We all own a smartphone. We use it so much that we cannot function without smartphones. In fact, you’re more likely to be reading this on your smartphone than any other device. What are some of the impacts that it has on our health? Neck Pain Forward Head Posture WhatsApp, Telegram, Snapchat are just 3…
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Plank is not a fresh new exercise nowaday. We can easily see it in Pilates, Yoga and even gym sessions. As a Rehab Pilates Instructor, I have been questioned more than a thousand times on the benefits of Plank. And some of my clients would love to do a couple minutes of plank to save…
We have all been told that stretching is important to do before and after exercise. However, it is a hassle to do. We want to jump right into the tennis game or the soccer game with our friends. It is also boring to do. So why do them? Why do stretching? We live with a…
The glutes are a group of muscles more commonly known as the buttocks. They are the muscles responsible for your hip extension, internal rotation, and abduction. Not only are they responsible for you looking good and attractive, they are also important for your overall health and fitness. The glutes are important in to ensure your…
Living with any long-term condition may led to loss of fitness and even difficulty performing daily tasks. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be particularly troubling, with its impact on the joints as well as possible impact on the muscles. To manage the condition, keeping active and exercising becomes an important part of daily self-management for people…
Over the years, we have seen an increase in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries that have come to my clinic. This could be due to the multitude of factors. However, a common question that has always come up is, “ Do I Need Surgery?”. In this week’s blog, we discuss more about this. What Is…
Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with a Rotator Cuff Injury? Doctors may have advised you to start rotator cuff rehab or physiotherapy to strengthen your shoulders. So what does this mean and how can Pilates help? In this article, we will reveal the importance of Rotator Cuff Rehab with Pilates. What is…
Imagine you wake up in a morning and looking in the mirror and noticing that your face is sagging on one side. You start thinking if you have a stroke because you can’t move your entire side of your face. This is actually called Bell’s palsy. It can be a very scary and unpleasant experience….
It’s been about a month since Singapore eased circuit breaker restrictions. In the past month, I’ve had an increase in patients who came to the clinic with injuries due to going back to the gym too abruptly. That’s why I am not writing this article in order to let all of you know how we…
This year marks 9 whole years that I have worked as a physiotherapist. From acute hospital wards, rehab wards, patient homes and private practices, I have seen thousands of patients in a variety of different healthcare settings. These patients come from all walks of life and each of them face their own unique challenges when…