What is Sinusitis? How Physio Can Help in Sinusitis? Physiotherapy is a non-invasive plan of treatment. Currently, the scientific evidence about the effects of physiotherapy treatment towards sinusitis is still limited but to some extent, such therapeutic exercise can help in reducing symptoms of sinusitis. Here are some physiotherapy techniques that can help with sinusitis:…
Author Archives: Shi Qi Yap
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Dec
Dec
What to do the week before Marathon? The Plan Here’s the suggested schedule for the final week before the marathon Reduce mileage by 50-60% the 6 days before the marathon Keep the frequency 4 x 5 minutes at goal pace (2 minutes recovery), in order to get your legs used to running at your goal…
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Nov
Nov
Fun Facts about the Human Skeleton Hope this article is useful for you to know clearer about the human skeletal system! If you have any more questions or would like our physiotherapists to assess or treat your back pain, feel free to drop us a question, talk to us, or fill in the form below….
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Oct
Oct
What are the Common Instrumental Injuries? Repeated movement, excessive stress, incorrect posture, non-ergonomic technique and insufficient rest can cause different overuse and chronic injuries. For example, carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist and finger pain, shoulder tendinitis, bursitis and so on. What instrumentalists should do to minimize the risk of injuries? We have posted a short video…
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Sep
Sep
What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis, also called OA, is a degenerative joint disease associated with a breakdown of cartilage in joints. It is by far the most common form of arthritis. Osteoarthritis affects up to 10 per cent of the adult and 20 per cent of the elderly population in Singapore. What are the Causes? Factors…
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Aug
Aug
How a Bad Standing Posture Hurts our Body? How to Fix it? When standing, keep these tips in mind: Stand straight and tall with your shoulders back. Keep your head level and in line with your body. Pull in your abdomen. Keep your feet shoulder-width apart. Don’t lock your knees. Bear your weight primarily on…
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Jul
Jul
Steps to Prepare for Marathon What to Do for Each Step? Schedule and Follow a Training Schedule Come up with a training schedule 4 to 6 months ahead of the marathon. Beginners should ideally run regularly for at least 6 months before the big day. Aim to reach 50 miles per week during the training…
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Jun
Jun
Steps to Ensure Proper Lifting Position and Technique How These Steps Help in Avoiding Back Pain? Keep the Weight Close to the Body The further an object is held from one’s center of gravity, the more force required to hold that object up. If you lift the load away from the body, this will resulting…
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May
May
What is the correct sitting posture? Common ways of how poor posture can result in back pain Sitting for Extended Periods of Time Your body is designed to be moving, but the reality is that many of us spend too much time sitting in front of the desk. Prolonged sitting causes your muscles to become…
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Apr
Apr
Different causes of Buttock Pain Trauma and Bruising Bruising is the common cause of buttock pain. Normally, it happens after an injury or trauma, which causes the capillaries (tiny blood vessels) to break or burst underneath the skin, and thus creating small amounts of internal bleeding. Muscle strain Our buttock muscle, often called gluteal muscles…
