Injuries and Conditions Resources
Welcome to the Regis Wellness Injuries and Conditions Resource Hub – your guide to chronic and acute conditions, wellness, and pain management. Find concise insights, expert advice, and the latest research to empower your health journey.
May 14, 2024
Whiplash is a neck injury commonly caused by traffic accidents. It can create lifelong problems, with more than 50% of whiplash victims experiencing chronic neck pain as a result of the injury.
May 14, 2024
Tennis elbow is a common condition that can happen to anyone. It causes persistent elbow pain that can affect your daily activities. It affects approximately 1-3% of the population annually.
May 14, 2024
Sports is a popular hobby for people all over the world. It is estimated that almost 30 million children and teens participate in sports in the U.S. However, participating in sports comes with the risk of sports injuries, which is extremely common.
May 14, 2024
A slipped disc, also known as a herniated disk, is the most common cause of neck, arm, back or leg pain. It is estimated that 2% of people get a slipped disc annually.
May 14, 2024
Shin splints refer to one of the most common types of lower leg injuries. It typically happens to people who participate in activities that involve high-impact stress on the feet and legs, including runners, military personnel and dancers.
May 14, 2024
Plantar Fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain. It is estimated that every 1 in 10 people will experience Plantar Fasciitis during their lifetime.
May 14, 2024
A meniscus tear is one of the most common knee injuries, with approximately 61 out of 100,000 people will experience an acute meniscus tear. For those aged above 65, 60% of them will experience a degenerative meniscus tear.
May 14, 2024
Golfer’s elbow, medically referred to as medial epicondylitis, is a common elbow condition caused by overuse injuries. While it is less common than Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, Golfer’s elbow accounts for approximately 10% to 20% of all epicondylitis.
May 13, 2024
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are one of the most common forms of knee injuries. It accounts for more than half of all knee injuries. These injuries are common in both professional and recreational sports athletes.
May 13, 2024
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the human body. It is prone to injuries due to the limited blood supply it receives and the forces it is subjected to in our everyday activities.
May 14, 2024
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It is extremely common for athletes to experience sports injuries. Sometimes, these injuries can be so severe that they become career-ending. Most people feel that these sports injuries are unavoidable.
May 14, 2024
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Sciatica is a common problem, affecting as many as 40% of people in their lifetime. It also tends to become more frequent as you age and is most common amongst people in their forties. Sciatica attacks can vary in terms of severity and duration.
May 14, 2024
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It is common to feel pain after surgery and post-surgery pain control is important to speed up the recovery process and lower the risks of developing health complications after the surgery.
May 14, 2024
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More than 200 million people suffer from osteoporosis across the world. It is suggested that 1 in 3 women above the age of 50 and 1 in 5 men will experience osteoporosis fractures in their lifetimes.
May 14, 2024
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Gout is a type of inflammatory arthropathy (joint disease) that is increasingly common worldwide. In fact, it is the most common inflammatory arthritis globally.
May 14, 2024
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Frozen shoulder causes stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint, with symptoms worsening over time. Symptoms of pain and stiffness generally go away within 3 years.
May 14, 2024
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Chronic pain affects approximately 20.4% of all adults, making it an extremely common condition, with prevalence increasing with age. 7.4% of adults had chronic pain so severe that it limited their ability to work as well as their quality of life.
May 14, 2024
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Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand. More than eight million people are affected by carpal tunnel syndrome every year.
May 13, 2024
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Arthritis is one of the most common chronic illnesses in Singapore. Typically associated with ageing, the most common type of arthritis, osteoarthritis, affects 1 in 10 Singaporean adults and 1 in 5 elderly Singaporeans.