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What is Scoliosis?  Characterised by a side-ways curvature in the shape of an ‘S’ or ‘C’, scoliosis can affect people of all ages. The most common form is idiopathic scoliosis, meaning the cause is unknown. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) affects children

Welcome to our physiotherapy blog, where we explore different approaches to injury rehabilitation and prevention. Today, we're going to delve into the topic of plyometric training – a type of exercise that emphasises explosive and powerful movements. Plyometrics has gained

Since the easing of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, Singaporeans have shown a growing interest in sports. Following this trend, sports-related musculoskeletal conditions and injuries are likely to increase in prevalence. This in turn shines the spotlight on the importance of sports

If you are an athlete, the chances of you sustaining a sports injury at some point in your career are significantly higher. In fact, in 2021, 3.2 million people were treated in emergency departments for injuries involving sports and recreational equipment. While

Cardiopulmonary surgery is a type of surgery performed on patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Cardiopulmonary to put it simply stands for heart and lungs. Some common cardiopulmonary issues that require surgery include coronary artery disease and heart valve disease which affect the heart, as

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, we have been inundated with information about the virus. We know that it is a respiratory illness  that can cause serious, even fatal health complications in some people. Although we are still learning about

If you're exercising regularly but you are just not seeing the results you want in terms of weight loss, it can be frustrating. There are a few possible reasons why this might be happening. One possibility is that you're not

Preoperative conditioning or Prehabilitation, is a program that helps to prepare patients for surgery. The intervention of prehabilitation may include physical exercises, advice on your diet as well as mental well being and it certainly plays an important role in

Heart disease is one of the leading causes for hospitalisation and death all over the world and accounts for nearly one out of three deaths in Singapore. If you or your loved ones have had a heart attack, heart bypass