Recognizing the unique physiology make-up, injury patterns and health concerns of the exercising youth and women of all ages and fitness levels, KKH has in place a multidisciplinary sports medicine team to meet the needs of these individuals.
What is sports medicine?
Sports medicine is a special field of medicine that studies:
- The prevention and management of sports and exercise related injuries or medical problems
- Sports and exercise performance enhancement issues
- The promotion of physical activity and fitness in individuals of all age groups
Multidisciplinary Approach to Treatment
To ensure that patients receive all-rounded specialized care, the Sports Medicine Clinic is supported by a group of specialists comprising:
- Sports physicians
- Sports orthopaedic surgeons
- Musculoskeletal radiologists
- Physiotherapists
- Fitness specialists
- Dietitians
- Psychologists
- Medical specialists in paediatrics, adolescent medicine, gynaecology and obstetrics
Range of services
The Sports Medicine Clinic offers the following comprehensive range of services for children, adolescents and women of all ages and fitness levels:
- Diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries
Through modification in training regime, correction of biomechanical errors, physical therapies and reconditioning, our sports physicians, physiotherapists and fitness specialists help female and junior athletes with acute or chronic overuse injuries to return to sports participation as soon as possible. If surgery is necessary, our sports orthopaedic surgeons will utilize most current techniques to aid the recovery process.
- Diagnosis and treatment of medical problems affecting sports and exercise performance
Exercising individuals may also encounter common medical problems that may affect their sports performance. For example, exercise induced asthma, overweight or underweight concerns, menstrual irregularity etc. Our sports physicians will work collaboratively with the respective medical specialists to offer seamless and sports focused medical care.
- Management of sports and physical performance issues
Our sports physicians and dietitians can also help you address other performance related issues such as strength and conditioning, dietary and hydration strategies in sports, use of supplements for performance enhancement etc.
- Pre-participation medical evaluation
A medical assessment before sports or exercise participation helps to identify conditions that may predispose one to injury during sports or exercise. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to avoid or reduce potential injuries and complications.
- Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription
Women and children who are healthy or with chronic disease can benefit from proper exercise training. Through a baseline fitness assessment, our sports physicians can help you design a safe exercise programme to fulfill your fitness or health goals. Exercise programmes will be carried out in a fully equipped gym and supervised by our physiotherapists or fitness trainers.
New - Exercise Program for Children
To make an appointment, please call Central Appointments at 6294 4050.
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Name |
Designation |
Qualifications |
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Dr Ong Wee Sian |
Head & Consultant Sports Physician |
MBBS, M.Sp.Med(Aust), G.Cert.Sp.Nutr(Aust) |
|
Dr Lam Khee Sien |
Senior Consultant,
Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery |
MBBS, FRCSE, FAMS |
|
Dr Ang Kian Chuan |
Consultant,
Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery |
MBBS (Melbourne), FRCS Ed, FRCS Ed (Orth) |
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Dr Andrew Tan Hwee Chye |
Consultant,
Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery |
MBBS, FRCS (Glas),
FRCS Ed (Orth) |
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Micheal Lim |
Clinical Exercise Physiologist |
B.Sc (Hons), CSCS |
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