious little one. The most obvious being the expansion of your abdomen muscles as the uterus expands. Because of this, many women will notice an indentation
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Rehabilitation for Hamstring muscle strain/tear; Is it safe to return to sport?
Hamstring muscle injuries are one of the most common sports injuries. These injuries often have long recovery times and can recur. You probably heard about these muscles all the time, but you may not fully understand where they are or
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Hip (Trochanteric) Bursitis – Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Exercises to Relieve Hip Pain
Feeling the side of your hips hurt after a long walk? Having hip pain while sleeping on your side? Or have you been diagnosed with hip (trochanteric) bursitis? Read on to find out more about hip (trochanteric) bursitis symptoms, diagnosis, treatment,
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4 Reasons for why Physiotherapy is better than pain pills?
Are you suffering from acute or chronic pain that is affecting your quality of life? Are you anxious when you run out of painkillers and have no other way to manage your pain? Well, if this is so, you may
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Pilates vs Clinical Pilates
Have you been to a Pilates class? Felt neglected due to the lack of supervision? Are your aches and pains not getting better even after practicing Pilates? Not all Pilates classes are built the same. In fact, some have different principles
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Spinal Compression Fracture Treatment – Is surgery needed?
Spinal Compression Fractures are common and the incidence increases with age. They can happen with a fall, or age and gender related conditions such as osteoporosis. Often under-diagnosed and under-treated, Spinal Compression Fracture can benefit from conservative Physiotherapy treatment. Read on to find out
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A Mother’s Perspective of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Mother’s Wrist Pain During and After Pregnancy Are you experiencing wrist pain or numbness that radiates to your palm? Losing your grip strength and dexterity due to pain? It could be a case of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome(CTS). So
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Introducing Shockwave therapy in Rapid Physiocare
Shockwave Therapy for Pain Relief: How does it work? Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that involves a series of low energy acoustic wave pulsations that are directly applied to an injured area with subacute to chronic conditions. It helps promote
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How to Fix Sore Knees with Exercise!
Often, there will be some pain and swelling following a knee injury, or when you have conditions such as Osteoarthritis, Iliotibial Band Syndrome or Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. Pain and swelling are not to be taken lightly as it may lead to
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3 simple exercises to “activate” your shoulder!
Are you involved with sports or activities that places a strain on your shoulders? That slight niggle or ache may be a first sign of a symptomatic shoulder. Read on to find out what the shoulder complex encompasses, the potential sources of
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To Stretch or Not to Stretch?
There is a clear distinction between a tight and a loose sensation felt when performing a stretch. But what if you felt worse after stretching a “tight muscle”? Do you really need to stretch then? This week we delve more into
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What is pubic symphysis dysfunction – pregnancy
Pain on your lower pelvis? You may have a Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction Have you ever experienced pain in your lower pelvic area? Studies show that pelvic joint pain affects 16 to 25% of pregnancies, with onset anywhere from the first to
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Rapid Physiocare has arrived in the East @ Paya Lebar
Do you live in the Eastern part of Singapore? Are you experiencing neck or back pain? Have you just had surgery for your shoulder or knee? If these sound like what you’re going through, you’re in for a surprise. That’s
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Debunking Myths of Lower Back Pain
Approximately 80% of adults have experienced low back pain/ dysfunction at certain points of their lives, and among those individuals, there are likely about 80% of them that will experience recurring back pain. We have seen many patients come in
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Flat feet: What can we do to prevent issues down the road?
Flat feet or pes planus is a condition whereby the arches of the feet are collapsed. Do you have flat feet? If so, read on to find out more about how having flat feet may affect your body and how
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Working from home is taking its toll on our bodies: How to deal with backaches and sprains
There’s been an increase in WFH injuries since the “circuit breaker” period. Health experts weigh in on how the right chairs and laptop positions can minimize strain in the neck, shoulders, back, and wrists.
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Is your bum sore from sitting all day? What to do when cushions don’t work
Working from home is the new normal. Don’t forget to take care of your glutes – especially if you’re the skinny type. Here are some tips.
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Incontinence; What does it mean and how can Physiotherapy help?
Incontinence; What does it mean and how can Physiotherapy help? Do you leak or wet yourself after you cough or sneeze? Does it happen when you are lifting something heavy too? Do you have to rush to the toilet to prevent
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Weight Management: Fighting the odds to begin Exercising
Weight Management: Fighting the odds to begin exercising Finding it hard to start exercising? Feeling the resistance to exercise? Perhaps there is more to be explored before you can feel comfortable to participate in physical activity. This week we will look at
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Sleep deprivation is inevitable, but how does it affect our body and healing?
We all know that sleep is absolutely crucial for recovery. It is the one time during the day when our body finally gets some rest and this is the time that our system slows down and goes into a repair