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The “Fight Bite” – Extensor Tendon Injury (Zone 5)
Fight bite injuries often occur during fist fights. These injuries occur when a clenched fist comes into contact with a human’s teeth that penetrates the skin over the knuckle joint of the hand.
Exercise effective for patella tendinopathy?
Patella tendinopathy is pain in the localised over the patella tendon. With athletes travelling and having limited access to gym equipment, what exercises can be done quickly to help in the reduction of pain?
Conditions that cause pain in front of knee
Pain in front of knee may be due to a myriad of conditions. A thorough examination will establish an accurate diagnosis.
What is patellofemoral pain?
Anterior knee pain or pain in the front of the knee is a common condition that will affect most people, whether you’re active or not. It is not serious and responds very well to Physiotherapy. Find out more!
What exercise is helpful for tendinopathy?
Tendinopathy is a common condition seen in athletes. Different exercise regimes are reviewed to find the optimal exercise regime. Which is right?
Pilates after neck surgery. You sure or not?!
Neck surgery? Yikes! Probably not the most pleasant thing to hear but can you do Pilates after neck surgery? Why should you start? How can you start? Read on!
The hip and foot can affect patella tendon pain?!
It is known that the hip and foot/ ankle can influence movement patterns and may impact patellar tendon loading. Did you know that?
Low back surgery done. Can I do Pilates?
Just have had a low back surgery and keen to get better? Wondering if you are able to do Pilates to aid in your recovery? Read on to find out more!
What is patellar tendinopathy, and can I get better?
Patellar tendinopathy is distinguished by its pain, localised to the front of the knee. Management of patellar tendinopathy can be done through exercise, and by avoiding common pitfalls.
RTS drills. Balance, Agility, Strength. 3 things you need to know and do
In order to return to sport to be successful, the athlete must be able to execute movement patterns found in your sport without pain or performance-limiting compensations. Are you ready?
Tendinopathies. A brief.
Tendinopathy is the umbrella term to refer to a non-rupture injury in the tendon. It develops because of repetitive overuse and loading of the tendon. Diagnostic imaging may be helpful, but cannot be used as the sole indicator to diagnose tendinopathy.
What is Pilates and in what conditions can it be beneficial for?
What is Pilates? Are you suitable to do it? How can Pilates be helpful for you? Read on to find out more!
Are mallet fingers serious?
How bad is my mallet finger injury? Will I need surgery for it? Find out about different types of mallet finger and the various treatment options available to help you regain your finger movements and function.
Front of knee pain. What helps and what does not.
Approximately 1 in 4 individuals will experience patellofemoral pain. This pain does not resolve on its own, and can greatly impact one’s quality of life. What are the effective treatments available?
Exercise vs Surgery for a degenerative meniscal tear. Yay or nay?
So your MRI demonstrates a degenerative meniscus tear. Should you undergo surgery? What are the available options for you?
Ultimate frisbee? My foot!
Frisbee is a growing sport in Singapore. However, foot pain and injuries are common. What are they? Read on to find out!
Gold standard for the management of degenerative knee conditions?
An expert-produced guideline with strong recommendations for conservative management rather than arthroscopic surgery for degenerative knee conditions.
What are the common causes of chronic ankle pain?
Our ankles are highly complex structures. They are very stable and yet, mobile to absorb shock and adapt to the surfaces that we walk on. But what happens when it hurts?
What type of exercises are useful for front of knee pain?
Pain at the front of the knee can be influenced by weakness in the hip. Strengthening of the knees and hips is reported to be more effective in reducing front of knee pain.
Mythbuster: Trigger Finger – what helps and what doesn’t?
The cause and treatment of trigger finger baffles most! Join us in debunking the myths surrounding trigger finger and explore what can be done!
Front of knee pain. As an athlete, I should be fine…right?
There is a high incidence of anterior knee pain in athletes. What are the risk factors that increase the risk of developing patellofemoral pain syndrome and what can be done?
Ankle sprains. An updated guideline
Ankle sprains are the most common foot and ankle injury when playing sports. Do you know what is important to do to prevent future sprains and reduce the occurrence of chronic ankle instability?
Do I have a mallet finger and what should I do next?
You notice that you are unable to straighten the last joint of your finger on your own. Is this a mallet finger? All this and more in this blog!
Talar Dome Lesions
Talar dome injuries are often under-diagnosed. Having front of ankle pain and unsure what it is? Read on to find out more!
My ankle still hurts, months after I sprained it. Why?
Ankle sprains are the most common injuries in sports. However, ankle sprains are not simple and may lead on to more complex issues. And what are they? Read on.
Ankle sprains – a quick management guide
Ankle sprains are not simple. You don’t get better by resting after an ankle sprain! What should you do after an ankle sprain? Read on to find out more!
Arthritis – Can I get it in my ankles?
What is arthritis? Can arthritis happen in the feet? What can I do about arthritis? Read on to find out more!
What is chronic ankle instability (CAI)
Chronic ankle instability is common among female athletes. What can you do when you have a chronic ankle instability?
Will my trigger finger come back?
Is there a chance of trigger finger recurring? What are the success rates like for the different treatment options available and what can you do to prevent trigger finger from recurring? Find out here!
What should you do after an ankle sprain
Ankle sprains are extremely common within the general population and the sporting community. What should you do when you experience an ankle sprain?