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Home » Health & Fitness » Medical » Physiotherapy, Chiropractic & Osteopathy

Physiotherapy, Chiropractic & Osteopathy

18th May 2020 by Amy Greenburg 8 Min Read

https://expatliving.sg/physiotherapy-osteopathy-chiropractors-singapore-clinics-healthcare-wellness/

Physiotherapy, osteopathy and chiropractic treatment can help treat sports injuries, back problems, stiff necks and many other health issues too. We talk to some of the best clinics in Singapore about what they do, popular misconceptions of their practices and what they love about their jobs.

City Osteopathy & Physiotherapy

This holistic healthcare centre in Singapore has branches at Raffles Place, Bukit Timah and Novena. The experienced team includes osteopaths, physiotherapists and naturopathic doctors, as well as sports massage and lymphatic drainage therapists, a health and nutrition coach, and a women’s health therapist. They work together to provide care for patients of all ages.

In response to COVID-19, City Osteopathy & Physiotherapy is currently also offering virtual consultations to help with existing pain or new injuries. Of course, a hands-on session is different than an in-person consultation. However, the City team can still identify issues effectively through video calls to determine the underlying cause of the problem, and give appropriate advice for guided treatment at home.

An online session normally involves discussing symptoms and taking a thorough history, analysing movements to assess a patient’s limitations, education about the condition and a management plan, along with specific exercises to facilitate healing, and self-myofascial release techniques. They can even conduct an ergonomic assessment of your home workstation to help you create a better work environment!

City Osteopathy & Physiotherapy
City Osteopathy Physiotherapy

Hear from Jenny Mullen (18 years of experience working as an osteopath and sports rehabilitation therapist, specialising in post-operative lower limb injuries and sports injury rehabilitation):

“As an osteopath, I treat holistically. I aim to find the root cause of the problem rather than just treat the symptoms. Each individual is treated uniquely according to his or her needs; this makes my job interesting, as every day is completely different. You have no idea who’ll walk through the door and what they’ll be suffering from! From babies as young as four days old to teenagers, and adults up to 90 years and over, I work with a wide range of people. The biggest misconception about osteopathy is that osteopaths only treat the spine. In fact, we treat the entire body from head to toe – from ankle sprains, meniscus injuries of the knee and frozen shoulder to lower back pain, neck pain and headaches, among other conditions.”

CBD, Bukit Timah, Novena
6222 2451| cityosteophysio.com

The Osteopathic Centre

This holistic family healthcare practise has three locations in Singapore: the CBD (#06-05 The Arcade), East Coast (#01-02 Bowmont Centre) and Park Avenue Rochester (31 Rochester Drive, Level 24). For over 12 years, founder Dr Paul Bell and his international team of osteopaths have been helping individuals to improve their quality of life and their sense of wellbeing with cranial, visceral, pre- and post-natal and paediatric osteopathy, biomechanical assessments, stress management, ergonomic assessments, nutritional advice, dry needling, exercise prescription, pre- and post-surgery rehabilitation, and mat and reformer Pilates.

Although osteopathy is all about the physical touch of manual therapy, The Osteopathic Centre’s team of practitioners have a ton of knowledge that can be shared via video or phone consultations. In fact, during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Osteopathic Centre team has found virtual consolations to be very effective, particularly for those families with newborn babies who need support. Additionally, the team has had much success helping those patients suffering from acute injuries where immediate advice is needed to help reduce the pain.

Osteopathic treatment

Hear from Dr Paul Bell (professional doctorate in health, and over 23 years of experience in pain and injury treatment):

“Often, the assumption is that osteopaths only treat the spine. In fact, we treat the whole body and consider other factors that may be affecting daily life. It’s important to recognise that pain and injury may have many causes, and that lifestyle and emotional factors can play an important role in the ability to manage and improve symptoms. Our aim is not only to address biomechanical, postural and musculoskeletal issues. We also help identify other factors that can be addressed to reduce pain and increase function. In addition, we provide coping strategies to help deal with the effects that physical and psychological stress have on the body.”

CBD, East Coast, Rochester Drive
6221 4064 | theosteo.com.sg

Edge Healthcare

This progressive, evidence-based clinic has three locations in Singapore: two in the CBD (#01-01A, 137 Telok Ayer Street and #01-100 4 Robinson Road) and one at Orchard (#11-01 The Forum, 583 Orchard Road).

Edge Healhcare’s trained therapists are dedicated to providing personalised care to patients looking to lead pain-free lives. The clinic’s wide range of services include cranial, visceral, pre- and post-natal, and paediatric osteopathy, physiotherapy, naturopathic medicine, functional movement assessments, dry needling, pre- and post-surgery rehabilitation, and NAET – a form of complementary therapy that is used to help desensitise individuals with various allergies or intolerances. So, whether you’re having problems with dizziness or experiencing pelvic floor dysfunctions, these guys have got you covered!

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Edge Healthcare team works closely with other medical and health professionals including general practitioners, sports physicians, orthopaedic surgeons, podiatrists, personal trainers and sports coaches to help achieve the best result for their clients.

Edge Healthcare

Hear from Ray McCarthy, Senior Physiotherapist:

“As a physiotherapist, every day is different, as every patient has unique problems. These can range from children with developmental issues to active adults with sports injuries. Ultimately, job satisfaction is by far the best perk as a physio, as we are continuously guiding and helping people recover and reach their goals.

Getting a detailed understanding of the individual as a whole and how their issue is impacting their lives is crucial. Normally, the first session includes a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s condition, formulating a diagnosis and creating a treatment plan with the patient’s input. Follow-up sessions may include a combination of soft tissue work, joint mobilisation and progressive exercises.”

Telok Ayer, Robinson Road and Orchard Road
6222 4766 | edgehealthcare.com.sg

Academy of Chiropractic Clinic

Chiropractor Dr William Choi has been in practice for 13 years, opening the Academy of Chiropractic Clinic in Singapore in 2010. It remains the only chiropractic office here that practices the Gonstead Method. This unique system conducts a thorough analysis of the spine using five specific criteria to detect the presence of vertebral subluxation complex (a misalignment of the spinal column that leads to certain symptoms and health problems). These include visualisation, feeling the patient’s spine in both static and dynamic positions, x-ray analysis, and the use of an instrument called a Nervoscope, which can uncover signs of inflammation.

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Dr Choi working with a patient at Academy of Chiropractic Clinic

Hear from Dr Choi:

“The Gonstead Method represents the ultimate standard in ‘hands on’ spinal adjusting. It remains the leader in chiropractic techniques. The first examination includes a complete patient history, full spine x-ray analysis and instrumentation of the spinal column; only then will spinal adjustments be made. For me, it’s rewarding to locate a patient’s problem, correct it and watch it improve over time. Chiropractic isn’t just for spinal pain or back pain. It encompasses the whole body; it’s for men, women and children, and it should be a part of your healthy lifestyle.”

#02-27 Riverside Point, 30 Merchant Road
6438 5051 | accsing.com

Heartland Rehab

The specialists at Heartland Rehab are dedicated to increasing quality of life through mobility and exercise, and providing the best experience possible for sports, orthopaedics and spine rehabilitation. Though Heartland has physical locations at Orchard (111 Somerset Road, #07-02) and Queenstown (11 Jalan Bukit Merah, #01-4454), patients can also opt for at-home therapy sessions or tele-rehab physiotherapy. Of course, right now, it’s all about tele-rehab appointments! Heartland has seen great results treating patients with such conditions as lower back pain, neck pain, jaw pain and clicking, shoulder and rotator cuff conditions, hip pain, knee pain, ankle sprains and plantar fasciitis.

At Heartland, each session starts with a detailed interview to help identify the root cause of the pain, and the contributing factors. Once an individualised treatment plan is designed, the patient will be guided through an exercise programme and manual techniques like dry needling, soft tissue mobilisation, joint mobilisation or electro physical agents, if necessary. Videos are sent to clients via email so that they can continue their exercise programmes at home. 

Physiotherapy at Heartland Physio in Singapore

Hear from Gareth Chew Zhixiang, director and principal musculoskeletal physiotherapist:

“When someone walks in with pain in the neck or lower back, and walks out feeling new again, that makes all the effort worthwhile. Often, it’s the simple correction of certain movement patterns or activation of muscles that makes the difference for the patient. For post-operation clients, I particularly enjoy being part of the team to maximise their joint health and muscles, allowing for a better quality of life after the procedure.

As physiotherapists, we are ‘knowledge brokers’ when it comes to treatment of pain – meaning that it’s more than just the physical contact that helps; helping you gain knowledge of your body and how to recover is half the battle won.”

9424 7154 | info@heartlandrehab.sg
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Singapore Headache & Migraine Clinic

This clinic offers migraine and headache sufferers a holistic alternative to the long-term use of painkillers, or surgery. With over 15 years of clinical experience and a commitment to continual research, Dr Jon Marshall incorporates the latest clinical evidence into his treatments to ensure the best results possible for his patients across his three clinics: the CBD (#10-02 Robinson Square), East Coast (1 Jalan Saudara Ku), and Novena (#05-02 Revenue House).

As an osteopath, Dr Marshall’s approach is to address the root cause of the problem, not just the symptoms, thus restoring the whole body to optimal health. His treatment method incorporates natural techniques like osteopathy, dry needling, corrective exercise, lifestyle advice, ergonomic and postural modifications, and stress release strategies.

Dr Jon Marshall of Singapore Headache and Migraine Clinic

 Hear from Dr Jon Marshall:

“I have a genuine passion for helping people get the most out of their bodies without the need for drugs or surgery. The human body has an innate capacity for self-regulation and health. As holistic health professionals, we are simply removing the obstacles and restoring the body to optimal health. This then sets in motion the body’s natural healing process, and the body gets stronger and healthier on its own. That’s the most rewarding part of this job – physically being able to see improvement to patients’ health and fitness.”

CBD, East Coast, Novena
9006 8375 | sgheadachemigraine.com

Physio Down Under

Physio Down Under is the first dedicated women’s health physiotherapy practice in Singapore. It treats everything from urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic floor muscle dysfunction and sexual pain to rectus diastasis (abdominal muscle separation), bowel conditions (constipation, faecal incontinence), pregnancy and post-natal conditions such as pelvic girdle pain, wrist conditions and blocked milk ducts. Founders Monica Donaldson and Tamara Gerdis combine their physiotherapy experience with evidence-based practice to create individualised treatment plans, with the main focus on their patients’ goals.

Currently, Physio Down Under is offering tele-health consultations and virtual Pilates sessions, as well as in-person visits three days a week for urgent cases.

Hear from Monica and Tamara (over 30 years of combined experience in women’s health physiotherapy):

“As university graduates in women’s health physiotherapy, we’ve always been passionate about women’s health. We’ve had some excellent mentors and access to world-class women’s health university courses over the years. This, alongside our individual 15 years of women’s health physiotherapy experience, allows us to effectively diagnose and treat what are often extremely personal and distressing conditions for women. We believe that every woman should be able to have access to professional care in a safe and supportive environment for these conditions. In addition, preventative care plays a huge role in what we do. A postnatal check, six to eight weeks post-delivery, can help guide a woman safely back into exercise and pick up any potential problems early on.”

#01-30 Phoenix Park, 318 Tanglin Road, Block B
6909 5580 | physiodownunder.sg

 

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Amy Greenburg

Originally from Los Angeles, Amy is passionate about Netflix, sipping rosé at rooftop bars and travelling. On weekends, you’ll most likely find Amy walking her Jack Russell terriers along the river with her kids, or devouring dumplings at Din Tai Fung with her husband.

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