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Sports Injury Prevention
Dr. Lim Baoying specialises in injury prevention strategies aimed at enhancing athletes’ well-being and performance. With a deep understanding of the demands of athletic pursuits, Dr. Lim takes a proactive approach to minimise the risk of injuries that could impede athletes’ progress.
Through personalised consultations and comprehensive assessments, she identifies biomechanical imbalances, weaknesses, and areas of vulnerability, offering tailored interventions and exercise regimens with the aid of the various members of the multidisciplinary allied health team to address them.
Common Sport Injuries
Injury prevention is a proactive approach to keeping athletes at their best. Dr. Lim Baoying focuses on personalised strategies aimed at preserving your health and optimising performance, ensuring you stay injury-free and ready to excel in your athletic endeavours.
Head
- Concussion
Shoulder
- Acromioclavicular joint injuries
- Rotator cuff tendon injuries
- Shoulder instability
- Glenoid labrum tear
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder osteoarthritis
Elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Golfer’s elbow
- Triceps tendinopathy
- Tendon tears around the elbow
Wrist / Hand
- Ligamentous sprains in the wrist
- Overuse tendinopathies of the wrist
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Trigger finger
Spine
- Neck pain with or without arm pain
- Cervical spondylosis
- Low back pain with or without leg pain
- Lumbar spondylosis
- Scoliosis
- Intervertebral disc disorders
Hip
- Hamstring tendon injury
- Gluteal tendon injury
- Hip bursitis
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Hip impingement syndrome
- Snapping hip syndrome
Knee
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome
- Iliotibial band friction syndrome
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Osgood-Schlatter disorder
- Patellar or quadriceps tendinopathy
- ACL injuries
- Lateral or medial collateral ligament injuries
- Meniscus injuries
Lower Leg
- Chronic exertional compartment syndrome of the leg
- Shin splints
- Stress fractures
Ankle / Foot
- Ankle sprain
- Ankle instability
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Plantar fasciopathy
- Morton’s neuroma
- Stress fractures
Injury Prevention Techniques
Injury prevention encompasses a comprehensive array of assessments and training methods tailored to mitigate the risk of common sports injuries, ensuring athletes can pursue their passions with confidence and resilience.
Musculoskeletal Screening
Musculoskeletal screening identifies potential biomechanical issues and injury risks through comprehensive assessment.
Assessment and Evaluation
An assessment of each individual can provide precise insights into an athlete's physical condition and areas for improvement.
Education and Counselling
Education and counselling sessions offer valuable guidance on injury prevention strategies and proper training techniques.
Training Program Development with a Coach
Collaborating with a coach ensures personalised exercise regimens aligned with individual needs and goals.
Monitoring
Monitoring involves ongoing assessment and adjustment of training programs to optimise effectiveness and minimise injury risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Injury prevention is about taking proactive steps to safeguard your well-being before injury strikes, helping you stay active and healthy. On the other hand, injury treatment is about addressing injuries that may have occurred, offering support and care to aid in your recovery journey.
Many types of injuries can be prevented through proactive measures. These include common sports injuries such as sprains, strains, fractures, tendonitis, and overuse injuries. Additionally, preventive strategies can also reduce the risk of traumatic injuries like dislocations and fractures, as well as chronic conditions such as tendinopathy and stress fractures.
Our Doctor
Our Sports Doctor: Dr Lim Baoying
Dr. Lim Baoying seamlessly integrates her passion for sports into her medical career as a sports physician. As an Associate Consultant at Changi General Hospital, she completed her Sport Medicine Advanced Specialist Training and has been instrumental in major sporting events, including the Youth Olympics Games and Southeast Asian Games.
Beyond her clinical role, Dr. Lim is an avid runner and cyclist with achievements in marathons and cycling championships. As an educator, she contributes to sports medicine knowledge and injury rehabilitation courses, making her a well-rounded figure in the field.
