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News and Media

Core Concepts is a media source of information and advice on issues related to musculoskeletal health such as specific aches and pains, workplace health and sports performance. Core Concepts has been featured in various newspapers, magazines, tv and radio. Below is a selection of some media where Core Concept has been featured in.

2013
Her World – April 2013 Physiotherapist Michelle Tong shares some tips on staying neck-pain free.
2012
Mother and Baby – May 2012 Principal Physiotherapist Sylvia Ho shares some tips with mums-to-be on how to have a pain-free pregnancy, for at least free from back pains.
First XI – Episode 7, 25 April 2012 Core Concepts’s sports Massage team was called in to help the First XI players recover from their strenuous training regime. Senior Physiotherapist Chng Chye Tuan explains the benefits of massage therapy and how it helps the player recover and play better.Click here to watch the episode (between 00:05:36 till 00:07:07)
Get Back in Action , AllsWell, Jan/Mar 2012 (Inaugural Issue)Principal Physiotherapist, Sylvia Ho, talks about managing back pain and how to make adjustments to still lead an active lifestyle. A lack of knowledge over the causes and methods of alleviating back pain may result in a worsening of the condition.
Tolaram Group featured us for helping their Sinapore offic team complete their Standard Chartered Marathon 2011 event.
2011
Compression Bands for Sports, Body and Soul, 938Live, July 2011 As people age, many may feel joints start to loosen up, and knees and wrists begin to creak. Compression bands for sports are often used by many who fear they have weak joints. You may see people running or playing sports with these compression bands around their knees or wrists. Just how effective is this and will it help with your joint problems? Guest: Mr Chng Chye Tuan, Senior Physiotherapist, Core Concepts Group.
What A Pain!, Shape, May 2011Associate Principal Physiotherapist, Cheryl Ng explains the five worst things you can do to your neck and how to stop the abuse.
Channel 8, March 2011Senior Physiotherapist, Chng Chye Tuan spoke to Mediacorp on Neck Pains. Watch the clip here
2010
Addiction, Her World, August 2010Senior Sports Physiotherapist, Chng Chye Tuan explains why some runners get addicted to running and suggests somethings that they can do about it to prevent injuries.
Natal Hip and Pelvic Pains, Body and Soul, 938Live, July 2010Low Back Pain is something to be expected during pregnancy and you just have to live with. Or do you? If you are pregnant and have Low Back Pain, regular treatment for low back pain is the same as for the treatment of pregnancy-related cases. The good news is low back pain will go always away after delivery. But how do you cope with it during pregnancy? Should you exercise during pregnancy? Do epidural cause of post-natal back pain post-delivery? Is prolonged resting really good for you? Guest: Cheryl Ng, Associate Principal Physiotherapist at Core Concepts Group
Warrior Woes, Style:MEN, July 2010Senior Sports Physiotherapist, Chng Chye Tuan gives advice on managing swimming shoulder conditions
Hard Core, Young Parent, July 2010Associate Principal Physiotherapist, Cheryl Ng, talks about parenthood related sore necks and backs.
Pain Triggers, The Straits Time – Mind Your Body, April 2010Principal Physiotherapist, Sylvia Ho, gives advice on avoiding potential pain triggers for back and neck pains.
Run Pain Free, January 2010Physiotherapist Lenia Teo gives Shape readers some advice and tips on running pain free.

2009
LianHe WanBao, 22 December 2009Senior Physiotherapist Cheryl Ng interviewed about neck pains related to carrying around heavy handbags.
Work Those Slings, Shape, November 2009Senior Physiotherapist Cheryl Ng demonstrates sling exercises for expectant mums to help them improve their posture and backaches.
Neglected Muscles, Straits Times, 25 April 2009Straits Times’s Jeanette Wang speaks to Principal Physiotherapist,Sylvia Ho, on the function and importance of pelvic floor muscles.
The Straits Times -  Urban, Friday January 23 2009Cindy Tan demonstrates proper warm-up and stretches and to save yourself pain and injury.
Mangosteen Club July 2009Our Japanese-speaking services were reviewed.
The Straits Times, Saturday January 3 2009Back2Sports physiotherapist demonstrates and explains the use of Functional Fascial Taping (FFT) to Straits Times’ Jeanette Wang. FFT, a technique developed in Australia is gaining popularity worldwide.

2008
Body Talk, SHAPE, December 2008Listen to you body It can make the difference between staying injury-free and being sidelined.
Join the Foam Party and have a rolling time, Straits Times, August 2008Back2Sports physiotherapist demonstrates a series of exercises using a foam roller.
Get Fit Q+A, SHAPE, November 2008Back2Sports physiotherapist answers an question on knee pains after a marathon.
Slam Dunking Starts from the Bottom, JUMPSHOT, March 2008Back2Sports physiotherapists reveals the important of a strong ankle for basketball.
Principles of Sports Injury ManagementCindy Tan presented at the National Institute of Education’s 2008 Sports Camp.

2007
Stretch Yourself, Urban –  The Straits Times, 11 Jan 2007Core Concepts Physiotherapist demonstrates a few Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretches.
Sports Medicine Workshop Series, 25 July 2007Back2Sports was invited to present to a group of coached and sports trainers on shoulder related injuries.
Beating Your Personal Best, Sports Mag, Nov-Dec 2007Sports Mag interviewed Back2Sports physiotherapist on the new Marathon Bio-Technique Analysis programme.
Tune your Body for the Marathon, Shape Magazine, Nov 2007A Senior Physiotherapist explains about preparing for the marathon.
Ergonomic: Sitting and Sleeping, Retreat, November 2007Cindy Tan provides advice on ergonomic positions for sitting and sleep.

2006
All Clubbed Out, Peak Magazine, Vol. 22 2006Core Concepts Physiotherapist speaks on golf injuries and preventative exercises. Aching wrists come a close second, according our senior physiotherapist at Core Concepts. Wrist problems are more common than either the shoulder or elbow.
Body&Mind, Expat Living Singapore, October 2006Carolyn Willams speaks to Sylvia Ho, senior physiotherapist, on how core stability training helps patients with chronic back pains
6 Steps to Stronger Bones, Shape Magazine, October 2006Core Concepts Physiotherapist designs a series of six load-bearing moves to build up bone strength.

2005
Know your Injuries, Shape Magazine, May 2005Sylvia Ho, senior physiotherapist speaks to Khoo Bee Khim on the right action and treatment to get you back on track after a sports injury.
Getting rid of that crick, The Business Times, Singapore, 4 June 2005Explaining the link between core strength and chronic neck pains.
Is your back killing you?, Her World, October 2005Sylvia Ho shares how a combination of manual physiotherapy treatments and core stability exercise training helped a client managed her post-pregnancy lower back pains.

2004
Want This? Do This, Men’s Health Singapore, April 2004Core Concepts physiotherapists design a series of exercises for Men’s Health focusing on building up core strength.
The Health Risks of Looking Good?, Female, July 2004Core Concepts physiotherapist highlights the danger of high heel and back pains.
Down to the Core, Men’s Health Singapore, April 2004Core Concepts physiotherapists explain the fundamentals of core stability and the performance impact on sports and body building.
Down to the Core, Men’s Health Singapore, May 2004Core Concepts physiotherapists explain the fundamentals of core stability and the performance impact on sports and body building.