Ladies! Stronger Thighs, Lesser Knee Pain

September 30, 2009

Knee pain is one of the most common, if not the most common complain of pain in the elderly. In the USA, nearly 4 million sufferers of knee pain above the age of 45 are ladies.

Why are females more prone?

There are quite a number of reasons why ladies are more pre-disposed to developing knee pain. The reasons range from wider hips to increased Q-angle, tighter ilio-tibial band (ITB) to weaker physique. However, what is the most common cause of knee pain? The answer lies in the weakness of the quadriceps or thigh muscles. Read more

Written by Calvin Sim · Filed Under Injury Prevention, Knee, Knee (NonSport), Treatment Option, Uncategorized | Comments

Exercises for Ankle Sprain

September 22, 2009

Following our article on the most common ankle sprain, this article focuses on the rehabilitation exercise that will help with an ankle sprain.

Rehabilitation

Proper rehabilitative exercise is crucial in ensuring that new tissues are laid down and aligned properly during the healing phase. Rehabilitation exercise should comprise of four components: (i) range of motion exercises, (ii) progressive muscle-strengthening exercises, (iii) proprioceptive/ balance training, and (iv) activity-specific training.

Below are some recommended exercises that you can do at home. It is necessary to progressively increase the intensity of these exercises. Discuss with your sports physiotherapist so that they can progress you safely. Read more

Written by Cindy Tan · Filed Under Ankle and Foot, Exercises/Tools, Injury Management, Sports Injury, Uncategorized | Comments

Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

April 16, 2009

A rotator cuff tear is a common injury of the shoulder. It can be due to a traumatic event where the tendon gets torn in a fall or due to overuse where repetitive overhead activities causes wear and tear of the tendon. Pain is the most significant symptom with a rotator cuff tear followed by loss of range of movement in the shoulder. Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, which involves minimally invasive surgical techniques, helps to heal the tendon back to the bone. Such surgeries are usually done as a day operation. Rehabilitation of the shoulder post operation takes about 6 months before patients return to functional activities.

Written by chyetuan.chng · Filed Under Injury Management, Peripheral (NonSport), Shoulder, Shoulder (NonSport), Sports Injury, Treatment Option, Uncategorized | 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