There are three different gluteal muscles: Gluteus Maximus Gluteus Medius Gluteus Minimus Together, these muscles are responsible for extension, internal rotation and abduction of the hip. Here are the importance of strong glutes: 1. Strong Glutes Help Prevent Injuries Having strong, functional gluteal and hip muscles can help to avoid and recover from the injury…
Author Archives: Koh Peh Chia
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Aug
Aug
The Best Sleeping Positions for Lower Back Pain The best sleeping position for lower back pain is on your side with a partial bend in the knees. Keeping the knees bent helps to balance your body and minimizes pressure on the lower back. Furthermore, many people find it helpful to put a small pillow between…
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Aug
Aug
How does it cause back pain? Prolonged sitting cross-legged can cause muscular imbalance between our right and left low back which can lead to injuries caused by tightness, weakness, and reduced range of motion. The most noticeable sign is you may have muscle imbalance in your hips and lower back. You might experience lopsided posutre…
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Jul
Jul
Types of Badminton Injuries There are two types of injuries that commonly happen while playing badminton: Overuse injuries: They occur due to repetitive movements, improper technique or overtraining, etc. Acute injuries: Acute injuries happen due to unexpected movements, falling, etc. Common Badminton Injuries and Prevention 1. Wrist Sprain Wrist sprains usually are caused by the…
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Jun
Jun
What happens if my shoulders are not SO mobile? A lack of shoulder overhead mobility can cause compensations in lifting or throwing motion, which could cause shoulder injury or pain or muscle strain on the neck or shoulder. This could be caused by multiple factors including tightness in the shoulder muscles, chest muscles, or a…
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May
May
What is Clinical Pilates? Clinical Pilates is the perfect workout for rehabilitation and injury prevention in Singapore. Like traditional Pilates, it focuses on strengthening the deep postural muscles of the abdomen and spine. With a few sessions of practice, patients will also improve their overall core stability and posture. Besides, it is a customized program…
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May
May
What is Yoga? It is known as a Hindu spiritual and mental practice that includes breathing control, meditation, and the adoption of specific poses. While modern yoga focuses on physical poses and is sometimes thought of as a form of exercise. Yoga as a supplement to physiotherapy In fact, yoga complements physiotherapy because they share…
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Mar
Mar
What is Bunion? Bunions, medically known as hallux valgus is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of the big toe. The big toe pushes in towards the second toe and creates misalignment and inflammation in the foot. Causes of Bunions Bunions typically develop over time and it is more common…
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Mar
Mar
What is Shockwave Therapy? Shockwave therapy is also known as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) or Radial Shockwave Therapy (RSWT). It targets specific pain in the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. It’s also a non-invasive treatment that can treat and show significant pain relief to most of our patients. Shockwave therapy is also effective on…
