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Choosing the Right Knee Support

November 30, 2008

There are more than 10 different types of knee supports on the market at this current time.  This gives us a headache deciding which one should you get. How one makes a choice for the appropriate knee support should depend on 2 major ‘type’ factors Read more

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Fracture Healing

November 26, 2008

Despite its mineral strength, bones can crack or even break if subjected to extreme loads, sudden impacts, or stresses from unusual directions. The medical term for a break in a bone is a fracture. Read more

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Jaw Pain - What other causes besides the teeth and jaw?

November 22, 2008

 

My jaw and the area around my upper jaw below my eye hurts. My dentists says that there are no problems with my teeth or jaw. What else could it be?” - SY, Singapore

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Tips To Using The Crutches Safely - Part II

November 20, 2008

In the previous post, we looked at the proper way of fitting your crutches and how to ambulate safely with the crutches. Here, we will teach you how to walk up and down the stairs safely using your crutches. Read more

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Tips To Using The Crutches Safely - Part I

November 18, 2008

If you have just gone through an operation for your leg or foot or suffer from a leg or foot injury or a fracture, your orthopaedic doctor may prescribe you with a pair of crutches to use.

Crutches are one of the many walking aids that people use to help them Read more

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Hypermobility and Injuries - Is There A Link?

November 14, 2008

Ever wondered if there is a connection between increased joint flexibility and injury susceptibility in school children? The answer is Yes. Read more

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Beighton Scoring System

November 14, 2008

The Beighton Score is a simple validated system used to quantify joint laxity and hypermobility. If you think you may have hypermobility, you can check your Beighton Score using the table below

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If I have a knee pain, should I get it manipulated?

November 12, 2008

 

If I have a knee pain, should I get it manipulated? - Alex, Singapore

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Knee Inflammation after a Marathon

November 6, 2008

"I suffered from inflammation in my right knee after running a marathon. What can I do to strengthen my legs and prevent the injury from occurring again?" -  LY, Singapore

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Should I get a massage immediately after a marathon?

November 2, 2008

It is increasingly common for organisers of long-distance endurance events to have ‘massage areas’ set up at the end of the race. Generally, at Strong Massage, we prefer our clients to get their sports massage the next day instead of the same day as it is better overall in terms of recovery.

Recently, someone posed the same questions to Dr. Lewis Maharam, a leading running sports physician the same question at his blog. He posted up an excellent answer to the questions.

For a more detailed explaination on why you should wait at least 2-3 hours after your event for your sports massage, read Dr. Maharam’s post here.

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