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If you know of women who wear high-heels most of the time, you will notice that they often stand and walk tip-toe even when barefooted. This is because the women complain that it hurts to walk flat footed. This feeling of pain has been often theorized to be the result of a shrunken calf muscle. ...Why high-heel wearers hurt walking flat foot? is a post from: Musculoskeletal … 
Question: My daughter sits with a slouch, and sometimes sits with her body slanted to one side, will that cause scoliosis? No. Sitting with a slouch or in any other bad posture does not lead to scoliosis. When we discuss about scoliosis, we typically mean idiopathic scoliosis, a form of scoliosis caused by genetic factors ...Does sitting slouched and slanted cause scoliosis? …
Have you wondered why overpronation (rolling inward) of your ankles can cause injuries? Click on the video to find out more.Ankle Overpronation and Injuries video is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review by Core ConceptsAnkle Overpronation and Injuries video is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review by Core Concepts
What is scoliosis?Scoliosis refers to a medical condition in which the spine curves sideways. On an X-ray film, the normal spine looks straight, but the scoliosis spine will look like a “C” or “S”. Source: X-ray Faminclick for larger view Source: Bistol Chiropracticclick for larger view I … 
In the previous article on "Hard Core Muscles for Mummies (part 1)", we have touched on the importance of strong core muscles. Now let us look at some simple exercises (that do not require equipment) people can do at home to help strengthen their core muscles.Exercises should be done daily for 3 -4 weeks to ...Hard Core Muscles for Mummies (Part 2) is a post from: … 
Do you swim leisurely or competitively? If yes, continue to read on.Recently, one of our physiotherapists, Chng Chye Tuan was interviewed by Style Men on the common musculoskeletal injuries faced by swimmers in the July's issue. Do read on to find out what he has to share. swim-1click for larger view What are the common problems ...For …
Do you have hip osteoarthritis and is so painful that you are considering to have a Total Hip Replacement surgery? Click on the following link to understand more about the surgical procedure of the Total Hip Replacement.Surgical Procedure of Total Hip Replacement video is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review by Core ConceptsSurgical Procedure of Total Hip Replacement …
Source: Merendiclick for larger view Recently our physiotherapist Cheryl Ng was interviewed by Young Parents Magazine and published in the July version on why having a "hard" core can save your neck and back from daily activities.Do you have neck and back aches during pregnancy or after delivery? Do you really think it is part and ...Hard Core Muscles for … 
These are not your usual pin-up calendar of scantily clad women. From Eizo, makers of monitors and imaging software. click for larger view For more visit, http://w ww.coloribus.com/ads archive/comm… Pin-Up Calendar of the Medical Kind is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review by Core ConceptsPin-Up Calendar of the …
What is exactly happening when you go through a total knee replacement surgery? Click on the following video to have a better understanding about the procedure.Total Knee Replacement Surgery video is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review by Core ConceptsTotal Knee Replacement Surgery video is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review by Core Concepts
Treatment for musculoskeletal pains involving your joints, bones and muscles are a little different from treatment for a cold or flu. Often resolving the symptoms such as fever is pretty much the same as solving the problem itself e.g. the bugs are getting terminated! We all know that the better we understand our situation, the ...5 questions to ask about your pain is a post …
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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 …
What is Tennis Elbow? tennis elbowclick for larger view The term “Tennis Elbow” is commonly used to describe pain located at the lateral aspect of the elbow. It is usually caused by overuse of muscles at the elbow that produces wrist extension (namely the extensor carpi radialis brevis – the ECRB), which leads to small … 
The ulnar collateral ligament is a strong, fibrous band that maintains stability on the inside border at the base of the thumb. The ligament prevents excessive thumb movement away from the hand. Source: Orthopodclick for larger view How is it Injured? Injuries usually occur as a result of a sporting mishap. It is commonly seen in skier’s, …
One of great fear of runners is visiting a doctor for their injuries and being told to stop running. This news article in the New York Times (Sports Injuries: When to Tough It Out) covers some of the issues – should I or shouldn't see a doctors for my pain.But the article left a few ...Running, Not Doctors… is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review by …
Wrist injuries are extremely common injuries. Typically they occur as the result of falling and landing on the wrist as you attempt to break your fall. This causes a traumatic injury to the ligaments and other soft tissues surrounding the wrist. Source: Kosmixclick for larger view What is a wrist sprain?Sprains occur when the wrist ligaments are …
This is a follow-up video for the previous entry on Plantar Fasciitis. Click on to find out what is happening in Plantar Fasciitis and the management for this condition. Plantar Fasciitis Video is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review by Core ConceptsPlantar Fasciitis Video is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review by Core Concepts
Recently, we have an article published on how to manage recurrent ankle sprain. Now let us look at how to further reduce the incidence of your next sprain. Peroneus-longus-(Eve rtor)click for larger view Herve Collado and fellow researchers from France found that rehabilitation focusing at eccentric strengthening of ankle evertor muscles has …
A recent study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine by researchers from the Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tsukuba in Japan found that excessive exposure to competitive sports activities during youth was associated with low back pain and symptoms in the lower extremities, with the severity varying with the sport.The researchers suggested …
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