Sports Medicine Association Singapore (SMAS) is the registered society for Sports Medicine and Sports Science professionals in Singapore. Our members represent and embody the multi-disciplinary spirit that is key to the specialty. Our integrated community includes doctors, physiotherapists, podiatrists, sports nutritionists and dieticians, exercise physiologists, sports scientists and sports psychologists. We are a non-profit organisation committed to the promotion of quality Sports Medicine and Sports Science education to the sporting community in Singapore and beyond.

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December 2025

DR. FOO GEN LIN MBBS (University of London), MMed (Ortho), FRCSEd (Ortho), FAMS (Ortho) Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Apex Sports Clinic Visiting Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, National University Hospital Visiting Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Woodlands Health   Common Running Knee Injuries & Treatment Options This talk covers the most common knee injuries in runners, such as “runner’s knee,” iliotibial band issues, and tendon problems. We’ll look at why they happen, how to recognise the signs early, and what you can do to recover. Practical strategies for rehab, training adjustments, and prevention will be shared so you can keep running stronger and