Joints@Work & Play

Programme Highlights:

1.30pm    Registration at foyer

1.45pm    Door Opens

1.55pm    Opening Introduction

2.00pm    "Solutions to Knee Problems"
Understanding what is causing your knee pain must be understood in the context of the pain. Age? Location of pain? Any traumatic event? After answering such questions, relevant investigations and treatments can then be done.  Find out more about knee pains and the latest treatments available.

By Assistant Professor Wilson Wang
Senior Consultant and Head of Division of Hip and Knee Surgery, University Orthopaedics, Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery Cluster

2.20pm    Q&A

2.30pm    “A Painless Shoulder: Is it within your reach?”
Ever experience an aching restraint or pain on your shoulders when you try to reach out for a file on the upper shelf?  Listen to our expert on the causes of shoulder pains, how you can prevent having such problems and what are some of the clinical solutions.

By Dr Tan Chyn Hong
Associate Consultant, Division of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery,
University Orthopaedics, Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery Cluster

2.50pm    Q&A

3.00pm    Tea Break and Networking

3.15pm    "Can Neck and Back Pain Be Cured?"
Stiffed Necks and Back Aches are the most common health complaints at our workplaces. Massages and pain relief plasters are often used as a short term solutions. This segment will explain the possible causes, preventive measures and treatments for the occurrence and progression.

By Assistant Professor Gabriel Liu
Consultant, Division of Spine Surgery, 
University Orthopaedics, Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery Cluster

3.35pm     Q&A

3.45pm     “Common Hand and Wrist Conditions at Work and Play”
Find out about common hand and wrist problems you may face as a result of work or leisure activities, and learn how to manage these common ailments effectively.

By Dr Mark Edward Puhaindran
Consultant, Department of Hand, Reconstructive & Microsurgery,
University Orthopaedics, Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery Cluster

4.05pm    Q&A

4.15pm    End of Seminar

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- In Partnership with NTUC Income
- Supported by DePuy Singapore