Articles on Physiotherapy Treatments and Musculoskeletal Conditions

Some areas can be tricky to self-massage and a massage ball may not provide you with the same level of relief as a traditional massage. If your loved one is suffering from neck pain, back pain, or shoulder pain, here’s how you can learn to give massages to deal with these aches. In this article, […]

With the implementation of the circuit breaker to curb the spread of coronavirus, most Singaporeans have been stuck at home for the past 3 months. For those with chronic pain problems such as back pain or knee pain, how does this affect them? Does staying at home have any impact on the pain you feel? […]

With the majority of Singapore’s population working from home and non-essential businesses closed — working adults with neck pain and back pain from working at their desk are now unable to go out for massages to relieve tense muscles. Thus, we are bringing self massage solutions that you can perform at home to get rid […]

With the closure of gyms during this circuit breaker, many are turning to running as a regular form of cardio instead. While it is a good way of keeping fit, if not careful, running can lead to injuries. One possible cause of running injuries are tight calves. In this article, our physiotherapist, Hui Lin shares […]

Kneeling can be painful with knee pain. As a country often described as having a melting pot of cultures, traditions are something that Singaporeans hold near and dear to their heart. Despite coming from different backgrounds and religions, there are some common traditions that are performed across groups such as kneeling. Many may say that […]

Many tend to overlook the importance of stretching to relieve neck and back aches. Apart from massaging tense muscles, stretches are an easy and effective method to improve flexibility. They also can lengthen the tight muscles which are likely causing you pain. During this circuit breaker period, many may experience new neck and back aches while […]

Good ergonomics has been covered to death when it comes to adults, but what about the ergonomics for children? During this circuit breaker period, home based learning has become the new normal for all students in Singapore. Whether your child is doing e-learning in front of a laptop or doing hard copy assignments at a […]

Stress Fractures are one of the most common injuries among runners. Why is that so and what can be done about it? In this article, we explore the reasons why runners are prone to stress fractures, the 4 factors that increase your risk of stress fractures and how to combat them to ensure a injury […]

Collective groans from regular gym-goers in Singapore were heard when the circuit breaker announcement came out, calling for the temporary closure of all fitness centres to deal with the spread of COVID-19. No more weights, no more spin classes, no more cable machines – how are we going to maintain our gains? Commence panic buying […]

Most Singaporeans are working from home during this circuit breaker period, but not everyone would have a comfortable WFH Workstation. With the sudden announcement of the circuit breaker, many scrambled to find suitable furniture for their WFH workstation setup. If you are one of those who do not have a proper desk and chair setup, […]