DR. PATRICK GOH

MBBS (S’pore), MSS, FAMS (Sports Med), PBM

Consultant Sports Physician, Sports Medicine International

Platelet Rich Plasma for Musculoskeletal Conditions

Over the past two decades, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has become an increasingly used treatment for musculoskeletal conditions. However, PRP is not a single uniform therapy—it comprises a range of preparations with differing biological properties, which can influence clinical outcomes.

This lecture provides a practical overview of PRP, focusing on its current clinical applications, the supporting evidence, and strategies to optimise its use in musculoskeletal practice.

Key topics include:

• Current clinical indications for PRP in musculoskeletal conditions
• The evidence base supporting PRP therapy
• A practical approach to patient selection and treatment strategies
• Technical tips and clinical pearls to maximise outcomes

Speaker Profile

• Accredited Sports Medicine Specialist (MOH)
• Medical Degree (MBBS) 1984, National University of Singapore
• Post-Graduate Masters in Sports Sciences (Sports Med) and Valedictorian, US Sports Academy, 1988.
• Fellow, Academy of Medicine Singapore, and Chairman of Sports Medicine Section
• Former Chairman, MOH Sports Medicine Subspeciality Training Committee,
• Advisor, NTU Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine
• Former Team Singapore Medical Officer for 2 Olympic Games, and several Asian, Commonwealth and SEA Games, and the National Football Team

During the late 90’s, he pioneered the use of point-of-care MSK ultrasound and guided MSK injections in Singapore. In 2007 he became Singapore’s first sports physician to incorporate platelet-rich plasma injections in his daily practice. He was a former faculty member of The Ortho-Biologic Institute (TOBI) based in the USA and has been a frequent invited speaker on PRP at ortho-biologic seminars and workshops in Singapore and overseas, including the USA, Switzerland, Italy, China, Korea, South-East-Asia and Australia.

In the area of ESWT, he pioneered it’s use for MSK conditions in 1998 and is currently Singapore’s only ISMST-Certified ESWT Trainer. He has conducted lectures and workshops locally and in Hongkong, China and Korea. He received “Best Presentation” award for his lecture at the 2023 ISMST World Congress in Daegu, and has currently been invited to deliver the Sports Medicine Keynote address at the 2026 ISMST World Congress in Madrid.

Other appointments include:

• Deputy Chairman, DSO (Defence Science Organisation), SAF Institutional Review Board
• Former Chairman of National Anti-Doping Advisory Board, and South-East Asia Regional Anti-Doping Organisation

DR. FOO GEN LIN

MBBS (University of London), MMed (Ortho), FRCSEd (Ortho), FAMS (Ortho)

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Apex Sports Clinic

Hyaluronic Acid for Musculoskeletal Conditions

Hyaluronic acid (HA) injections are widely used in the management of musculoskeletal conditions, particularly in joint disorders such as osteoarthritis. Beyond viscosupplementation, HA may also exert anti- inflammatory and chondroprotective effects that contribute to symptom relief.

Key topics include:

• Current clinical indications for HA in musculoskeletal conditions
• The evidence base supporting HA therapy
• A practical approach to patient selection and treatment strategies
• Technical tips and clinical pearls to maximise outcomes

Speaker Profile

Dr. Foo completed his medical training in 2008 from the UK, having trained at Cambridge University and St. George’s University, London. He started his specialist training in Orthopaedic Surgery in Singapore and was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) in 2017. His interest in sports, both as an active athlete and surgeon led him to pursue sub-specialty training in the treatment of sports injuries.

He was awarded a Health Manpower Development Plan (HMDP) fellowship to spend a year in one of the sportiest nations in the world, New Zealand. Under the mentorship of Dr. Matthew Brick at Orthosports NZ, he refined his surgical skills and gained proficiency in minimally invasive surgeries of the hip. He was privileged to be involved in the care of elite athletes in a high-volume surgical centre with an annual caseload of about 300 hip arthroscopies.

Since returning to Singapore, he has been actively developing the hip arthroscopy service nationally and also fostering a strong network amongst neighbouring ASEAN countries. He is a regular faculty of local and regional courses and conferences in the scope of hip preservation surgery. On top of his private practice, he is a Visiting Consultant to National University Hospital and Woodlands Health.

Outside of work, he continues to compete in endurance sports, e.g. triathlon and road races, as he believes that doctors should be ‘walking the talk’. It also keeps him grounded and relatable when it comes to treating athletes.

His firsthand experience with sports injuries (having sustained a knee ACL injury in his school days), coupled with specialization in treating these injuries (commonly of the knee, shoulder, hip and ankle), positions him as a compassionate guide for athletes. Dr. Foo is dedicated to providing comprehensive orthopaedic care, ensuring the highest standard of treatment across all aspects of musculoskeletal health.

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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 longer, with less risk of setbacks.

Speaker Profile

Dr. Foo completed his medical training in 2008 from the UK, having trained at Cambridge University and St. George’s University, London. He started his specialist training in Orthopaedic Surgery in Singapore and was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) in 2017. His interest in sports, both as an active athlete and surgeon led him to pursue sub-specialty training in the treatment of sports injuries.

He was awarded a Health Manpower Development Plan (HMDP) fellowship to spend a year in one of the sportiest nations in the world, New Zealand. Under the mentorship of Dr. Matthew Brick at Orthosports NZ, he refined his surgical skills and gained proficiency in minimally invasive surgeries of the hip. He was privileged to be involved in the care of elite athletes in a high-volume surgical centre with an annual caseload of about 300 hip arthroscopies.

Since returning to Singapore, he has been actively developing the hip arthroscopy service nationally and also fostering a strong network amongst neighbouring ASEAN countries. He is a regular faculty of local and regional courses and conferences in the scope of hip preservation surgery. On top of his private practice, he is a Visiting Consultant to National University Hospital and Woodlands Health.

Outside of work, he continues to compete in endurance sports, e.g. triathlon and road races, as he believes that doctors should be ‘walking the talk’. It also keeps him grounded and relatable when it comes to treating athletes.

His firsthand experience with sports injuries (having sustained a knee ACL injury in his school days), coupled with specialization in treating these injuries (commonly of the knee, shoulder, hip and ankle), positions him as a compassionate guide for athletes. Dr. Foo is dedicated to providing comprehensive orthopaedic care, ensuring the highest standard of treatment across all aspects of musculoskeletal health.

DR. YANG YIFAN

PhD

Research Scientist

Science of Learning in Education Centre, and Physical Education and Sports Science

National Institute of Education

Nanyang Technological University

Strength Training for Runners – Improving Performance and Preventing Injuries

This talk highlights the importance of strength training for distance runners in enhancing performance and reducing the risk of injuries. It will also cover the fundamental components of an effective strength training programme for runners, including the frequency, intensity, volume, and the types of resistance exercises appropriate for runners. Additionally, key considerations for designing a tailored strength training programme specific to runners will be discussed.

Speaker Profile

Dr. Yang Yifan is an exercise physiologist with a Master’s degree in exercise physiology from the University of Texas at Austin, and a PhD in human bioenergetics from the Human Performance Laboratory at Ball State University, USA. She completed postdoctoral fellowships at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, Irvine, USA, and the Department of Kinesiology, McMaster University, Canada.

Dr. Yang’s research focuses on translating scientific findings to improve human health and potential via optimising skeletal muscle health, learning, and nutritional ergogenic aids. She employs an integrative and multidisciplinary approach, with expertise spanning whole-body to cellular physiological measurements, including human skeletal muscle biopsies, gene expression analyses, and protein turnover using stable isotope infusion.

She welcomes interdisciplinary collaborations with researchers, clinicians, and industry partners. With extensive experience conducting human research, Dr. Yang has worked with participants across the lifespan—from youth to elderly—in both acute and long-term studies.

Dr. Yang previously represented Singapore in athletics and weightlifting. She is also a certified yoga teacher through Yoga Alliance, USA. She currently competes for Singapore in weightlifting in the masters category.

CLIN ASST PROF MANDY ZHANG

MB BCh BAO (Ireland), MRCSEd, MMed (Fam Med), FAMS (Sports Med)

Consultant

Department of Sport & Exercise Medicine

Changi General Hospital

Knee Osteoarthritis Unlocked: The Evidence for Joint Injections

This session reviews the latest evidence on joint injections for osteoarthritis, including corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid, and platelet-rich plasma. Comparative effectiveness, safety, and patient selection will be discussed to provide practical insights for evidence-informed management.

Speaker Profile

Dr. Mandy Zhang graduated in 2011 from Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. She obtained her Master’s degree in Family Medicine in 2016 before completing her sub-specialty training in sports medicine. She is also a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine Singapore.

Apart from her interest in sports medicine and management of sport injuries, she has a special interest in sports safety, exercise prescription in chronic diseases as well as performing arts medicine.

Dr. Zhang currently Chair of the SMAS Performing Arts Medicine special interest group, Deputy Director for training and education for Exercise is Medicine Singapore, and an affiliate of the American College of Sports Medicine. She has also served as team doctor at several sporting events such as the SEA games, Singapore FORMULA 1 Grand Prix, ONE Fighting Championship and Special Olympics.

DR. JOSHUA LI

MBBS (Singapore), MRCSEd, MMed (Fam Med), FAMS (Sports Med)

Consultant

Department of Sport & Exercise Medicine

Changi General Hospital

Clinical Running Gait Analysis: Improving Gait to Last the Distance

Why is running gait important for distance running performance and injury prevention? In this talk, we cover the basics of running economy, the running gait cycle and how to visually analyse the different components of a running gait. Learn useful tips to take home and participate in the practical treadmill demonstration segment, proudly supported by Technogym.

Speaker Profile

Dr. Joshua Li is a Consultant with the Singapore Sport & Exercise Medicine Centre. He graduated from NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine in 2011, obtained his Master of Medicine in Family Medicine in 2018, and completed Advanced Specialist Training in Sports Medicine in 2022. His clinical interests include sports injuries, endurance sport, and ultrasound-guided procedures. His research interests focus on esports medicine and elite athlete mental health.

As an avid medical educator, Dr. Joshua teaches both undergraduate and post-graduate students from the NTU Lee Kong Chian (LKC) School of Medicine, Duke-NUS Medical School, Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine, Exercise is Medicine Singapore, and NUHS Family Medicine Residency Programme. His commitment to education was recognised with the CGH Best Educator Award (Prodigy Award) in 2021.

Dr. Joshua also serves on the Sports Medicine Association Singapore executive committee, organising events to help expand the local Sports Medicine community. He also provides medical cover for sports events like the Asian Games, Southeast Asian Games, Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix and Singapore Premier League.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Dr. Joshua is also a member of the Singapore national triathlon team, a competitive sub-3-hour marathoner and sub-10-hour five-time full Ironman triathlon finisher.

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Title: Exercise Physiology in Action: Shaping Health, Performance, and the Future of Care

Date: 10 May 2025, Saturday

Time: 2 – 4pm (Singapore Time, GMT +8)

Venue: Online webinar via Zoom

Ms. Fadzlynn Fadzully

Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Singapore Sport & Exercise Medicine Centre @ KKH

KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital

Bridging Movement and Medicine: The CEP’s Role in Managing Health

What exactly does a Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) do? In this talk, CEP Fadzlynn will walk us through a typical day in the life of a CEP, the types of patients they support, and the important roles they play beyond clinic, including research, innovation, and multidisciplinary care. This session will offer a deeper look into how exercise can be used as a powerful tool in managing health and improving quality of life for patients and the wider community.

SPEAKER BIO

Dr. Eevon Chia

Exercise Physiologist

Consultant

Longevity Strategist

Health from the Lens of Exercise Physiology – Scope of Practice and Case Studies

SPEAKER BIO

Dr. Eevon Chia is a doctor of exercise science and is reasonably healthy and fit. Over the years, she has observed that those who started building their health banks earlier in life were able to navigate illnesses more positively, respond better to medical treatment, and bounce back to thrive in their daily lives. With a solid understanding of the science behind exercise, she has spent the last 20 years learning, experimenting, evaluating, and actually incorporating evidence-based health and fitness practices into her own life. She is keen on any sport on wheels, including recreational aviation.

Dr. Goh Jorming

Research Assistant Professor

Head Clinical Sciences (Integrative Physiology)

Healthy Longevity Translational Research Program & NUHS Centre for Healthy Longevity

The Role of Exercise Training in Mediating Immune and Physiological Outcomes in Breast Cancer

Exercise training is efficacious in modulating clinical outcomes in different chronic diseases, including breast cancer. In breast cancer survivors, exercise training has been demonstrated to improve fatigue, cardiorespiratory fitness as well as other clinically relevant outcomes. While the mechanisms are still being elucidated, exercise training alters systemic physiology, as well as immune function, which can change the dynamic interaction between host immune function and the cancer microenvironment. This presentation will give an overview of the role of exercise in breast cancer treatment, the underlying mechanisms of exercise-induced chemoprotection, as well as current collaborative efforts between the speaker and collaborators from the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS), Genome Institute of Singapore and the NUS Healthy Longevity Translational Research Program.

SPEAKER BIO

Mr. Etienne Ding

Exercise Physiologist | Sport Scientist

AMP Lab

Beyond the Hype: How AI is Reshaping the Role of Healthcare Practitioners

SPEAKER BIO

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SMAS Sports Medicine Series – March 2025

Title: Sport Climbing Injuries: From Prevention to Recovery

Date: 22 March 2024, Saturday

Time: 2 – 4pm (Singapore Time, GMT +8)

Venue: Online webinar via Zoom

Dr. Lim Jin Xi

Senior Consultant & Head

Department of Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery

Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, National University Health System

Injuries of the hand and wrist in climbers

Rock climbing is associated with a unique distribution and form of upper limb injuries. In this talk, we review the biomechanical aspects of rock climbing and the types of hand and wrist injuries commonly encountered in rock climbers.

SPEAKER BIO

Dr. Lim Jin Xi is a Senior Consultant and Head of the Department of Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery in NTFGH. After obtaining her medical degree from Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore in 2009, Dr. Lim went on to complete her postgraduate Hand Surgery training in NUH. Her clinical interests are in chronic wrist conditions, sports injury and wrist arthroscopy.

Besides providing clinical care to patients, Dr. Lim is also actively involved in research and has published various articles in international peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Lim’s current research interest is in surgical education and she has been awarded various grants for her research projects. She has been invited to speak at international and local Hand Surgery conferences, presenting topics on Reconstructive Surgery.

Dr. Lim believes in keeping fit and is active in the local sporting scene. She plays floorball for a competitive floorball club.

Ms. Debbie Tan

Physiotherapist & Ex-Competitive Climber

Injury prevention for the shoulder, wrist and fingers

Climbing places high demands on the shoulders, wrists, and fingers, increasing injury risk. Ms. Tan will be covering key injury mechanisms, prevention strategies, and strengthening exercises to enhance joint stability. Learn practical techniques to improve mobility, load management, and recovery, ensuring longevity in climbing while reducing the likelihood of common injuries.

SPEAKER BIO

Debbie is a physiotherapist from Singapore with 10 years of climbing experience. She is currently based and practising in Melbourne, while studying Health Data Analytics. She is interested in combining clinical expertise with data-driven insights to help climbers stay strong, recover effectively, and climb injury-free.

Mr. Jeff Goh

High Performance Manager, Sport Climbing

Sport Singapore

An overview of sport climbing in Singapore

Mr. Goh will share about the return of sport climbing to the SEA Games and the direction of Singapore Sport Climbing. He will also elaborate on the partnership between the Federation and various partners like Singapore Sport Institute (SSI), National Youth Sports Institute (NYSI) and the commercial gyms, and how they support local climbers. Additionally, Mr. Goh will expound on the common injuries climbers face and how SSI and NYSI have provided support to climbers to help them recover from injuries.

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SMAS Sports Medicine Series – May 2024

Title: Hip Hip Hooray! Managing Sports Injuries in the Hip and Groin

Date: 18 May 2024, Saturday

Time: 2 – 4pm (Singapore Time, GMT +8)

Venue: Online webinar via Zoom

Dr. Foo Gen Lin

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Apex Sports Clinic

Visiting Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, National University Hospital

Visiting Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Woodlands Health

Surgical Management of Common Hip and Groin Injuries

Majority of hip and groin injuries can be treated conservatively in the form of physiotherapy, sports modification, etc. This talk covers the surgical treatment indicated when patients remain symptomatic despite a prolonged course of conservative treatment. There will be a series of cases on femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), micro-instability, iliotibial-band syndrome (ITBS), and a few more if time permits.

SPEAKER BIO

Dr. Foo completed his medical training in 2008 from the UK, having trained at Cambridge University and St. George’s University, London. He started his specialist training in Orthopaedic Surgery in Singapore and was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) in 2017. His interest in sports, both as an active athlete and surgeon led him to pursue sub-specialty training in the treatment of sports injuries.

He was awarded a Health Manpower Development Plan (HMDP) fellowship to spend a year in one of the sportiest nations in the world, New Zealand. Under the mentorship of Dr. Matthew Brick at Orthosports NZ, he refined his surgical skills and gained proficiency in minimally invasive surgeries of the hip. He was privileged to be involved in the care of elite athletes in a high-volume surgical centre with an annual caseload of about 300 hip arthroscopies.

Since returning to Singapore, he has been actively developing the hip arthroscopy service nationally and also fostering a strong network amongst neighbouring ASEAN countries. He is a regular faculty of local and regional courses and conferences in the scope of hip preservation surgery. On top of his private practice, he is a Visiting Consultant to National University Hospital and Woodlands Health.

Outside of work, he continues to compete in endurance sports, e.g. triathlon and road races, as he believes that doctors should be ‘walking the talk’. It also keeps him grounded and relatable when it comes to treating athletes.

His firsthand experience with sports injuries (having sustained a knee ACL injury in his school days), coupled with specialization in treating these injuries (commonly of the knee, shoulder, hip and ankle), positions him as a compassionate guide for athletes. Dr. Foo is dedicated to providing comprehensive orthopaedic care, ensuring the highest standard of treatment across all aspects of musculoskeletal health.

Mr. Gordon Lim

Senior Physiotherapist, AEVI Sports and Physio Clinic

Physiotherapy Assessment and Management of Sports-Related Hip Injuries

Subjective and objective assessments pertaining to hip injuries, common hip and groin injuries, risk factors for hip and groin injuries, exercises for the management of hip and groin injuries.

SPEAKER BIO

Gordon graduated from Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) with a degree in Physiotherapy in 2018 and is a fully registered Physiotherapist with the Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC). In addition, he is a Certified Practitioner in Dry Needling Level 1 for GEMt.

Upon graduation, Gordon worked in a restructured public hospital for 3 years, rotating between different teams and gaining experience in the rehabilitation of patients with neurological, cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal conditions, as well as post-surgical orthopaedic patients. Gordon is also a certified clinical educator for up-and-coming Physiotherapy students and fresh graduates.

Gordon is a strong advocate in empowering his patients through exercises and education to help them better manage their conditions. He strongly believes in the importance of bilateral communication with his patients as he feels that it is important to hear them out and thereafter, develop tailored, individualised therapy interventions to treat them holistically.

Outside of clinical work, Gordon is also an avid marathon runner who competed in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games in Philippines. It is through his love for running that he found his passion in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. He is still training competitively whilst juggling his work commitments.

Dr. Joshua Li

Associate Consultant, Department of Sport & Exercise Medicine, Changi General Hospital

Groin Injuries in Sport: A Spotlight on Athletic Pubalgia

Sports hernia, sportsman hernia, sportsman groin, pubalgia athletica…and more! The clinical entity of athletic pubalgia is known by many names, but what is it exactly? In this talk, we will get an overview of groin sports injuries, and then take a deeper dive into the diagnosis and management of this lesser-known condition that is athletic pubalgia.

SPEAKER BIO

Dr. Joshua Li graduated from National University of Singapore’s Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine in 2011. He obtained his Master of Medicine (Family Medicine) in 2018, and completed his Sports Medicine Advanced Specialist Training in 2022.

He is currently an Associate Consultant Sports Physician, practicing at Changi General Hospital, Singapore General Hospital and Singapore Sport Institute. His clinical interests include endurance sport and ultrasound-guided injection therapies.

Dr. Joshua serves on the Sports Medicine Association Singapore executive committee, organising events to help expand the local Sports Medicine community. He also provides medical cover for sports events such as the Asian Games, Southeast Asian Games, Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix and Singapore Premier League.

As an athlete, Dr. Joshua is in the Singapore national triathlon team and a competitive marathoner. He actively participates in local and overseas multisport races, from sprint to Ironman distances.

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SMAS Sports Medicine Series – January 2024

Title: Performing Arts Medicine Singapore

Date: 27 Jan 2024, Saturday

Time: 6.30 – 8pm (Singapore Time, GMT +8)

Venue: Online webinar via Zoom

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SMAS Sports Medicine Series – September 2023

Title: In Search of Happy Feet: Cases in Medial Foot Pain

Date: 30 Sep 2023, Saturday

Time: 2 – 4pm (Singapore Time, GMT +8)

Venue: Online webinar via Zoom

Awarded:

• 2.5 CoachSG CCE hours
• 1 Singapore Medical Council CME point

Registration:

• SMAS Members: Free
  • Look out for Zoom meeting link sent to your registered email.
• Non-Members: S$15
  • QR code for payment will be sent via email. Zoom meeting link will be sent after payment has been received.

Adjunct Associate Professor Wong Yue Shuen

Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon & Sports Physician, Orthopaedics International

The Medial Foot: Anatomy, Function and Pain

Identifying pain generators in the foot is aided by the fact that almost everything is easily seen or felt during physical examination. However, what is often not so simple, is trying to determine the root cause of an injury, and how to guide the route to recovery.

This talk will attempt to link anatomy, biomechanics and injury in the medial foot, laying a groundwork for ways to prevent, diagnose and treat injuries.

SPEAKER BIO

Dr Wong has been involved in both sports medicine and orthopaedic surgery for over 25 years. He has a Master’s in Biomedical Engineering and has published numerous articles with an emphasis on foot and ankle biomechanics. He continues to be actively involved in education for both the medical community as well as bioengineering students.

Ms Yeo Hwee Koon

Senior Principal Sport and Exercise Physiotherapist, BMJ Sports Medicine Pte Ltd

Non-Surgical Management of Medial Foot Pain

Case Study will discuss on various options for non-surgical management of medial foot pain.

SPEAKER BIO

Hwee Koon is the incumbent committee member of SMAS and a sport and exercise physiotherapist with more than 10 years of experience with elite athletes. She has worked with numerous athletes including the Singapore national swimming and para-swimming teams. She has also provided medical support for Team Singapore at various major games, and both local and international tournaments. Her forte is in sport-specific injury management and rehabilitation, developing injury prevention strategies, and pitch-side management. She is currently an Adjunct Lecturer and works in private practice.

Mr Balaji Prem Chand

Principal Sports Physiotherapist, Heartland Rehab

Elite Distance Runner Case Study

Balaji will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of a 39-year-old elite long distance runner presenting with medial foot pain and neurological symptoms. A multidisciplinary approach led to the full recovery of a possible unstable large os trigonum and accompanying tibial neuropathy in an elite runner.

SPEAKER BIO

Mr Balaji is the current Vice President of SMAS. He graduated from Trinity College Dublin with Honours in BSc Physiotherapy and is currently practicing as Director and Principal Sports Physiotherapist at Heartland Rehab, as well as Director of Athletic Chamber, a personal training focused gym. He has keen interest in Immediate Care in Sports, having achieved the highest Level 3 medical certification in Immediate Care in Rugby from the International Rugby Board. His passion has also led him to serve as the Lead Physiotherapist for the Men’s 15s National Rugby team, as well as Head Physiotherapist for the National Rugby Academy for the Singapore Rugby Union. He looks after and treats both national squad and age group rugby players and sees them through their competitions locally and overseas.

His other international experiences include the 2015 SEA Games, 2015 ASEAN Para Games, Super Rugby 2016 & 2017, HSBC World Rugby 7s 2016 & 2017, OUE Badminton Open 2015 & 2017, World Club 10s Rugby 2014 and SCC Hockey International Sixes 2012.
Outside of work, he keeps active by going to the gym and playing with his kids.

Mr Tye Lee Tze

Podiatrist, The Podiatry Centre

Competitive High Jumper Case Study

A 19-year-old female competitive high jumper has been plagued by chronic bilateral mid-foot pain since 2018. Treatment was by conservative means until the pain became unbearable in early 2023 where she sought surgical opinion. Tye discusses the possible contributing factors for the etiology of this injury and the considerations in the decision of pursuing the surgical route in this young athlete.

SPEAKER BIO

Tye became the first Podiatrist in Singapore when he was employed at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) in 1993. He established and headed the Podiatry Service at TTSH until 1998 when he left to set up his private practice.

He was the Founding President of The Singapore Podiatry Group in 1994 which has evolved into The Podiatry Association Singapore. He is a member of the Advisory Committee of the Podiatry Association Singapore from 2019 till present. He was the President of SMAS for 2 terms (2019-2020 & 2022-2023) and was the Vice President in 2018-2019.

Tye is currently the Visiting Podiatrist for the Singapore Sport Institute (2001-present). He is the Podiatrist for the Singapore Sports School (2015-present). He has been the Podiatrist for the Football Association of Singapore (2016-2021), Lion City Sailors Football Club (2021-present), and the School of the Arts – Dance Faculty (2014-present).

A lifetime ago growing up in Brisbane, he was a single handicap golfer and a high school sprinter. Now he enjoys taking things easier, jogging leisurely with his daughter and son.

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SMAS Sports Medicine Series – May 2023

Title: The Road to Recovery

Date: 27 May 2023, Saturday

Time: 2 – 4pm (Singapore Time, GMT +8)

Venue: Online webinar via Zoom

Awarded:

• 2 CoachSG CCE hours

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SMAS Sports Medicine Series – January 2023

Title: Navigating Open Water Swimming in Triathlon – Dangers & Directions

Date: 14 Jan 2023, Saturday

Time: 2 – 4pm (Singapore Time, GMT +8)

Venue: Online webinar via Zoom

Awarded:

• 2 Singapore Medical Council CME points
• 2 CoachSG CCE hours

Asst. Prof. Yeo Tee Joo

Senior Consultant, Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre, Singapore

What is SCD in Athletes, Why in Triathlon & What We Can Do to Prevent It

Why does sudden cardiac death happen? Are triathletes more vulnerable, particularly in the swim leg? This talk will provide an overview on sudden cardiac death in athletes as well as potential prevention & screening strategies, with a focus on triathlon/swimming.

SPEAKER BIO

Assistant Professor Yeo Tee Joo is a Senior Consultant with the Department of Cardiology at the National University Heart Centre, Singapore and heads its Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation unit. He trained in Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute from 2014 to 2015, and Sports Cardiology at St. George’s University of London from 2015 to 2016.

Asst. Prof. Yeo is a WHO Ischaemic Heart Disease Rehabilitation 2030 Development Group Member, the Singapore representative for the International Council for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation and a Member of the Board of Directors of the Singapore Heart Foundation.

He is the principal investigator for the Singapore Sports Cardiology Registry and is part of the writing committee for the Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology guidelines for pre-participation screening in young athletes, as well as the expert advisory committee for the Singapore Physical Activity Guidelines 2022.

Mr. Wille Loo

Accredited Triathlon Coach, TRG Racing & Metasport; SEA Games Medalist, Team Singapore Triathlete

The Challenges of Open Water Swimming & How We Can Prepare for Them

The swim leg is often the barrier to entry for aspiring triathletes, especially adults with little to no background in swimming.  Open water swimming is especially challenging for us in Singapore where our exposure is limited. In this presentation, we will discuss the potential difficulties athletes face during the swim leg of a triathlon. Subsequently, we will look at methods we use to prepare for those challenges from a physical and mental perspective.

SPEAKER BIO

Wille began his love affair with triathlon in the early 2000s as a member of the national triathlon squad. He took a break from short course racing to focus on half Ironman distance triathlon before returning to the national team. Wille represented Singapore at the 2015, 2017 and 2019 SEA Games (winning the bronze in 2015).

With almost two decades of triathlon experience, Wille is also a passionate coach that has worked with athletes of all abilities, racing both short and long course triathlon. Most recently, he guided the Vietnamese triathlon team to their first gold medal at the 2021 SEA Games.

Ms. Yeo Hwee Koon

Sport and Exercise Physiotherapist

Common Musculoskeletal & Health Issues in Open Water Swimming

What are some of the common injuries in open water swimming? Join us as we share tips and strategies to deal with health issues in open water swimming.

SPEAKER BIO

Hwee Koon is the incumbent Honorary Treasurer of SMAS and a sport and exercise physiotherapist with more than 10 years of experience with elite athletes. She has worked with numerous athletes including the Singapore national swimming and para-swimming teams. She has also provided medical support for Team Singapore at various major games, and both local and international tournaments. Her forte is in sport-specific injury management and rehabilitation, developing injury prevention strategies, and pitch-side management. She is currently an Adjunct Lecturer and works part-time in private practice.

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