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Musculoskeletal Consumer Review caught up with Ms Cheryl Liew-Chng, CEO of LifeWorkz, a management consultancy specializing in Work-Life, Gender and Generations in the Workplac, to discuss about workplace health and the common – and often elusive - challenge of achieving work-life balance, from both the individual and organizational viewpoint.MCR: What are some of the …
One of the most common foot pain is Plantar fasciitis. It is an inflammation of the strong tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot and connects the heel to the base of the toes (see image). This injury essentially comes about from overuse. The condition is characterized by heel pain that is worse ...
The term “Cobb Angle” is used worldwide to measure and quantify the magnitude of spinal deformities, especially in the case of scoliosis. The Cobb angle measurement is the “gold standard” …
What is manipulation?Manipulation is a word used in the physiotherapy community to mean a certain hands-on or manual technique applied to a joint, usually the spine. This manual technique involves a strong thrust which often leads to a “click” or “pop” sound and pain relief usually ensues.The chiropractors tend to use the word “adjustments” …
The Cogwheel Model is a theory of postural correction where the segments of the body are all related. These segments are like cogwheels, i.e. when one part moves, the others should naturally follow. These segments are the low back/pelvis, trunk and head/neck regions.To correct a slouched posture using the Cogwheel method, you should tilts your ...Want to correct your Posture? …
Follow up to our last ITB article, we have identified three conditions that contributes to the tightening of the ITB. They are weak outer hip muscles, incorrect training methods and bio-mechanical gait issues. In this edition, we seek to address these three main problems, looking at strengthening those weak hip muscles, rectify those poor training ...Management for ITB …
Lateral View of the Ankleclick for larger view Do you often roll over the same ankle and it always seems loose? Have you ever wondered that maybe there is a way to change this? Did you know that 85-90% of untreated ankle sprains will be recurrent, but with correct management after the first occurrence those number ...How to prevent ankle sprains from happening … 
I am sure all athletes have experienced the effects of muscle fatigue. You will use your body differently, trying to compensate by moving your limbs in a more comfortable way. Try going down stairs right after a marathon and you get the picture. running formAn interesting question is, do everyone compensate using the same strategy? Apparently ...Different …
A recent study found that the routine use of radiography (X-ray), MRI, or CT scans in patients with low-back pain but no indication of a serious underlying condition does not improve clinical outcomes. Meaning scans taken without first having an idea that it might be more than just a muscle strain. The study suggests that ...Related posts:Lumbar Supports Not Particularly …
click for larger view Taping or strapping is commonly used in the sporting community and the effects and roles are widely understood and accepted. In recent years, taping has evolved beyond restricting the range of motion of a joint to prevent a recurring injury by stabilizing the structure with an external support. There are now techniques ...What kind of taping do …
A few months ago in April, we wrote about the risk of VBI when getting your neck cracked, "If you like getting your neck ‘cracked’ ; or thinking about it, you should know about VBI", a group of researchers from the University of Sydney in collaboration with University of Queensland found that that neck manipulation is ...Why get manipulated in the first …
What is Q angle? The Q angle describes the angle of the knee from a frontal view. The Q angle gives an idea how the thigh muscles functions to move the knee and also how the knee cap (patella) tracks in the groove of the knee joint. A normal knee cap should move up and ...Q angle and knee pain is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review by Core Concepts 
Lenia TeoEducationGraduated with Bachelor of Physiotherapy from University of South AustraliaCareer HighlightsPreviously worked in Changi General Hospital’s Back and Neck outpatient departmentPhysiotherapist at Core Concepts GroupQuick FactsLenia’s passion lies in treating back and neck disorders, as well as sports injuries. Being an active individual, she …
An ankle replacement surgery is where the joints of the ankle are fitted with a prosthesis or an implant to replace the existing worn out joints. It is usually recommended for the elderly and relatively inactive person as one of the major complication from such a surgery is loosening of the ankle joint due to ...
Musculoskeletal Consumer Review just got selected by AllTop.com over the weekend (http://pain.alltop.com/). Here a excerpts from AllTop’s FAQ page on what they are about:The purpose of Alltop is to help you answer the question, “What’s happening?” in “all the topics” that interest you. You may wonder how Alltop is different from a search …
If you are a regular reader of MCR, you know that the number of people suffering from low back pain is quite staggering. The national statistics is that one out of every 5 persons suffers … 
How to know if you are not ready. Runner CartoonYou are panting after crossing the overhead bridge.You pray for a thunderstorm before your training/race.Even your wife thinks yo … 
Physiotherapy is an extremely wide field of study. It can be classified into different areas of focus, patient age groups, gender and type of activities (or sub-specialties). As a result, people often get confused about what it is, who it is for and what it does. Most often one gets to learn about physiotherapy you ...Areas of Physiotherapy is a post from: Musculoskeletal … 
Although physiotherapists are getting more referrals from dentists, many people are not aware that physiotherapy is capable of treating a wide range of symptoms caused by a dysfunction of the Temporoandibular Joint (TMJ). Common symptoms are local jaw pain, clicking jaw, and muscle tension around the jaw. Source: Physical Therapy-Sports Performance … 
Weak muscles lead to bad posture. So why doesn't a gym workout help? If you have chronic back or neck problems, you almost certainly have bad posture, though it may not be certain which came first. Nevertheless, you will often hear (or get) advice that you need to strengthen your postural muscle and correct your ...Weak muscles lead to bad posture. So why doesn’t a … 
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