Sports Medicine Series Apr ’26 – MSK Injection Workshop: Evidence, Techniques & Hands-On Practice
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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.