Orthopaedics

Padel injuries are becoming more relevant as glass-walled courts open across the Klang Valley and more Malaysians try the sport. Padel is social, fast and easier to start than many racquet sports. However, the body still has to handle repeated volleys and overhead smashes, quick sideways movement, low lunges and sudden stops. The elbow is…

HYROX injuries are receiving attention as this fast-growing fitness race reaches a much wider group of athletes. An early 2025 study found that about four in ten surveyed HYROX athletes had experienced an injury linked to training or competition. Most reported problems were related to overload, tendinopathy or joint discomfort rather than one dramatic accident….

The search phrase “weighted vest walking knees” captures a sensible concern. Adding weight can make an ordinary walk more challenging and may give bones a stronger loading signal. However, every extra kilogram also increases the work done by the knees, hips, ankles, feet and back. Weighted-vest walking and rucking have become major fitness trends in…

A good marathon plan builds fitness gradually and leaves enough time for the body to recover. Marathon training injuries often appear in the final weeks before race day. By then, the long runs are longer, the speed sessions feel more urgent, and tired legs have had weeks of repeated load. For runners preparing for the…

Gout flare hot weather is a real concern in Malaysia, especially during heat alerts, long outdoor days and festive meals. Gout is a painful form of inflammatory arthritis caused by uric acid crystals in a joint. It often starts as sudden gout big toe pain, but it can also affect the ankle, midfoot, knee, wrist,…

Menopause joint pain is a common reason women in their 40s feel as if their body has suddenly changed. The knees may ache. The shoulders may stiffen. The hands may feel sore in the morning. Some women also notice muscle pain, tendon pain, or a slower recovery after exercise. This pattern is now often discussed…

Collagen supplements for joints are now common in pharmacies, online stores and health shops. Many people take them for knee pain, joint stiffness, sports aches, or early osteoarthritis. As an orthopaedic surgeon, my short answer is this: collagen may help some people feel modestly better, especially those with knee osteoarthritis, but it is not a…

Japanese walking has become a popular viral workout because it sounds simple. You walk fast for a few minutes. Then you slow down for a few minutes. Then you repeat the cycle. As an orthopaedic surgeon, I think the better question is not whether Japanese walking is trendy. The better question is whether this interval…

Back of heel pain in the morning is a common reason people come to see an orthopaedic surgeon. The pain may feel like tightness, burning, soreness, or a sharp jab when your foot first touches the floor. Two common causes are Achilles tendinitis and plantar fasciitis. They can feel similar at first, but the pain…

An IRONMAN triathlon is one the world’s most challenging one-day endurance events, consisting of a 3.8km open water swim, a 180km bike ride and a 42.2km marathon run, usually within a 17-hour time limit.  News of mature athletes finishing the full Ironman course have been highlighted with the oldest woman crossing the finishing line in…