Physiotherapy is a therapeutic health profession concerned with enhancing mobility and the quality of life of a person who may have been affected physically in one way or another.

This is done through an assessment of abnormalities in movements of the body, treatment of the problem areas and prevention of further abnormalities. Physiotherapists aim to help people gain as much movement and physical independence as possible so that they are able to resume their normal job or lifestyle, where possible.

The scope of physiotherapy is wide and ranges from health promotion to injury prevention; and acute post-injury or surgery management to the management of chronic conditions.

Amputee Rehabilitation
People with amputations undergo physiotherapy in order to walk with their prosthesis (artificial leg) in the most normal way possible.

Physiotherapy also aims to help them return to their regular activities, work and / or sport where possible. Caregiver training is also provided if the clients are unable to achieve independence when donning or walking with their prosthesis.

We work closely with other healthcare professionals including the prosthetist, orthotist, podiatrist and rehabilitation physicians to provide holistic rehabilitation to help our patients achieve their goals.

Physiotherapists play a role at three stages during the rehabilitation process:

PHASE 1: PRE-PROSTHETIC REHABILITATION
This phase is to get the patient ready for the fitting of the prosthetic leg.

PHASE 2: PROSTHETIC REHABILITATION
The patient is re-orientated with everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs, maneuvering of drains, slops and obstacles.

PHASE 3: ADVANCED BALANCE AND ACTIVITY TRAINING
When the patient is ready to progress, he / she will be trained in activities such as running, mountain climbing, etc.

Ankylosing Spondylitis Class
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a form of an arthritis disorder that affects the spine.

The spine stiffens due to the inflammatory processes at the attachments of ligaments and capsules of the spine. The cause for AS is unknown. However, there is a strong genetic / family link and males are commonly affected.

The AS Club is part of the National Arthritis Foundation. It consists of exercise programme including stretches for different parts of the body. The AS exercise class programme is an extended service conducted by the physiotherapists of Tan Tock Seng Hospital every Friday evening. The programme comprises of stretches and endurance exercises. It aims to encourage patients to practice safe exercising regularly.

Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac rehabilitation is a specially designed program that can help improve your cardiac fitness and reduce your risks of future heart problems. This multidisciplinary program offers a combination of exercise, education and lifestyle modifications to help you achieve an active, healthy lifestyle.

Our rehabilitation staff will show you how to exercise safely and effectively based on your ability and needs. We will help you improve your cardiovascular fitness as you move through the program and achieve positive lifestyle changes. Throughout your rehabilitation, we will monitor your progress and provide feedback to your medical physician.

This program will help you learn about your condition, develop a heart-healthy exercise routine, adjust to a healthier lifestyle, return to a productive life, and cope with future health concerns.

Our structured learning program includes:

Individual exercise testing and exercise prescription
Supervised exercise sessions tailored to your abilities and needs
Educational presentations on lifestyle changes that can reduce your risk of future health problems
Physiotherapists will monitor your vital signs, symptoms, and exercise responses and communicate your progress to your referring physician.

This program consists of ten exercise sessions, two pre and post assessment sessions with six educational talks by the respective allied healthcare professionals (cardiac nurse, dietician, pharmacist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist and psychologist).

Is this program for you?
Cardiac Rehabilitation is for individuals who have:

• chest pain (angina)
• congestive heart failure
• valvular disease
• for those recovering fromheart attack,cardiac surgeries (valve repair, pace maker insertions, AICD placements)
• angioplasty (PTCA)
• rotoblator atherectomy
• Stent placement
• People with cardio risk factors such as: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, physical inactivity and obesity will also benefit from cardiac rehabilitation prevention and maintenance programs.

Clinical Pilates
Clinical Pilates is a unique rehabilitation process, where physiotherapists blends pilates exercises with the latest evidence based research on the core, to improve the management of patients suffering from lower back and neck pain.

This program will provide safe and gentle exercises to strengthen reduce pain and restore function of the spine.

Clinical Pilates is conducted in a group format.

Diabetes Exercise Program
The Diabetes Rehabilitation Program is a supervised, therapeutic program that combines exercise and education for individuals who have Type I, Type II or pre-Diabetes Mellitus. This program encourages the development of a healthy, active lifestyle to manage diabetes with exercise.

A customized program is designed for each individual based on age, exercise physical capacity and medical condition. Individuals will leave the program confident in their ability to exercise safely at home, yet empowered by the knowledge of the disease management.

This program consists of eight ten exercise sessions with two pre and post assessment sessions.

Is this for you?
Diabetes exercise program rehabilitation is for individuals who have Type I, Type II Diabetes Mellitus and with impaired fasting glucose.

Ergonomics Clinic
Rising healthcare costs in Singapore have made preventive health initiatives even more relevant than ever.

In 2008, Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSDs) accounted for 41% of work-related health problems reported in Singapore. The economic loss due to WRMSDs was estimated to be $3.5 billion in 2011, which was equivalent to 1% of Singapore's GDP. In 2013, back injuries due to ergonomics risks accounted for more than 3500 man-days lost at work. WRMSDs is currently the leading occupational disease in Singapore (2018 statistics from WSH Council), with back injuries due to ergonomics risks being the most commonly reported. With such high economic burden and workers requiring long term medical care in future if their WRMSD is undiagnosed or untreated, it is imperative to reduce or prevent the occurrence of such WR