Due to the limited range of movement that the ankle joint permits, any sudden movement that changes its normal position could cause a sprain or strain.
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Dislocations occur at joints, where two or more bones meet and have contact with each other. In such instances, the bones forming the joint are either entirely or partially displaced from their regular position.
Dr Sean Leo was featured on Singapore’s largest Chinese-language publication, Zao Bao, to talk about popping sounds in the knee, its causes, diagnosis and management.
Does running cause arthritis? No, but certain factors associated with it may raise your risk over time like overtraining, injury leading to biomechanical changes, muscle imbalance. If you have pain while running, consult your orthopaedic surgeon.
The knee is one of the most complex joints in the human body, and plays a crucial role in nearly all athletic activities. Consequently, the knee is highly susceptible to injuries, especially in sporting activities.
A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine indicates that Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears might heal naturally.
As medical progress evolves, it is essential to recognize the dynamic nature of healthcare and approach scientific literature with discernment. Discussions in this article focus on ACL repair surgery, exploring its viability as a treatment option for ACL injuries and it is done with current available knowledge. As greater understanding of the discussed techniques occurs over time and long-term clinical results become available, what is accepted as recommended treatment currently may change in the future.
For individuals that spend countless hours in the gym, putting in a great amount of effort to improve on their physical health and appearance, it is important to know that nutrition plays an important role in muscle recovery.
When preparing for National Service, one of the important factors young men and women should bear in mind, is the vigorous physical training they will be taking part in.
Many individuals live rather sedentary lives and it could be worthwhile to start preparing for the rigorous physical training that National Service entails prior to enlisting.
The drastic change from a fairly sedentary lifestyle to one that is bustling with physical activity could potentially cause injuries when one enlists in National Service.
Here are the most common injuries sustained during training.
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Comprehensive treatment for orthopaedic conditions and sports injuries. Dr Leo provides assessment and treatment for knee replacement cases at his Novena clinic.