Understanding Quadriceps Tendonitis If you’re feeling knee discomfort that intensifies with activity, you may have quadriceps tendonitis. This condition occurs when the tendon connecting the quadriceps to the kneecap becomes inflamed or damaged, often due to overuse or sudden increases in physical activity. It’s common in athletes involved in sports like running, basketball, and volleyball,...
Understanding Patellar Tendonitis If you’ve ever felt a sharp or persistent ache just below your kneecap after a workout, practice, or game, you might be dealing with Patellar Tendonitis, commonly known as Jumper’s Knee. This overuse injury affects many athletes—especially those in high-impact sports like basketball, volleyball, and track—where explosive jumping and sudden direction changes...
Fractures vs Sprains: Key Differences Accidents and injuries are common, especially when playing sports or engaging in physical activities. A common issue people face is a painful ankle injury that prevents weight-bearing and may be accompanied by swelling or bruising. It can sometimes be difficult to differentiate between a sprain and a fracture, but understanding...
Post-Surgery Recovery Undergoing surgery for a sports injury can be an overwhelming experience, especially when it involves the knee. The recovery process, particularly after surgeries like the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) surgery, can be challenging and require dedicated effort. However, with the right strategies in place, it is possible to heal effectively, regain strength, and...
Injury Prevention Tips Sports injuries are a common risk for athletes, but with the right precautions, the chances of injury can be significantly reduced. Whether you\’re a competitive athlete or someone who enjoys playing sports recreationally, implementing sports injury prevention tips is key to keeping your body safe and ensuring a long, healthy athletic career....
If you are looking to get your heart rate up and to break out a sweat, working out at home can be just as effective as going to the gym. Without the need to use any fancy equipment or to travel beyond your bedroom, you can get just as strenuous a workout done. In fact, you can use your own bodyweight to strengthen and train every muscle in your body.
You must have heard of the term cardio (or cardiovascular fitness) being thrown around by health professionals, fitness fanatics and even your friends and family but what is cardio really?
Whether you’ve recently injured your knee or you’ve been suffering from knee issues for many years, you can minimise your knee pain if you follow these do’s and don’ts.
To stay in good health and remain fit, physical activity is a must.
It cannot be emphasised enough that sedentary behaviour should be limited. A little physical exertion can go a long way to prolong living and serves as a great way to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Regular physical activity can advance your health and lessen the risks of developing several fatal diseases.
The combination of both TCM and orthopaedic management may provide even better results when it comes to sports injury management as this allows the injury to be managed in a balanced and objective manner, combining the benefits of both conventional and traditional medicine.
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Comprehensive treatment for orthopaedic conditions and sports injuries. Dr Leo provides assessment and treatment for orthopaedic and sports injury cases at his Novena clinic.