4 Common Golf Injuries: Golfer’s Elbow, Knee Pain, and More
The interest in golf is rapidly surging within Singapore's sporting landscape. As borders open up, the country is seeing an influx of golf aficionados from the region, complementing the rise of major tournaments and the rejuvenation of events at local country clubs. Golf, typically seen as a gentle and low-impact pastime, is not without its potential for injuries, presenting its unique set of physical hazards. This is because each swing
Bouldering Better: A Guide To Managing Wrist Pain
Bouldering, an exhilarating sport of rock climbing without ropes, has witnessed a remarkable surge in popularity, attracting adventure-seekers and fitness enthusiasts from all walks of life. Unlike climbing, which involves a broader range of techniques on taller rock faces with safety equipment, bouldering centres on low-level walls. While the sport provides a thrilling and engaging full-body workout, among all other injuries from any part of the body, wrist pain can
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
I’m Exercising but I’m not Losing Weight. Why?!
If you're exercising regularly but you are just not seeing the results you want in terms of weight loss, it can be frustrating. There are a few possible reasons why this might be happening. One possibility is that you're not burning enough calories as you think you are. It's important to remember that obesity is a complex condition, and simply exercising more isn't always going to lead to weight loss. In
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 benefit from reading this article and have a shift in perspective. It is undeniable that pain is the most common reason why people seek medical treatment. This is because chronic pain
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 weakness and atrophy of the thigh muscle (Vastus Medialis Oblique/ VMO). Eventually it may affect one’s ability to walk normally and climb the stairs. It would therefore be of utmost
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 pain and more about some simple exercises you can start to prevent shoulder pain. What does the shoulder comprise of? Shoulder, one of the most complex and mobile joints in the human
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 with all sorts of theories from their sources found online that imposed fears and worries before even receiving proper diagnosis or treatment! And we can tell you from experience that
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 the factors that may be hindering you from getting active to help manage your weight as well as touch on why it is important to get you moving as soon