Title: Running Smart: Insights into Injury Prevention, Treatment & Performance
Date: 15 November 2025, Saturday
Time: 2 – 5pm (Singapore Time, GMT +8)
Venue: Technogym Singapore (55 Mohamed Sultan Rd, #01-03, Singapore 238995)
Venue capacity: 30-40 pax
Target audience: General Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Exercise Physiologists, Sports Scientists, Fitness Professionals, Coaches, Athletes & Students
FREE Registration: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/running-smart-insights-into-injury-prevention-treatment-performance-tickets-1662484248139
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.