What is total hip replacement? Like total knee replacement, total hip replacement is a procedure that switches out your worn out joint with a new prosthetic one. This is usually because there is some damage to the joint surfaces. Most commonly, osteoarthritis, a condition manifesting from wearing out of your joint cartilage, is the main…
Why total knee replacement? For most people who do this procedure, they do it because they suffer from a condition called osteoarthritis. This is a degenerative condition, meaning, the condition develops as we age. People who suffer from osteoarthritis have a thinning of their cartilages. As the cartilage wear out, it exposes the bone underneath….
Common causes of work related injuries The Ministry of Manpower of Singapore these as the common causes of workplace injuries: Slips and falls Machinery incident Struck by moving objects Struck by falling object Overexertion / strenuous movements How do you prevent workplace related injuries Most of these causes are outside our expertise as physiotherapists. However,…
What are the different types of Foot Arches? There are three main types. They are: Normal Arches – The normal arch has the middle part of the arch slightly raised from the ground when weight bearing. This provides you with good shock absorption everytime your foot bears weight. Flat feet – This is often cited…
How to lose weight? The concept of losing weight is a very simple one. You calorie intake has to be lower than your calorie output. If your calorie intake is lower than you output, you will lose weight. There are two ways that you can achieve this. The first is by decreasing your calorie intake….
What is Repetitive Strain Injury? RSIs are injuries that is sustained by doing repetitive movements over and over again. It can also come from doing high intensity activities without rest, or doing activities in poor posture. Examples of RSI include: tendonitis fasciitis carpal tunnel symdrome thoracic outlet syndrome and many others What Housechores Cause RSI?…
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There are many types of headaches. It is important for you to know what kind of headache you are having and how to treat it . This is because different types of headaches requires different treatment. Some requires intervention from doctors and others require you to see a physiotherapist or make lifestyle changes. Below are…
Have you ever woken up with a sudden severe neck pain? For the next few days, you then walk around with your neck slightly tilted and an inability to turn your head to one side due to the pain. This is usually known as torticollis (wry neck). This is a very common condition which can…
You may notice pain in the shoulders when doing overhead activities such as cleaning, swimming, painting, or other overhead sports. Chances are, you have what is called shoulder impingement. This is one of the most common shoulder conditions. Shoulder impingement, like the name suggests, results from compression of the shoulder tendon or bursa by the bones…
