While we covered some ground in our last interview with Carolyne Anthony, Dr. Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon offers a different take on women and fitness, discussing the physiological differences between men and women and why some results will necessarily be different.
Continue readingMadam S is a 50-year-old government servant who came to see me about a year ago with a complaint of right shoulder pain for 3 months’ duration. The pain started as vague discomfort in her shoulder whenever she does overhead activities such as wiping her house windows, combing her hair or hanging clothes at home. She also has pain in the shoulder whenever she lies on the affected shoulder at night.
Continue readingWith the school holiday on, I thought this topic would be appropriate.
Continue readingInjuries can occur from inadequate preparation of muscles and tendons of our body for occasional strenuous activities – the so-called ‘weekend warriors’.
Continue readingWhat drives accomplished, talented athletes to take the illegal quick fix of steroids and other performance enhancers, and what are some of the potential long-term effects of usage on the body? Dr. Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, untangles the complicated web of drug use in sports, exploring the three main areas: therapeutic, recreational and ergogenic.
Continue readingPara pesakit kencing manis mempunyai risiko lebih tinggi untuk mendapat jangkitan kuman (yang kadangkala boleh menjadi serius dan mengancam nyawa), terutamanya ke atas anggota badan yang sering terdedah seperti kulit, tangan dan kaki.
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The patient was a 46 year old man, referred from his neighborhood GP.
Continue readingMalaysians are getting increasingly active as the benefits of sports and exercise for general health and chronic disease control becomes apparent.
Continue readingHow much calcium is enough or too much? When do you know you need supplements? Is osteoperosis strictly a female problem?
Continue readingThe current incidence of diabetes in Malaysian is about 23 percent – 1 in 5 Malaysian is a diabetic – this does not include the numbers undiagnosed
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