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16/10/2015

http://www.medicaldaily.com/weak-knees-wearing-high-heels-may-cause-premature-osteoarthritis-knee-318608

High heels of a certain height can prematurely age the knee joints and increase a woman’s risk of developing osteoarthritis.

01/10/2015

The heavy downpour at this early morning should help clear the haze a little. With outdoor exercises such as walking, cycling, jogging inhibited by the haze, how are you exercising those joints and muscles of yours?:)

01/10/2015

Hyaluronic acid is a substance that is naturally present in the human body. It is found in the highest concentrations in fluids in the eyes and joints. As we age, the hyaluronic acid concentrations in our bodies decrease, which is why there is the creation of HA products such as fillers for the face, and HA injections for the joints (mostly knees.) There are also topical creams/moisturizers with HA in them, and ingestible vitamin supplements with HAs in them.

Do you have any products at home with Hyaluronic Acid in them?

31/08/2015

3rd Trophy of the year for Leftose- Unity's Best Brand Award (Anti-Inflammatory and Mucolytic)!

31/08/2015

Waking up at 3am to cycle on Benjamin sheares and seeing a view like this. Worth the wake!

31/08/2015

The STEP OUT team at the OCBC CYCLE Sportive 42km event! Excellent weather, with a nice finale at the new OCBC stadium! All about teamwork and having great fun!

20/08/2015

Have you stepped out of your comfort zone lately to conquer new territories, new adventures??

20/08/2015

Have you seen these guys (Toujin aka 'Slice n Dice' and Kage aka 'Throat Whisperer'), around in the Watsons pharmacies?? Let them fight the nasty bugs for you!

13/08/2015

https://youtu.be/St-Jic0kVgs
Dr Tho Kam San from Orthopaedics International shares his joys of being an orthopaedic surgeon- "Even biblical, make a lame person walk again, this is something so inspiring to me, especially to see a person who is on a wheelchair, who is limping, to walk again, to have a normal life. This, I find very enriching because I have seen so many happy faces, so many people being able to enjoy life again, through some of the interventions that we do."

Truly an expert in his field, who truly cares for his patients.

Dr Tho Kam San practices in Singapore at Gleneagles and Mount Alvernia Hospitals. Dr Tho is actively involved in the management of professional sportsmen esp...

05/08/2015

Heard of the term PRP?
"PRP (Prolotherapy) is a method of injection treatment designed to stimulate healing by causing temporary, low grade inflammation at the injection site, raising growth factor levels and promote tissue repair and growth.

The PRP itself (irritation, needle microtrauma) is what is "tricking" the body into initiating repair at these long forgotten sites. This is especially important with chronic injuries, degeneration and severe tendonosis, where the body has stopped recognizing that area as "something to repair".

MOH Singapore has instructed that PRP injections be used in the context of ligament and tendon injuries. Other places such as Korea and Malaysia, these PRP injections have been utilized in other conditions such as skin rejuvenation, migraine, insomnia, anti-aging, back pain or neck pain treatments. "

(http://www.stepout.com.sg/what-the-experts-are-saying/dr-bernard-lee-platelet-rich-plasma-prolotherapy.aspx)

Here what the experts have to say, from knee joint pain management, to the different treatment options available.

03/08/2015

The 2nd award of the year for LEFTOSE (WATSONS BESTSELLER AWARD)!!!Sayonara chesty coughs and sore throats!!
Find out more on www.leftose.com!

19/06/2015

What are the chances of you getting osteoarthritis?
Here are some of the possible factors:-
1. Age: Chances increase as you grow older (typical patients are those above 50)
2. Gender: Females are more likely to get OA
3. Obesity: Weight puts stress on your joints
4. Genetics
5. Previous injury, damage: Over-use from sports, etc