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Preventive Measures to Golfer’s Elbow Injury

Golfer’s elbow results from overuse or repetitive stress to the tendons and muscles that help with wrist and finger flexion. In this article, Dr Bryan Wang, an elbow specialist will take us through non surgical approach such as physical therapy and lifestyle changes to preventing this injury.

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Protein and Its Roles in Orthopaedics

Protein is the material basis of life and an important part of human tissues. It is a vital macronutrient with broad implications for human health, particularly in orthopaedics, where it plays a crucial role in tissue healing, muscle regeneration, and overall skeletal health.

Dr Bryan Wang will share how protein impacts various aspects of musculoskeletal health, from injury recovery to post-surgical rehabilitation, and why it is a key focus in orthopaedic care.

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Rehabilitation: Shin Splints and Knee Injuries

Shin splints are one of the more common and persistent forms of injuries a runner or athletes in sports focused on lower extremities can experience. Often beginning as a niggle, shin splints can worsen with time and become a nagging injury when full blown.

Dr Bryan Wang, an orthopaedic surgeon at Beacon Orthopaedics, will dissect the correlation between knee injuries and shin splints, and how to ensure one gets back to full fitness in good time.

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Shoulder Dislocation in Martial Arts

Shoulder dislocations can be fairly common in Martial Arts discipline – especially due to joint manipulation techniques present in certain martial art forms. The shoulder is known to be an inherently unstable joint due to it being a ball socket joint.

In this episode of collaboration with Sportplus, Dr Bryan Wang of Beacon Orthopaedics share with us the causes to diagnosis of shoulder dislocations and what to look out for shoulder injuries precautions.

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Common Running Injuries: The Dreaded Runner’s Knee

Whether you are a casual runner or an athlete that undergoes strenuous training, Runner's knee injury often characterised as dull pain around the front of the knee (patella) and is symptomised by pain, grinding, or clicking sound of the kneecap. Read on and find out running pointers from good running form to good posture of the knees and midfoot strike, all to prevent common running injuries.

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ACL Injuries: Navigating the Challenges

ACL tears are one of the most soul-crushing and common injuries amongst footballers. Dr Bryan Wang of Beacon Orthopaedics takes us through the injury, navigating the challenges of ACL injuries, and what you should do if you have an ACL tear.

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Shoulder Injuries: How To Ensure A Safe Workout

Correct form and knowing your limits are essential in living a healthy lifestyle safely, SportPlus.sg sat down with Dr Bryan Wang of Beacon Orthopaedics to find out more on how form affect your shoulder, and achieving the right technique takes time, discipline, and professional guidance.

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