Think Twice Before Diving Into That Sports Trend

Dr Rajesh Singh, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon | Dr Sivalingam Raja Gopal, Consultant Orthopaedic Trauma & Sports Surgeon

03-Jun-25 16:00

Think Twice Before Diving Into That Sports Trend

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Every time a new sports fad comes about, doctors and specialists brace themselves for a slew of new patients coming in with fresh aches and pains. We look at the kinds of trouble that people get themselves into when they dive into a new sport without proper preparation and techniques, with Dr Rajesh Singh, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Dr Sivalingam Raja Gopal, Consultant Orthopaedic Trauma & Sports Surgeon.

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Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

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Categories: wellness

Tags: the bigger picture, health and living, pickle ball, sports therapy, sports trends, bouldering, sports injuries, physiotherapy, musculoskeletal, injuries,

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