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Associated Press
20-07-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
BMJ Physiotherapy Expands to One@Kentridge Medical Centre Adjacent to NUH
Serving Kent Ridge, Clementi, Holland, and West Singapore with expert hands-on care 'We built this branch to serve patients who need continuity in care—especially right after surgery or discharge from NUH.'— Bruno Chia, Principal Physiotherapist, BMJ@One@Kentridge SINGAPORE, CENTRAL SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, July 20, 2025 / / -- Trusted by doctors and patients across the island, BMJ Physiotherapy has quietly opened a new clinic at One@Kentridge Medical Centre, located within the National University Hospital (NUH) compound. The West-side addition, which began operations in April 2025, offers a seamless transition for post-hospital recovery and is led by seasoned physiotherapist Bruno Chia—a name familiar to many in Singapore's healthcare and sports community. 'We built this branch to serve the needs of patients who are discharged from hospital but still need continuity in care,' says Bruno. 'One@Kentridge offers a unique opportunity—we're steps away from NUH wards, yet operate as a private practice. This gives our patients flexibility, comfort, and access to hands-on, specialist-led rehabilitation.' From NUH to Home: The Missing Link in Recovery While NUH houses its own physiotherapy department, demand for musculoskeletal and post-operative rehab often stretches beyond availability. BMJ Physiotherapy's clinic at One@Kentridge fills this critical gap—providing direct access to physiotherapy within the same compound as the hospital. Whether it's a senior recovering from joint replacement surgery or a young adult with a slipped disc, BMJ's West Singapore branch is designed to support recovery with minimal downtime, allowing patients to transition from hospital to home without losing treatment momentum. Located right beside the NUH Main Building (Zone F) and accessible via Kent Ridge MRT, BMJ@One@Kentridge is also ideal for outpatient referrals from NUH doctors, private specialists, and walk-ins seeking expert care. Google Maps: Leading the Team: Bruno Chia Bruno Chia, Principal Physiotherapist at BMJ@One@Kentridge, brings more than 12 years of experience treating both hospital and private sector patients. A graduate of Trinity College Dublin, he is known for his calm precision, patient-centred approach, and strong communication in English, Mandarin, and Hokkien. His hospital background at Changi General Hospital (CGH) and Changi Sports Medicine Centre (CSMC) includes accolades such as: - CGH Best Service Award - Eastern Health Alliance Caring Award He has served as the official physiotherapist at: - South East Asian Games 2015 - World Rugby 7s (2014) - National Netball Super League - Singapore Inter-Varsity Taekwondo Championship Bruno is also a certified Exercise is Medicine Singapore practitioner, RockTape Instructor, and trained in vestibular physiotherapy, helping patients with dizziness, vertigo and balance disorders—an increasingly common condition among the elderly and post-concussive youth. 'Whether it's neck pain or post-op rehabilitation, my goal is to restore confidence in movement. Recovery isn't just physical—it's deeply emotional,' he adds. A Patient's Words: 'I'm Finally Pain-Free After Months' One of Bruno's patients, Ms Chye Hoon Er, shared this review after being referred by her orthopaedic doctor for lower back issues: 'I had a torn disc (L4 & L5) and was in pain for months. After just a few sessions with Bruno, I could feel the improvement. He took the time to understand my condition and tailor every session to my progress. No generic exercises—only what worked for me. I'm now feeling so much better.' This personalised care is what BMJ Physiotherapy is best known for. Each case is assessed in detail before any treatment plan is prescribed. Bruno's techniques include Myofascial Release, Muscle Energy Techniques, Joint Mobilisation, and Cognitive Behavioural Approaches—all rooted in evidence-based physiotherapy. Services Available at BMJ@One@Kentridge - Post-Surgical Rehabilitation (Knee, Hip, Shoulder, Spine) - Vestibular & Balance Therapy (Vertigo, Dizziness) - Sports Injury Treatment & Performance Conditioning - Chronic Pain (Neck, Back, Shoulder) - Scoliosis Management (Children & Adults) - Muscle Weakness & Core Stability Programmes With immediate appointment availability and no referral letters required, the NUH branch is ideal for patients seeking fast, reliable, and professional physiotherapy care near the hospital. Serving West Singapore and Beyond Patients from Clementi, Holland, Bukit Timah, Buona Vista and even Jurong East have found the new clinic a welcome alternative to central locations. Its proximity to Kent Ridge MRT and bus lines makes it convenient for both weekday sessions and post-work appointments. About BMJ Physiotherapy BMJ stands for Bones, Muscles, and Joints—and that's exactly what the team specialises in. Founded by Darek Lam, former Head of Physiotherapy at Changi Hospital, BMJ Physiotherapy is a leading physiotherapy group in Singapore with a team of therapists who are mostly former athletes and experts in manual therapy, injury prevention, and long-term rehab strategies. BMJ currently operates six branches island wide: BMJ@ Marine Parade: 1 Marine Parade Central, Parkway Centre, #06-03, Singapore 449408 T: +65 6871 4352 | +65 8127 4395 BMJ@Tampines: 3 Tampines Central 1, Tampines Plaza 1, #06-05, Singapore 529540 T: +65 6871 4350 | +65 9105 6648 BMJ@Ang Mo Kio: Blk 727 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6, #01-4254, Singapore 560727 T: +65 6871 4355 | +65 9183 5339 BMJ @Kovan/Hougang: Blk 204 Hougang St 21, Kovan City, #01-103, Singapore 530204 T:+65 6909 5208 | +65 9181 7290 BMJ @ Kallang Wave Mall 1, Stadium Place, Kallang Wave Mall@Sports Hub. #01-79, Singapore 397628 T: +65 6871 4363 | +65 9101 5338 BMJ@One@Kentridge (NUH): 1 Lower Kent Ridge Road, #04-03/04, One@Kentridge Medical Centre, Singapore 119082 T: +65 6572 4106| +65 8690 3630 Richard Branson Physio Asia Association email us here Visit us on social media: Instagram Facebook YouTube Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. 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Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Want to avoid aches and pains while driving? Physiotherapist reveals all
A physiotherapist has revealed a number of tips for motorists so they can avoid aches and pains while driving. It comes as research from Cazoo found that 57% of drivers surveyed say they suffer from 'Repetitive Driving Strain' (RDS). This is pain in areas such as their back, neck, shoulders and hips while driving. To help them out, Helen O'Leary, director and physiotherapist at Complete Pilates, has teamed up with Cazoo. Together, they have created a driver-friendly car guide on how drivers can best position themselves when driving, to avoid aches and pains. It's important to if you're driving a shared car to adjust the seat so it bests fits you when you're behind the wheel. Helen explains: "First of all, you need to ensure that the seat is not pressing against the back of your knees - many cars allow you to lengthen or shorten the seat to achieve this. "Seat height is also key - you should be sitting upright, similarly to in a desk chair. "Finally, when thinking about the steering wheel height, you should ensure that your arms are slightly bent. "Most modern cars allow you to adjust the seat exactly, so ensure you take time to set it correctly before each drive.' Supporting your spine is the most effective way to avoid RDS, which can be done fairly easily. Helen says: "The easiest way to do this in a car is getting Lumbar support, or finding a way to support your lower back - for example through a cushion. "Ensuring you have enough support in your lower back will help you sit up straight without overextending.' If you have the option for cruise control in your car, then that can help reduce RDS. Helen explains: "This feature can be incredibly useful for preventing pain. Having a car with cruise control means that you can take your foot off the gas and therefore not work your foot and ankle muscles constantly. "This will help reduce the chances of a sore and tired foot and ankle, particularly those muscles at the front of your shin.' Cars with options for this include a Volkswagen ID5, and a Ford Mustang Mach E. It's important to take breaks from driving to give your body a chance to move and lubricate its own parts. Recommended reading: UK's top 10 stolen car models in the last year revealed (Is yours on the list?) The top 10 cars on the market that are the easiest to park in the UK How often should your car's engine oil be changed? Motoring expert reveals all Helen adds: "It is also worth taking time to stretch in this break, as it can help to prevent any further stiffness'. It is important to maintain a good strength and flexibility routine to aid recovery after long drives. Exercises Helen recommends include back extension, Reverse Nordics, sumo squat, high step up and book openings.
CTV News
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
BMW crashes into sports clinic storefront in North Vancouver
A North Vancouver business has been forced to close after an SUV crashed through its front window Monday afternoon. Deep Cove's typically quiet Dollarton Village shopping precinct was shaken when the driver of a silver BMW X3 veered her car onto the curb and into the floor-to-ceiling glass windows at the entrance of physiotherapy clinic North Shore Sports Medicine. Clinic manager Liam Stock had left the store just shortly after 10 a.m., mere moments before the collision, and was alerted to the incident via a phone call from a worried staff member explaining a car had driven through the front of the store. 'To the best of my knowledge, it was just an instance of hitting the gas, the wrong pedal,' said Stock, adding how the driver had been a woman in her late 50s or 60s. 'She had kind of jumped the curb, hit the metal support beam, went through that and then crashed into the front door frame of the clinic,' he said. Of the three staff members who were in the store at the time of the crash, one was in the staff room and had heard the commotion, one was seeing to a patient a few feet away from the shop's front, and a third was sitting at the front desk 'about a foot or two' from where the car had come to a halt, he said. 'I don't know if she had time to react, but she wasn't injured in any way,' said Stock. 'She is definitely shaken up. We've checked in with her a few times today, and she said she's okay. It's just one of those lucky moments, I guess.' As for the extent of the damage, Stock said the car suffered some superficial damage to its front, while the front-facing windows and door or the clinic have been left 'completely shattered.' A metal support beam for the awning of the storefront was left 'resting on the hood of the BMW,' he said. The Deep Cove outpost – the business houses a second store on North Vancouver's Brooksbank Avenue– will be boarded up Monday evening and will be out of action Tuesday, Stock said. He hopes business can resume by means of the back door come Wednesday, but it will likely be 'several weeks' before the business is functioning as it once was, he added. According to a statement issued by the North Vancouver RCMP, a vehicle drove into the business around 10 a.m. Monday morning in was appeared to be a case of 'peddle mistake.' It appears to be a case of peddle mistake. No one was injured, police said, and 'alcohol and speed are not a factor.' Stock noted that the incident marked the second time a car had been driven through a storefront in the Deep Cove shopping village, following a similar crash that occurred at a Nesters grocery store in 2023.
Medscape
07-07-2025
- Health
- Medscape
Exercise Adherence Support Boosts Vertebral Fracture Rehab
TOPLINE: A tailored exercise adherence intervention integrated into physiotherapy rehabilitation enhanced mobility outcomes in people with vertebral fragility fractures. At 12 months, participants who received adherence support demonstrated better functional mobility and exercise capacity than those who received standard rehabilitation. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a randomised controlled trial to evaluate whether adding a tailored, theory-driven adherence support intervention to a standard physiotherapy exercise programme improves outcomes in people with osteoporotic vertebral fragility fractures. They enrolled 126 participants (mean age, 72.7 years; 83% women) from eight hospitals in England and Wales, all of whom had at least one vertebral fragility fracture confirmed using radiography, X-ray, MRI, or DEXA; had experienced back pain in the past 12 months; and were able to walk 10 m independently. Participants were randomly assigned to either the control group or the intervention group (n = 63 each), where both received progressive exercise rehabilitation including musculoskeletal assessments, treatment sessions, and a home exercise plan comprising strength, posture, and balance exercises over 4 months. The intervention group also received an integrated exercise adherence intervention that used a motivational interviewing approach with goal setting and three or more behaviour change techniques. The primary outcome was the Timed-Up and Go test at 12 months that assessed balance, lower limb function, functional mobility, and fall risk, whereas secondary outcomes included measures of physical functions and self-reported outcomes. TAKEAWAY: At the 12-month follow-up, the intervention group demonstrated a faster performance in the Timed-Up and Go test than the control group by 2.1 seconds (P < .01), which was clinically significant. In the 6-minute walk test that determines functional exercise capacity, the intervention group covered a significantly greater walking distance than the control group (mean difference, 24.5 m; P < .01). No significant differences were observed between groups in other outcome measures of physical functions including thoracic kyphosis, test of dynamic standing balance, and test of shoulder and back muscle endurance. No intervention-related serious adverse events or adverse events were reported in either group. IN PRACTICE: "The results of this study provide evidence that integrating tailored support for exercise behaviour throughout physiotherapy exercise rehabilitation for people with VFF [vertebral fragility fractures] can help to sustain effects and improve longer-term functional mobility outcomes," the authors wrote. SOURCE: This study was led by Karen L. Barker, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation, Oxford, England. It was published online on June 30, 2025, in Osteoporosis International. LIMITATIONS: Physiotherapists and participants were necessarily aware of their allocated group. Physiotherapists had differing levels of knowledge and experience of using the motivational interviewing approach. DISCLOSURES: This study received support from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Charitable Trust. The authors reported no conflicts of interest. This article was created using several editorial tools, including AI, as part of the process. Human editors reviewed this content before publication.
CTV News
04-07-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Speaking up for cancer survivors
Winnipeg Watch Denise Dreikluft, physiotherapist and study lead, shares how Manitobans can help improve cancer rehab care.
