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Conditions We Treat in Singapore
283 conditions across sport, joint and limb, hand and upper limb, spine, occupational, post-surgical and chronic pain. Every one links to the page that covers it. If yours is not here, send us the name and we will tell you whether we treat it.
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Sports & Recreational Injuries 111
Injuries tied to a specific sport, grouped by sport for fast self-identification.
Pickleball
All Pickleball injuries, by body part
Pickleball ElbowLateral EpicondylitisSharp or burning pain on the outside of the elbow that flares when you grip the paddle or hit a backhand. Almost always triggered by a sudden jump in playing frequency without conditioning the forearm. Pickleball Shoulder StrainRotator Cuff TendinopathyA deep ache in the shoulder after games, worse on overhead shots and at night. The rotator cuff is being asked to stabilize more than it has been trained for. Pickleball Achilles StrainAchilles TendinopathyStiffness at the back of the heel first thing in the morning, easing with movement. Common in players over 40 and in those who've just moved from doubles to singles. Pickleball Calf StrainMedial Gastrocnemius StrainA sudden pull at the back of the calf on a push-off, sometimes with a popping sensation. Re-injury is common in players over 40 without targeted calf loading.Badminton
All Badminton injuries, by body part
Badminton Ankle SprainLateral Ligament SprainA sudden roll of the ankle on a lunge or landing, followed by swelling and pain on the outside of the ankle. The most common injury on the Singapore court. Badminton Shoulder ImpingementSubacromial ImpingementA pinch in the shoulder on overhead smashes and serves, often with a dull ache at night. Repeated overhead loading is outpacing recovery. Badminton Achilles TendinopathyInsertional / Mid-Portion Achilles TendinopathyMorning stiffness at the back of the heel and soreness that eases into play then returns afterwards. Driven by the explosive push-off that badminton demands. Badminton Wrist SprainWrist Ligament Strain / TFCC IrritationPain on the pinky side or back of the wrist during net play and tight wrist shots. Often the TFCC (triangular fibrocartilage complex) is irritated, not just a strain. Badminton Jumper's KneePatellar TendinopathyPain just below the kneecap that builds through training and matches. A tendon loading problem, rarely fixed by rest alone.Tennis
All Tennis injuries, by body part
Tennis ElbowLateral EpicondylitisPain on the outer elbow that builds over weeks, worse with gripping, lifting a kettle, or shaking hands. Most people who have it don't actually play tennis, it's a forearm loading problem. Tennis Shoulder ImpingementSubacromial Pain SyndromeA pinching in the top of the shoulder on serves and high forehands. The rotator cuff is failing to keep the shoulder centred under load. Tennis Leg (Calf Tear)Medial Gastrocnemius StrainA sudden sharp pain in the back of the calf mid-match, sometimes with a feeling like you were kicked. Grade and location decide your recovery window. Tennis Wrist PainWrist Extensor TendinopathyPain at the back of the wrist on topspin forehands and one-handed backhands. Often follows a string change, racquet change, or volume spike.Squash
Table Tennis
Golf
All Golf injuries, by body part
Golfer's ElbowMedial EpicondylitisPain on the inside of the elbow, worse when gripping or on the trailing arm through impact. Often from over-gripping, fat shots, or a sudden swing change. Golf Low Back PainLumbar Mechanical PainPain in the lower back after a round or on the follow-through, often worse on the trail-side. Rotation demand exceeds what the spine and hips are currently handling. Golfer's Wrist InjuryHook of Hamate / TFCC IrritationPain at the base of the lead wrist on impact, especially from a fat strike or hitting off a mat. Can hide a hamate fracture, worth checking. Golf Neck StrainCervical Rotation StrainNeck stiffness on the trail side after a long practice round. The cervical spine is asked to rotate and hold at end range under repetitive load.Running
All Running injuries, by body part
Runner's KneePatellofemoral Pain SyndromeA dull ache around or behind the kneecap, worse on downhills, stairs, or after sitting with knees bent. Usually a loading and control issue, not damage. IT Band Syndrome (Running)Iliotibial Band Friction SyndromeSharp pain on the outside of the knee that shows up at a predictable mileage and shuts the run down. Almost always a load, cadence, or hip control issue. Shin SplintsMedial Tibial Stress SyndromeAn ache along the inner edge of the shin that warms up at first then worsens as mileage stacks. A warning sign, ignored, it becomes a stress fracture. Runner's Achilles TendinopathyAchilles Tendinopathy (Running)Stiffness and soreness at the back of the heel, classically first thing in the morning. Often follows a hill block, a shoe change, or a spike in mileage. Runner's Plantar FasciitisPlantar FasciopathyA stabbing pain under the heel with your first steps out of bed. Eases with movement then returns, and can linger for months if ignored. Hamstring Strain (Running)Hamstring Muscle StrainA sudden pull in the back of the thigh during a sprint or acceleration, followed by tightness and limping. Sprinters and track interval runners are most exposed. Runner's Stress FractureTibial / Metatarsal Stress FractureA pinpoint, progressive pain in the shin, foot, or hip that hurts when you hop or push off. Needs early recognition, running through it is how you get a full fracture. Runner's Hip Pain (GTPS)Gluteal TendinopathyA deep ache on the outside of the hip, worse on single-leg stance, climbing stairs, and lying on that side. Very common in female runners over 40. Proximal Hamstring Pain (Running)Proximal Hamstring TendinopathyA deep ache right at the sit-bone, worse on sitting and stretching. Often stubborn, and often misdiagnosed as simple 'tight hamstrings'.Trail Running
Triathlon
Gym & Weightlifting
All Gym & Weightlifting injuries, by body part
Lifter's Lower Back StrainLumbar Strain / Discogenic PainA sudden grab in the lower back mid-deadlift or squat, or an ache that builds over a few workouts. Technique and load management are the usual culprits, not fragility. Lifter's Shoulder ImpingementSubacromial ImpingementA pinching at the top of the shoulder on bench, overhead press, or lat pulldown. A sign the rotator cuff and scapula aren't keeping up with the load. Rotator Cuff Strain (Lifting)Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy / Partial TearA deep shoulder ache with weakness on pressing or reaching. Often shows up after chasing a PR or a sudden training bump. Lifter's Wrist StrainWrist Extensor / TFCC IrritationPain at the back of the wrist on front squats, push-ups, or overhead pressing. Usually a wrist position and mobility issue, not a tear. Squatter's KneePatellar Tendinopathy / PFPSPain at the front of the knee on squats, lunges, and stairs, sometimes with a grinding sensation. Load tolerance of the tendon or joint has been exceeded. Bench Press Pec StrainPectoralis Major StrainA sharp pull or pop in the front of the chest or armpit on a heavy bench press. Partial tears can be missed, bruising takes days to show.CrossFit
All CrossFit injuries, by body part
CrossFit Shoulder InjuryRotator Cuff / Labral StrainShoulder pain from kipping pull-ups, snatches, and overhead volume. High technical load + fatigue is a common injury cocktail. CrossFit Lower Back StrainLumbar StrainLow back pain building through a WOD or after metcons. Technique breakdown under fatigue is usually the trigger. CrossFit Knee PainPatellar Tendinopathy / PFPSFront-of-knee pain from box jumps, wall balls, and high-volume squatting. A tendon or joint load issue, not structural damage.Football / Soccer
All Football / Soccer injuries, by body part
Soccer ACL TearAnterior Cruciate Ligament TearA sudden pop and swelling after a twist, pivot, or tackle, with the knee feeling unstable. One of the most common season-ending injuries in Singapore football. Soccer Meniscus TearMeniscal InjuryCatching, clicking, or giving way in the knee after a twist, often with pain on deep squats and kneeling. Not every meniscus tear needs surgery, many settle with rehab. Soccer Hamstring StrainHamstring Muscle StrainA sharp pull at the back of the thigh during a sprint, shot, or long stride. Re-injury rates are high without structured rehab, not just rest. Soccer Groin StrainAdductor StrainPain on the inside of the thigh that sharpens on kicking, sprinting, and changing direction. Often masks a deeper hip or pubic issue if it keeps returning. Soccer Ankle SprainLateral Ankle Ligament SprainA rolled ankle from a tackle or uneven pitch, with swelling and pain on the outside of the ankle. Repeat sprains are common when rehab is cut short.Rugby
All Rugby injuries, by body part
Rugby Shoulder DislocationAnterior Glenohumeral DislocationA shoulder forced out of joint in a tackle or ruck. First-time dislocations under 25 have high re-dislocation rates without structured rehab. Rugby AC Joint SprainAcromioclavicular Joint SprainA hard fall or collision on the point of the shoulder, now painful on reaching across the body. Grade decides the timeline and whether surgery enters the picture. Rugby Neck StrainCervical Strain / StingerNeck tightness with or without an arm stinger after a tackle. Burners and stingers that repeat need formal assessment before returning to contact.Basketball
All Basketball injuries, by body part
Basketball Ankle SprainLateral Ligament SprainLanding on another player's foot, a sideways roll, swelling, bruising. The most repeated injury in the sport, and one of the most under-rehabbed. Jumper's Knee (Basketball)Patellar TendinopathyPain just below the kneecap that builds over weeks, worse on jumps and deep squats. A tendon loading problem, rest alone rarely fixes it. Basketball Achilles RuptureAchilles Tendon RuptureA sudden sharp pain in the back of the calf on a jump or push-off, often described as being kicked. Needs urgent review, decisions made in the first week shape the outcome. Jammed Finger (Basketball)Volar Plate / PIP SprainA finger caught on a ball or another player's hand, now swollen and bent. Easy to dismiss, easy to leave with a permanent deformity if handled badly. Basketball ACL TearAnterior Cruciate Ligament TearA non-contact pivot, a loud pop, and a knee that won't hold weight. Common in recreational and competitive players alike, and in women more than men.Netball
All Netball injuries, by body part
Netball Ankle SprainLateral Ligament SprainA landing-and-pivot ankle roll, swelling on the outside of the ankle. Netball has one of the highest ankle sprain rates of any sport. Netball ACL InjuryAnterior Cruciate Ligament TearA sudden pivot, a pop, and a swollen knee that won't hold weight. Female netballers are particularly exposed, structured rehab matters whether you operate or not. Netball Jumper's KneePatellar TendinopathyPain below the kneecap that builds through training and lingers after. A tendon load issue, and one of the most commonly mismanaged.Volleyball
All Volleyball injuries, by body part
Volleyball Jumper's KneePatellar TendinopathyPain just below the kneecap that builds through blocks and spikes. A tendon that has been loaded faster than it can adapt. Volleyball Shoulder PainRotator Cuff TendinopathyA hitting shoulder that aches after every match and slows down the spike. Typically a scapular control and rotator cuff strength gap. Volleyball Finger SprainPIP / DIP Joint SprainA finger caught on a block, now swollen and hard to bend. Easy to dismiss, but untreated volar plate injuries become stiff, crooked fingers.Floorball
Hockey
Cricket
All Cricket injuries, by body part
Fast Bowler's BackLumbar Stress Fracture / Pars DefectLow back pain on the non-dominant side in a fast bowler. A stress injury to the pars bone, return too early and it becomes chronic. Cricket Side StrainIntercostal / Oblique StrainA sharp pull on the side of the rib cage while bowling, sometimes with rib pain on breathing. Typically 4-8 weeks to rehab properly.Swimming
All Swimming injuries, by body part
Swimmer's ShoulderRotator Cuff Tendinopathy / ImpingementA deep ache at the top or front of the shoulder that builds lap by lap. Almost always a stroke mechanics, volume, or scapular control problem. Breaststroker's KneeMCL Strain / Patellofemoral PainPain on the inside of the knee during or after breaststroke sets. The whip kick is loading tissue that hasn't been prepared for the volume. Freestyle Neck StrainCervical StrainNeck stiffness and tightness that follows sets with lots of breathing to one side. A breathing pattern and rotation issue more than anything else.Dragon Boat
All Dragon Boat injuries, by body part
Dragon Boater's Lower Back PainLumbar Rotation / Flexion StrainLow back pain from the repetitive rotation and forward reach of paddling. Volume builds up fast pre-race. Dragon Boater's ShoulderRotator Cuff TendinopathyA persistent ache in the top shoulder from the reach stage. Technique and capacity gap, usually addressable. Dragon Boater's Wrist TendinitisWrist Extensor TendinopathyWrist pain from gripping the paddle through the catch and drive. Common in pre-season volume spikes.Rowing
All Rowing injuries, by body part
Rower's Lower BackLumbar Disc / Facet StrainLow back pain at the catch or at the finish, often one-sided. Rowing loads the spine in a narrow range, small faults compound. Rower's Rib Stress FractureRib Stress FractureA sharp, localised pain on the rib cage that hurts on deep breaths and coughing. Common in competitive rowers with high volume blocks. Rower's Wrist TendinopathyWrist Extensor TendinopathyPain at the back of the wrist from feathering the oar. Usually a technique and conditioning gap, not structural.Cycling
All Cycling injuries, by body part
Cyclist's Knee PainPatellofemoral Pain / IT Band SyndromePain in the front or outside of the knee on longer rides or sustained climbs. Almost always a bike fit or pedalling pattern issue, not knee damage. Cyclist's Neck and Upper Back PainCervicothoracic StrainA burning tightness between the shoulder blades and at the base of the neck that builds on longer rides. A posture-under-load problem, fixable without giving up the bike. Handlebar PalsyUlnar Neuropathy at the WristNumbness or weakness in the pinky and ring finger after long rides. Direct pressure on the ulnar nerve at the wrist, and very responsive to handling changes. Cyclist's Lower Back PainLumbar Mechanical PainLower back tightness and pain after an hour in the saddle. Often a hip mobility, core endurance, and bike fit cluster, not a back injury.Yoga
All Yoga injuries, by body part
Yoga Hamstring TendinopathyProximal Hamstring TendinopathyA deep ache right at the sit-bone, worse in forward folds and on sitting. A classic overstretching injury in flexible practitioners. Yoga Wrist PainWrist Extensor Tendinopathy / Carpal ImpactionPain at the back of the wrist in downward dog, plank, and chaturanga. A load tolerance issue, correctable with sequencing and hand placement changes. Yoga Shoulder StrainRotator Cuff / Labral StrainShoulder pain on chaturanga, wheel, or advanced inversions. Stability is being asked to do more than strength has been trained for.Pilates
All Pilates injuries, by body part
Pilates Neck StrainCervical Flexor StrainFront-of-neck soreness from holding a chin-tuck during hundreds and roll-ups. A deep neck flexor endurance issue. Pilates Back StrainLumbar Flexion StrainLow back pain from repetitive flexion work on a mat. Often fixed by varying the movement diet rather than quitting.Dance
All Dance injuries, by body part
Dancer's Hip (Snapping Hip)Snapping Hip SyndromeA snap or click at the front or outside of the hip on turns and leg extensions. Can be tendon catching, joint capsule, or a labral flag. Dancer's Ankle ImpingementPosterior Ankle ImpingementPain at the back of the ankle in relevé and pointe work. Often an os trigonum or bony pinch issue, it has specific treatment. Dance-Related Foot Stress FractureMetatarsal Stress FractureProgressive pain on the top of the foot that hurts on push-off and landing. High-mileage dancers are exposed, especially mid-performance season.Bowling
Muay Thai
All Muay Thai injuries, by body part
Muay Thai Shin PainTibial Periostitis / Stress ReactionAching along the shin from pad work and sparring. Bone conditioning is a process, ignoring the warning signs gets you a stress injury. Muay Thai Elbow HyperextensionElbow Ligament StrainElbow pain after a block or a locked arm in the clinch. Ligament and capsule irritation, most settle with graded return. Muay Thai Knee StrainPatellar Tendinopathy / Ligament StrainFront-of-knee pain from repeated knee strikes, clinches, and pad holding. A tendon and ligament load mismatch.BJJ
All BJJ injuries, by body part
BJJ Shoulder DislocationAnterior Glenohumeral DislocationA shoulder forced into end-range and popped out from a kimura, americana, or scramble. First-timers under 25 have high re-dislocation rates without rehab. BJJ Neck InjuryCervical Strain / Disc StrainNeck tightness and headaches after rolling, sometimes with arm tingling. Most are muscular, but persistent nerve symptoms need screening. BJJ Finger and Hand InjuriesPIP Sprain / Volar Plate / Finger FractureSwollen, stiff, or crooked fingers after gripping the gi. Easy to shrug off, and that's how you end up with a permanently deformed finger.Boxing
All Boxing injuries, by body part
Boxer's Fracture (Combat Sports)5th Metacarpal Neck FractureA knuckle punch gone wrong, now with swelling and a visibly dropped knuckle. Alignment and rotation decide how well you grip afterwards. Boxer's Wrist SprainWrist Ligament / TFCC StrainWrist pain on heavy bag and pad work, especially when wraps are loose or technique breaks down. Often a TFCC irritation.Rock Climbing
All Rock Climbing injuries, by body part
Climber's Finger (Pulley Injury)A2 Pulley InjuryA pop at the base of the finger during a crimp, with swelling and tenderness on the palm side. Grading it early decides whether you climb again in 4 weeks or 4 months. Climber's ElbowMedial Epicondylitis / Brachialis StrainPain on the inside of the elbow after hard bouldering days, often with morning stiffness. A tendon overload from repeated crimping and locking-off. Climber's ShoulderLabral / Rotator Cuff StrainA deep ache or catching in the shoulder on overhead moves and dynos. Can be a labral issue, especially after a big fall or a reach that went bad. Climber's WristTFCC / Wrist Extensor StrainWrist pain on slopers, mantles, and compression problems. High-force wrist loading with limited time to adapt.Hiking
Ultimate Frisbee
Equestrian
Joint & Limb Conditions 70
Shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, foot and ankle, tendinopathies, ligament injuries, cartilage problems, bursitis, and joint pain.
Hand, Wrist & Upper Limb Conditions 35
Our clinical anchor, hand therapy is its own discipline within rehabilitation.
Neck, Back, Spine & Tailbone Conditions 21
Pain, stiffness, and nerve symptoms from the neck to the coccyx, including disc, joint, and postural pain.
Occupational & Lifestyle Conditions 13
Conditions linked to how you spend your working hours, desks, tools, parenting, instruments, wards, wheels.
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation 25
Structured recovery after surgery. The early weeks often decide the final outcome.
Chronic Pain & Long-Term Conditions 8
Pain that has outstayed its welcome, and needs a different approach than acute injury.
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