The Ten Most Common Mistakes Made By Triathletes
December 18, 2008
Wayne Goldsmith got it down nicely in this article. With triathlons becoming an increasingly popular sport in Singapore and around the region, we at Back2Sports are also seeing a corresponding rise in injuries with triathletes and biathletes. Wayne has some good advice for us.
Do I need arch-supports?
December 16, 2008
"Hi, I had thought you only needed arch-supports for your feet if you have flat feet. I checked with the wet footprint test and found no sign of flat feet. But a friend recently said that he has heard of people with flat feet feeling better with arch-support. Should I get one? What is there to support if you already have an ‘ok’ arch in your feet? I don’t get it. Please advise." - Toh K.L. Read more
5th Metatarsal Fractures
December 3, 2008
Fractures are common in the fifth metatarsal and normally occur with sporting activities. Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
Injury Prevention - Cross Training
October 21, 2008
What is Cross Training?
Cross training refers to a training routine that uses different forms of exercise, apart from the normal drills commonly associated with a sport. Cross training is often utilized for many reasons, including weather changes, facility and equipment availability, and most commonly, for injury rehabilitation purposes. Read more
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