NUH sports surgeon and two-time SEA games gold medallist in marathon and triathlon shares 4 tips on how to prevent and recover from injuries incurred during training for a big race.
1) Let the body rest after the injury to let it heal
2) Ice area of injury to reduce pain and tissue damage
3) Compress and elevate injured leg to bring down swelling and minimise loss of function
4) Find and address root cause of injury
Participation in sports increases one's risk of being injured. To cater for the special needs of the active population, the National University Hospital (NUH) and Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH) offer sport medicine services to cater for the unique needs of these active individuals. The sports medicine services, dedicated to support all competitive athletes and active individuals in achieving their sports and fitness goals, are run by sports physicians, sports orthopaedic surgeons
and physiotherapists who are strong advocates for safe sports through prevention and early management of injury.
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16 май 2024
