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Useful tips to choosing your running shoes
Published on 2012-01-17 03:31:45
It is common knowledge that excessive and long distance running can cause problems with the low back, hip, knees and feet. So how can we protect ourselves from these ailments? In addition to other factors such as regular stretches and effective warm ups and cool downs, a good pair of running shoes is vital [...]Useful tips to choosing your running shoes is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review > read more
Sleeping positions
Published on 2012-01-12 02:10:52
In a previous article we discussed choosing a pillow to reduce neck pain; other than the pillow there are other factors which may contribute to a poor night sleep or morning pain and stiffness. It is very common for people to wake up complaining of neck and back pain after a night of rest. Although [...]Sleeping positions is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review > read more
The Right Tool for a Specific Occassion.
Published on 2012-01-09 00:16:12
When we came across this article in the New York Times (How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body) last week, we knew exactly what article was all about. Don’t get us wrong, we think that yoga is fine. But rather people tend to forgot that everything has its place and time, and often in the proper [...]The Right Tool for a Specific Occassion. is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review > read more
Recurrent Hamsting injuries?
Published on 2012-01-05 20:26:41
Footballers and sprinters- you must be wondering what your doing wrong? What is causing you to have recurrent problems with your hamstring? Now as with any injury, you should always consult your GP and or physiotherapist before commencing any new exercise… So a big mistake when rehabilitating the hamstring is the lack of eccentric work… [...]Recurrent Hamsting injuries? is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review > read more
Blackberry Thumb: 2012
Published on 2012-01-05 03:55:39
Are you texting/ using your phone for lengthy emails? Are you experiencing pain at the base of your thumb? Historically we have seen clients suffering from tennis elbow, bakers cysts, runners knee and mummy thumbs, as with the advance of technology, a new form of repetitive strain injury is fast emerging: blackberry thumb. The thumb [...]Blackberry Thumb: 2012 is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review > read more
Cigarettes May be Useful for Distance Runners?!? (or, How to Prove Anything with a Review Article)
Published on 2011-12-29 00:04:51
Cigarettes May be Useful for Distance Runners?!? (or, How to Prove Anything with a Review Article) is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review > read more
Tips to cope with Chronic Pain
Published on 2011-12-22 01:09:49
They say women naturally have a higher threshold for pain, partly due to the fact that we go through the process of childbirth which is deemed to be one of the most painful experience. But can women truly have a different threshold for pain? Have you ever wondered why our body feels pain? What is [...]Tips to cope with Chronic Pain is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review > read more
Breastfeeding Tips
Published on 2011-12-20 03:25:20
Getting neck and back pain while breastfeeding? This is a typical complaint that most breastfeeding mothers experience due to poor breastfeeding postures. The solution is simple – adopt good breastfeeding postures and have adequate rest. Every woman wants her breastfeeding experience to be comfortable, hence, here are some tips for the Cradle hold and the [...]Breastfeeding Tips is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review > read more
18th Century Ergonomics
Published on 2011-12-19 18:25:57
Did you know that Upper-Extremity musculoskeletal disorders (e.g. neck and shoulder pains) have been recognised to occur in relation to work for hundreds of years. Bernardini Ramazzini, an Italian physician and father of occupational medicine, in the 18th century described it when he said, “.. arise from three causes; first constant sitting, the perpetual motion [...]18th Century Ergonomics is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review > read more
What is the difference regular injuries and sports injuries?
Published on 2011-12-15 05:56:02
“I have some shoulder pain and was wondering what is the difference between a regular injury and sports injury? Do I see a regular physiotherapist or a sports physiotherapist?” - Joel Hi Joel, The terminology used by physiotherapists can ben confusing sometimes. Body parts other than the main body trunk such as your spine and [...]What is the difference regular injuries and sports injuries? is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review > read more
Stretches, Trigger ball and Foam Roller exercises for runners
Published on 2011-07-03 04:10:14
Muscle tightness and stiffness are the unwanted constant companions of runners, especially after a long, hard run. They can affect the recovery of muscles, which means despite training hard, if not managed regularly and appropriately, can give rise t > read more
Heard of pilates? What about Clinical Pilates?
Published on 2011-06-30 03:52:34
What is Pilates? Pilates is a unique body conditioning exercise designed to rebalance the body, bringing it, into its correct neutral alignment whilst targeting the deep postural muscles (Transverse abdominals and muscles of the pelvic diaphragm). In > read more
Yearning for a Good ‘Neck’ Sleep?
Published on 2011-06-19 03:25:36
Have you ever woken up with a stiff and/or painful neck or shoulder, and wonder if it is because of the pillow that is causing the problem? If the answer is most likely a yes, continue to read on. A pillow that fails to support the neck pro > read more
Idiopathic scoliosis- The importance of Classification
Published on 2011-06-07 11:00:26
This article is a follow up article on the series of idiopathic scoliosis published previously. In this article, we will talk about the different types of classification and the importance of it. One of the main differences between the traditional tr > read more
Treatment Options for Chronic Pain- What Does the Research say?
Published on 2011-06-03 09:39:32
As discussed in the previous article, chronic pain can manifest through very complex thought processes, as result of a wide variety of factors stemming from physical, psychological and cultural influences. For this reason, there is not one single fi > read more
Anti-Aging Exercise for your Lower Back – Good Nourishment is the Key
Published on 2011-05-23 23:43:06
The discs in the spine age and degenerate just like all of the other structures in the body. However, today’s sedentary lifestyles often speeds up this process. We cannot apply anti-aging creams or lotions to our discs, but certain exercises ca > read more
Top 5 Office Exercises
Published on 2011-05-21 05:01:31
Do you have trouble with neck and back stiffness and tingling sensation down to your fingers? Or, frequent neck and back stiffness from prolonged sitting in front of computer and tingling sensation at your fingers from prolonged typing. The foll > read more
Health Message…
Published on 2011-05-20 10:18:54
Source: Enjoy the world of cartoonsclick for larger view 1. If walking/cycling is good for your health, the postman would be immortal. 2. A whale swims all day, only eats fish, drinks water and is fat. 3. A rabbit runs and hops and onl > read more
Chronic Pain Part 1- A negative belief system?
Published on 2011-05-12 21:18:09
Are you a long term pain sufferer? Tried and failed with many treatment options? Unclear diagnosis? No explanation or cause for symptoms? You simply want answers!? This article is the first in a two part series providing you with important knowledge > read more
PFPS- Knee pain: Cause and solution!
Published on 2011-05-01 10:57:18
If you notice a gradual dull aching sensation in the knee with intermittent sharp pain especially with negotiating stairs, along with crepitus in the knee when you bend and straighten the knee, you may be suffering from Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome > read more
Knee pain with jumping? Try Taping!
Published on 2011-04-20 02:27:15
Are you experiencing pain below the knee cap with repetitive jumping and bouncing? If so, you may be suffering from a condition known as Jumper's knee (Patella Tendinopathy). How about trying a simple knee taping technique to see if you can > read more
Recovery Strategies to improve Your Sports Performance (Part 4- Advance Strategies)
Published on 2011-04-13 11:12:25
Are you searching for other options on Sports Recovery apart from Active Recovery and Massages mentioned in our previous series? In this series, we will continue to share on other types of Advance Recovery Strategies that include Compression Garments > read more
6 Important Tips for Open Water Swim (Video)
Published on 2011-04-10 21:33:13
Are you an amateur open water swimmer? Are you looking for tips to improve your swim in your open water race ( E.g. aquathlon/biathlon/ triathlon) ? If yes, click on the following link to find out the 6 important tips you need to know for open water > read more
Knee Support for PFPS
Published on 2011-04-03 11:27:29
A knee support helps by externally pulling the knee cap back into the groove so that it can sit nicely within it. As mentioned in a previous article on " Do you need a Knee Support?", the mal-alignment increases the wear and tear to the carti > read more
Human Exoskeletons
Published on 2011-03-31 07:58:16
Eythor Bender of Berkeley Bionics brings onstage two amazing exoskeletons, HULC and eLEGS — robotic add-ons that could one day allow a human to carry 200 pounds without tiring, or allow a wheelchair user to stand and walk. It's a powerful o > read more
Preparing for your Triathlon
Published on 2011-03-29 06:24:30
The OSIM Singapore International Triathlon 2011 is looming close. Whether you are preparing for your first triathlon or have a couple of races under your belt, how you prepare and what you do leading up to your event is crucial as well as what you ac > read more
Do you need a Knee Support?
Published on 2011-03-27 04:28:02
The following assessment form will aid you in making a better decision. In the following few articles, I will also give some interesting information which will help you decide what kind of knee guards will help for the common knee pain or injury. Kne > read more
Non-golfer with golfer’s elbow
Published on 2011-03-18 02:13:23
Golfer’s elbow refers to a painful condition of the inner side of the elbow. Cause of the pain is usually overuse of the forearm muscles attached to the elbow. These muscles work to bend the wrist and rotate the forearm. Despite the name, it al > read more
Relax & Sleep: Relaxing Sounds of Nature
Published on 2011-03-16 03:03:32
In a lot of case, muscles get tense and we will tired because we simply don't get enough sleep. You will find numerous smartphone apps that offer an alarm to help you wake up. But what about apps that help you fall asleep? If you are looking for > read more
Recovery Strategies to improve Your Sports Performance (Part 3- Advance Strategies)
Published on 2011-03-13 11:12:26
Source: Holistic Stoneclick for larger view In this series of the Sports Recovery Strategies, we will talk about three types of Advance Strategies which will enhance your Sports Performance. They are as follow. Active Recovery Self Mass > read more
Frozen shoulder: are your exercises targeting on the frozen part?
Published on 2011-03-06 09:57:00
Do you suffer from a frozen shoulder? Have you tried performing shoulder exercises to improve the mobility but still experience pain even after all the effort? Do you notice in the mirror that you could lift your arm higher but at the same > read more
Recovery Strategies to improve Your Sports Performance (Part 2- Fundamental Strategies)
Published on 2011-02-27 21:05:14
Source: getsaestheticsclick for larger view In the previous article on "Recovery Strategies to improve Your Sports Performance (Part 1)", we have touched on the importance of recovery to enhance sports performance. Here, we > read more
Recovery Strategies to improve Your Sports Performance (Part 1)
Published on 2011-02-22 22:00:26
Ever wonder why elite athletes such as the NBA players can play 82 games in 6 months? That’s an average of almost a 40 minutes game every 2 days for 6 months! What is the secret of such elite athletes being able to push their body to the limit > read more
Surgeon’s Skill over Implant Design
Published on 2011-02-17 19:29:06
A recent study release by the Henry Ford Hospital finds the success of total knee replacement surgery still is dependent on the surgeon's skill. Researchers found that utilizing a series of common but nuanced surgical techniques is far more impor > read more
Non-Operative Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Published on 2011-02-14 19:00:19
We have looked at Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) off-and-on in the past. Mostly about the condition itself. So the question that follows is what can we do about it – particularly if we want to avoid surgery? Depending on the severity of CTS, pati > read more
Understanding Shoulder Injuries sustained from Sports (Video)
Published on 2011-02-11 02:55:06
Do you play sports that involve alot of shoulder movements? Or have suffered shoulder pain before? If yes, then click the following. Hav Understanding Shoulder Injuries sustained from Sports (Video) is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review Un > read more
Distinguishing Types of Headaches
Published on 2011-02-04 20:42:12
We have often talked about headaches in the past and how it is linked to issues arising from the neck (Neck-Related Headaches and Causing Most of the World’s Pain, Anonymously). The type of headaches that we talk is called "Cervicogenic Hea > read more
Heard about ACL. What about PCL?
Published on 2011-02-01 18:00:19
Have you ever hit your knee against the dashboard of your car coming to an emergency stop? Or fallen onto the ground on the front of your knees resulting in your knees fully bent backwards? Chances are you might end up with a tear in a major ligament > read more
Why Cogwheel model doesn’t work for your posture, this is because…
Published on 2011-01-28 10:01:57
Do you find yourself slouching? You can use the cogwheel model of postural correction to help you get in the proper posture.However, some people may find it difficult to get into the posture for 2 reasons. Firstly, If there is a kink in one of these > read more
Want to correct your Posture? Try Cogwheel Model.
Published on 2011-01-25 10:00:47
The Cogwheel Model is a theory of postural correction where the segments of the body are all related. These segments are like cogwheels, i.e. when one part moves, the others should naturally follow. These segments are the low back/pelvis, trunk and h > read more
Why Cogwheel model doesn’t work for your posture, this is because…
Published on 2011-01-23 18:00:32
Do you find yourself slouching? You can use the cogwheel model of postural correction to help you get in the proper posture.However, some people may find it difficult to get into the posture for 2 reasons. Firstly, if there is a kink in one of these > read more
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Video
Published on 2011-01-21 18:00:59
In the earlier article on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, we have shared on the causes and management of the condition. This following video will give you a better visual understanding on what is going on in our wrist when CTS happens. Carpal Tunnel Syndrom > read more
Rehabilitating Shoulder Motion after Surgery
Published on 2011-01-18 22:07:59
Imagine you were driving your car and you heard a screeching noise coming from your front wheel. It turns out that the alignment was out and that the wheel was scrapping against some part of the car. Your mechanic said that he could trim-off the bit > read more
Neckache from Deskbound work. Can Physiotherapy help?
Published on 2011-01-17 01:14:49
"Dear Sir / Madam, My neck has been aching on and off when I am working at my desk. Recently, I started to experience heavy headedness and I tend to lose concentration due to that. I have gone through an X-ray and I was told that I have cervical > read more
Work Surface Layout for Better Ergonomics and Productivity
Published on 2010-12-27 18:00:09
When people discuss about office ergonomics, the main things that come to mind are chairs and desks. But office ergonomics is much more than that. It is about the interaction of your work environment with your human body. Chairs and desk are only par > read more
Office Ergonomics or The Lack of It : Part II
Published on 2010-12-20 18:00:16
Continues from Office Ergonomics or The Lack of It : Part I After working on the laptop for an hour, I get headaches and neck pains. However, if I use the desk top, I seem to be able to work longer without discomfort. The use of laptops > read more
Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy
Published on 2010-12-18 18:00:19
Achilles tendinopathy is particularly prevalent especially runner but it is not uncommon to find them amongst people who don't participate in sports. Amongst people who play sports, about 11% suffer from this overuse injury. If you suffer from mi > read more
Office Ergonomics or The Lack of It : Part I
Published on 2010-12-16 11:02:42
A large number of people who seek medical help for their musculoskeletal problems usually present with neck, shoulder and back pains. These clients are often deskbound at work and with the increase use of computers, it is no wonder the incidence of s > read more
Ergonomics Guideline
Published on 2010-12-11 00:00:17
Desperate to get comfortable with your work station to promote a more ideal sitting posture so to prevent you from getting aches all over your body? Source: Health Promotion Board (singapore)click for larger view > read more
What are Tendons and what is Tendonitis? (video)
Published on 2010-12-09 23:18:10
Have you heard of the terms "tendons" and "tendonitis" from the doctor or physiotherapist and wondering what they are? This video gives good explanation on what are tendons and what happen in tendonitis (inflammation of the tendon). > read more
TMJ dysfunction- The possible origin of severe referred pain
Published on 2010-12-05 10:01:34
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) refers to the jaw joint. When dysfunction occurs in the jaw joint, it may cause symptoms that people could not associate to the jaw. This is because the pain caused by the TMJ dysfunction may refer pain to the other > read more
TMJ anatomy video
Published on 2010-11-28 09:59:01
After knowing what are the causes of Jaw pain and how Physiotherapy can help, here is a short video that demonstrates the interaction between the lower jaw and the skull in the TMJ (Temporomandibular joint) with explanation on the possible causes of > read more