by Foo Yoong | May 21, 2024 | CARDIOPULMONARY & PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION
What is Primitive Reflex? Primitive reflexes are automatic or involuntary movements directed from the brainstem without cortical involvement. They play a crucial role in survival and developmental processes. As a baby grows, these primitive reflexes will slowly...
by Foo Yoong | May 15, 2024 | CARDIOPULMONARY & PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION
Introduction: Cerebral palsy (CP) stands as a neurological disorder impacting movement, muscle tone, and posture, particularly prevalent among children. It presents a diverse range of symptoms and severity levels, making comprehension of its causes, symptoms, and...
by Foo Yoong | Jan 5, 2024 | PELVIC/HIP/KNEE/ANKLE/FOOT
Achilles Tendinitis (AT) is a condition where the strongest tendon in our body – achilles tendon that connecting the calf muscle and heel was inflammed. The possible causes of AT include 1. Overused through activities such as walking, running, jumping and stair...
by Foo Yoong | Nov 29, 2023 | ERGONOMICS AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, GENERAL, SCOLIOSIS/SPINE
Scoliosis is a medical condition marked by an abnormal three-dimensional curvature and rotation of the spine. While this curvature can manifest at any age, it’s often observed during periods of rapid growth, such as adolescence. The causes are diverse, including...
by Foo Yoong | Oct 24, 2023 | ERGONOMICS AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, SPORT
You may have heard of doing static stretching before and after exercise. It benefits our flexibility and avoids injuries. Stretching helps to warm up the soft tissues, prepare the muscle to perform in sports. Other than static, there is dynamic stretching also. It...
