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The Beighton Score is a simple validated system used to quantify joint laxity and hypermobility. If you think you may have hypermobility, you can check your Beighton Score using the table belowGive yourself 1 point for each of the simple tests that you can do, with the maximum score being 9 points. Most people ...
An unstable Sacro-illiac Joint (SIJ) can cause pain in the lower back and pelvic region. This happens when the core muscles surrounding it are too weak to support the SIJ. A sacroiliac support belt can help to provide support and stability to the joints during the initial stages of core stability training. What is the Com-Pressor ...
To improve circulation in the hands after prolonged use of the keyboard and mouse. InstructionsClench your fist tight and open your palm as wide as possibe.Repeat for 30 times.
You have experienced tearing, fatigue of the eye, or headache after a period of intensive prolonged work at a computer, you may be suffering from eyestrain.Eyestrain is a common affliction that can occur after intensive, prolonged work focusing on the computer or on the road while driving. More specifically, it is a strain on the ...
Do you stand or walk like a limbo rocker? If yes, you may have sway back. Apart from slouching, sway back is another common bad posture that leads to back pain. Like most posture problems, it is easily correctable by treating and preventing its contributing factors.What is SWAY BACK?Sway back is almost the opposite of ...
Patellar tendinitis or ‘jumpers knee’ is a condition that results from an inflammation of the patellar tendon. click for larger view The patellar tendon is the structure that connects the patella (knee cap) to the tibia (shin bone). Taking a closer look at anatomy, the knee cap is a small floating bone (sesamoid) which attaches the ...
Chng Chye TuanEducationGraduated with Bachelor of Physiotherapy from The University of South Australia, 2008Career HighlightsPast work experience includes Singapore General Hospital and Alexandra Hospital’s sports clinic as well as the Football Association of Singapore, providing physiotherapy coverage for the National Youth teams. Physiotherapist at Core Concepts …
Wayne Goldsmith got it down nicely in this article. With triathlons becoming an increasingly popular sport in Singapore and around the region, we at Back2Sports are also seeing a corresponding rise in injuries with triathletes and biathletes. Wayne has some good advice for us.Increasing training volume too quickly. When many triathletes take up the sport, ...
What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?Thoracic outlet syndrome refers to a condition whereby blood vessels and/or nerves that pass into the arms from the neck are compressed, due to narrowing of the thoracic outlet which is the space between the collarbone (clavicle) and the first rib. This can lead to pain, tingling or numbness along your ...
In the earlier post on Whiplash - Part I, we looked at what whiplash is all about and the associated signs and symptoms. The treatment options were also discussed briefly. The quality of each of the treatment techniques can be viewed here.
Despite its mineral strength, bones can crack or even break if subjected to extreme loads, sudden impacts, or stresses from unusual directions. The medical term for a break in a bone is a fracture. click for larger view In the bone, “bone-forming cells” called osteoblasts are arranged in small groups within the substance of the bone …
In the previous post, we looked at the proper way of fitting your crutches and how to ambulate safely with the crutches. Here, we will teach you how to walk up and down the stairs safely using your crutches.Walking Up the Stairs click for larger view When using stairs remember: "Up with the good, down with the ...
What is Cross Training?Cross training refers to a training routine that uses different forms of exercise, apart from the normal drills commonly associated with a sport. Cross training is often utilized for many reasons, including weather changes, facility and equipment availability, and most commonly, for injury rehabilitation purposes. Although it is necessary for athletes …
When speaking to either doctors, therapists or massage professionals, one inadvertantly hears about ’soft-tissue’. In the medical field, soft-tissues refers to tissues that connect, support, or surround other structures and organs of the body. Some example of soft tissue includes muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, fats, blood vessels, joint membranes and fascia. …
http://www.massgeneral.org/sports/videos/MGH_knee_anatomy_web_small.wmvsource: MGH Sports Medicine Service
To reduce stiffness in the upper and lower back after prolonged sitting in front of the computer. InstructionsIn sitting, straighten your elbow and use your right palm to touch the left foot. Look at the foot.Then straighten up so that the right palm is above the head. The head should look up ...
OSD is most commonly characterized by the big tibial tubercle and pain on activities like kneeling or repeated jumping. OSD arises from a strong pull of the quadriceps muscle on the tibial tubercle during a child’s growth spurt. This normally occurs around the ages of 9 – 16 years old. This strong pull occurs in ...
click for larger view Have you had pain in your shin that does not go away with rest? Runners most often complain of shin splints especially those that run often on hard surfaces, a common enough situation here in Singapore. Unlike other injuries where you feel pain at the muscle, ligaments or joints, the pain from ...
This is a slight departure from our usual articles on musculoskeletal health. But the state of health of your joints, muscles and the ergonomic soundness of your surrounding workplace doesn’t add up to much without access to good fresh air. Watch and listen to Kamal Meattle at TED on 3 simple home & office plants ...
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