The Role of Physiotherapy in Chronic Disease Management
Through the years, the prevalence of chronic disease has skyrocketed, placing greater demands and pressure on global healthcare systems in terms of health care costs and the leading causes of death and disability. Globally, approximately one in three adults suffer from chronic conditions or is at risk of developing them. Having to live with these debilitating diseases not only affects one’s quality of life, but it also takes a toll
Ease the Pain of Tinnitus with Physical Therapy
Around 5% of adults in the world experience tinnitus in one or both ears. Tinnitus is the term for hearing sounds that come from inside your body, often described as "ringing in the ears". Those who have such a condition tend to hear slight buzzing noise at the back of the head, but for severe cases, which account for 1% to 3% of the world’s population, tinnitus can affect their daily quality
Fibromyalgia: Managing Chronic Pain with Physiotherapy
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects one in 20 people globally. Even though men may be affected by this condition, women are seven times more likely to develop fibromyalgia symptoms. Middle-aged adults between 30 to 60 years old are also more likely to be diagnosed with this problem, which can cause a myriad of symptoms like fatigue, widespread pain and cognitive disabilities. While a cure is not yet available, administering physical
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, movement, and overall well being. It is especially important in today’s age, where most people spend more than half of their waking hours not moving. This sedentary lifestyle, coupled with
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
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 the anatomy and physiology of stretching to answer the question: “To Stretch or Not To Stretch?”What are we really stretching?Muscle: a soft tissue structure that helps contract to move
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 right, we’ve heard you! Rapid Physiocare is now @ Paya Lebar, bringing you our award winning Physiotherapy service.Read on to find out more about our new location and services offered
Rapid Physiocare
At Rapid Physiocare, we believe in bringing efficient and effective specialist physiotherapy solutions to individuals throughout Singapore. Drawing on over 45 years of combined experience, our highly trained team of qualified therapists are committed to improving the quality of each client’s life. As an independently owned and operated practice, we offer individualized services and speedy results.[/vc_column][/vc_row]
A Physiotherapist, An Osteopath, or a Chiropractor: Who do I choose?
It can be difficult to distinguish between a Physiotherapist, an Osteopath and a Chiropractor. Although all 3 professions share similar objectives to get you better, there are differences in their guiding principles, approaches and techniques employed so it’s important to understand what differentiates one from the other.In this article, we will touch on some of the differences between the 3 professions, so that you can make an informed decision on
Physiotherapy & Treatment of COVID-19: Is there any connection?
The emergence of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has made 2020 a stressful year and many have experienced setbacks related to health, social, mental, and economic crisis. During these challenging times, most have looked up to health professionals for guidance on how to manage their illnesses during the pandemic and it’s especially important that we understand what our front-line practitioners can do to help us through these difficult times. Physiotherapists also play
