Total Knee Replacement

March 31, 2009

Knee replacement is the resurfacing of the worn out surfaces of the knee and replacing the lost cartilage and diseased bone with metal and plastic. Knees wear out for a variety of reasons, including injury, simple wear and tear, and arthritis. The video shows the knee replacement procedure.

Written by MCR · Filed Under Injury Management, Knee, Knee (NonSport), Peripheral (NonSport), Sports Injury | Comments

Is an Ergonomic Chair better than a Swiss Ball?

March 28, 2009

"Hi, I have a question. Is it better to sit on an ergonomic chair or a gym swiss ball if you have back pain? – Wee K"

Written by Sylvia Ho · Filed Under Have A Question?, Treatment Options | Comments

How to grow your own fresh air by Kamal Meattle

March 23, 2009

This is a slight departure from our usual articles on musculoskeletal health. But the state of health of your joints, muscles and the ergonomic soundness of your surrounding workplace doesn’t add up to much without access to good fresh air. Watch and listen to Kamal Meattle at TED on 3 simple home & office plants common in Singapore to improve the quality of air in your home and office.

Written by MCR · Filed Under Video, Workplace Health, Workplace Health News | Comments

How much X-rays is too much?

March 18, 2009

"I have back pain and have been asked to get an x-ray of my spine. I was wondering how will I know if I am being over-exposed to x-rays? What about MRIs? " – Casey Q

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Multifidus – Smallest Yet Most Powerful Muscle

March 15, 2009

What is mutlifidus?

The multifidus muscle is one of the smallest yet most “powerful” muscle that gives support to the spine. Most people have the misconception that small is insignificant but it is not the case when it comes to this particular muscle.

Multifidus muscle is a series of muscles that are attached to the spinal column. These series of muscles are further divided into two groups which include the superficial muscle group and the deep muscle group.

Written by MCR · Filed Under Back Exercises, Spinal Conditions, Spinal Conditions | Comments

Spondylolysis

March 12, 2009

Spondylolysis is an overuse injury in which there is a repeated stress to an area of the vertebral column called the pars causing a stress fracture.

Written by MCR · Filed Under Spinal Conditions, Spinal Conditions, Sports Injury | Comments

To Manipulate Or Not To Manipulate?

March 9, 2009

What is manipulation?

Manipulation is a word used in the physiotherapy community to mean a certain hands-on or manual technique applied to a joint, usually the spine. This manual technique involves a strong thrust which often leads to a “click” or “pop” sound and pain relief usually ensues.

Written by Sylvia Ho · Filed Under Spinal Conditions | Comments

Manual Therapy Through Kim Robinson’s Eyes

March 6, 2009

Mr Kim Robinson, a leading figure in manual therapy education and Director of Manual Concepts, recently stopped over at Singapore to conduct a workshop. Musculoskeletal Consumer Review took an opportunity to sit with Mr Kim Robinson to discuss about his views on Manual Therapy.

Written by MCR · Filed Under Injury Management, Peripheral (NonSport), Spinal Conditions, Sports Injury, Uncategorized | Comments

Diagnose First, Scan Second

March 3, 2009

A recent study found that the routine use of radiography (X-ray), MRI, or CT scans in patients with low-back pain but no indication of a serious underlying condition does not improve clinical outcomes. Meaning scans taken without first having an idea that it might be more than just a muscle strain. The study suggests that clinicians should refrain from routine, immediate lumbar imaging in patients with acute or subacute low-back pain and without features suggesting a serious underlying condition.

Written by MCR · Filed Under Peripheral (NonSport), Spinal Conditions, Sports Injury, Workplace Health | Comments