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.
09/02/2026
Despite badminton being considered a light racket sport, it still carries a risk of injury. Badminton requires quick changes of direction, constant overhead actions, and landing actions, which put great stress on muscles and joints.
06/02/2026
Squash is a highly competitive and physically demanding sport, squash can cause a lot of stress on the muscles, joints, and cardiovascular system, especially when not conditioned properly, resulting in poor performance or injury. Physiotherapy can help treat squash injury but also in improve speed, agility, and endurance on the court.
03/02/2026
Despite tennis being a non-contact sport, it is notorious for causing overuse injuries, such as tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis), shoulder strain, and ankle sprains due to repetitive, high-impact movements. Compared to another popular racket sport like badminton, the tennis racket is also significantly heavier and so it naturally places more stress on the arm.
03/02/2026
Squash is considered a high-impact game that has a higher probability of injuries. When played in comparison to tennis or badminton, squash is played in smaller spaces with faster reflexes and more lunges and twists. This increases the pressure on the muscles and tendons, making the game more susceptible to injuries.
14/05/2024
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.
14/05/2024
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.
14/05/2024
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.
14/05/2024
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.
14/05/2024
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.
14/05/2024
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.
14/05/2024
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.
14/05/2024
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.
13/05/2024
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.
13/05/2024
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.
30/01/2026
In Singapore’s fast moving and highly stressful environment, Singaporeans sometimes cannot help but develop unhealthy everyday habits. These habits may seem minor and non-influential, but they may be the very reason that is affecting your health. Today, we’ll be explaining how common everyday habits can lead to Yang deficiency.
14/05/2024
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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.
14/05/2024
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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.
14/05/2024
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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.
14/05/2024
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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.
14/05/2024
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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.
14/05/2024
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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.
14/05/2024
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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.
14/05/2024
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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.
13/05/2024
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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.
