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Common Yoga Injuries and How to Avoid Them
Overstretching of the joints, muscle and tendon strains are common yoga-related injuries, according to our Orthopaedic specialists. As with any physical activity, the safest approach to yoga is to learn how to practise the asanas properly and to stay in tune with your body to avoid overdoing it.
5 tips to find your perfect running shoes
Having a good pair of running shoes can make or break your stride. Before you hit the tracks,here is a guide to help you achieve a Cinderella fit from your new kicks.
What is Tenosynovitis or DeQuervain’s Tendinitis?
DeQuervain’s tendinitis or tenosynovitis is a painful problem which results from inflammation and swelling of tendons sheaths on the back/outer side of the wrist. It…
Hybrid fusion
A new spinal fusion technique, known as hybrid fusion, now provides patients with a permanent relief from the pain. Hybrid fusion is a breakthrough for patients, especially younger individuals, as the treatment will no longer be at the expense of their ability to lead an active lifestyle.
What NOT to Wear When Exercising
Forget fashion – what you wear to the gym (or when exercising outdoors) could be messing with your workout. When it comes to working out,…
Understanding Shoulder Pain
The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the body. With all these motion, it is little wonder that the shoulder is a common…
Sports Injuries
Question: My brother likes to play sports a lot, but he had just recovered from a sports injury. Though exercise is a good thing, I…
Shoulder and Knee Injuries – Casing the Joint
Sports are becoming increasing popular with Singaporeans in recent years. The proportion of people getting sports injuries are also increasing as weekend warriors and over…
Common Yoga Injuries And How To Avoid Them
Many consider yoga to be an effective yet harmless exercise. Despite its low injury rate, injuries can easily occur if the asanas (yoga poses) are…
Long hours in front of the computer
Question: As a result of the downturn, I find myself working longer hours as I have to take over my retrenched colleague’s workload. I read…