Prevention of Back Pain Back pain is a problem of significant proportions which we face today, with about 12% of the world’s population having experienced back pain lasting for more than 1 day, and about 23% for more than 1 month [1]. With such significant numbers, rehabilitation for back pain is arguably one of the […]
Read MoreThe BMJ has published an infographic giving a brief overview of updated National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommendations for the assessment and management of low back pain and sciatica [1]. Accompanying a neat summary of the NICE recommendations, this infographic illustrates the pathway that a person with low back pain will undertake when […]
Read MoreStrength and conditioning is important to up your golf game. That’s what athlete and world’s top golfer, Tiger Woods, believes. Poon Kok Hoong was featured in an article about the importance of golf in exercise, where he recommends a sequence of 5 exercises to improve balance, core and hip strength and flexibility. These exercises can […]
Read MoreWhiplash and Whiplash Associated Disorder A whiplash injury is often caused by traumatic sports injuries, falls, or motor vehicle accidents, when a back-and-forth movement of the neck occurs forcefully and rapidly. It is defined as an acceleration-deceleration mechanism of energy transfer to the neck and head. [1] This high impact force may cause bony or […]
Read MorePain is an emotional experience that everyone would encounter in life. Unlike parameters such as body temperature and heart rate, pain is an abstract concept that cannot be objectively measured; it is greatly influenced by factors such as age, gender, preexisting medical conditions, social and cultural norms (Strong et al, 2002, p. 4). For instance […]
Read MoreIt is a condition that causes pain in one’s jaw, especially during orofacial activities such as chewing, swallowing, speaking and facial expression. It is most commonly being characterized as dull aching, pulling pain or feeling of stiffness. TMD pain is more common in women than men, mainly due to female reproductive hormones – oestrogen. [1] […]
Read MoreBursa is a thin, lubricated cushion wedged between two surfaces to prevent friction between bone and surrounding soft tissues. The bursa sac is surrounded by synovial membrane that consist of synovial fluid. This synovial membrane is semi-permeable, that allows temporary blood flow to the bursa when injury occurs. Bursitis occurs when the synovial membrane of […]
Read MorePatient who has right sided stroke, may tend to neglect the left side of the body and shifting the body weight more onto the non-affected side. Thus, the body alignment will be altered affecting the body biomechanics. Stroke patient may have weakness on one side of the body, either the hands, arms or lower legs […]
Read MoreRotator cuff disorder is a common cause of shoulder pain. The four rotator cuff muscles that act as stabilizers, which surround the shoulder joint are supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis and teres minor. These four muscles join together to form a large tendon called rotator cuff tendon. This tendon passes through the subacromial space. In order for […]
Read MoreNeck pain is a common health problem in the population. Unfortunately women reported more consistently with neck pain compared to men. [1][2] It was found out that office or desk bound workers are among those who complaint of neck pain more frequently. Some studies showed people experience relapses of NP after recovering from it about […]
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