Here, the Singapore physio shares how the sport transformed her life and how she brings her passion into her clinical practice. Plus, she explains the benefits of combining traditional manual therapy with non-invasive techniques like shockwave therapy.
How I Discovered My Love for Running
Jenny discovered her love of running a decade ago. As a single, full-time mum dealing with a series of unfortunate life events, running “found” her, she says. It became a constant that kept her going.
“Running gave me the confidence that I needed during a difficult time. There was peace in the repetition of doing something repeatedly, gaining strength and getting faster. Beyond the endorphin highs, I love that it also gives me the strength to believe in myself continually.”
Just a year into running, Jenny became a podium-placing athlete. When she decided to take on a 100-kilometre ultra-marathon just to show her kids “that their mom could finish”, she came home with the first-place trophy!
“I know things in life should be more intrinsically motivated. But it’s rewarding to know that what I did shows my kids that they can accomplish anything they strive for.”
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Sports Physiotherapy & Sports Injuries
As a go-to physiotherapist in Singapore for many athletes, Jenny most commonly sees overuse injuries like shin splints, calf muscle strains, ankle sprains and plantar fasciitis from newer runners. In more seasoned athletes, the Singapore physio says she sees more chronic conditions like Achilles tendonitis at the sports injury clinic.
Athlete physiotherapy is a specialized branch of physiotherapy tailored to meet the unique needs of athletes. This discipline focuses on preventing, treating, and rehabilitating sports-related injuries while optimizing athletic performance.
Physiotherapists working with athletes employ diverse advanced techniques and cutting-edge technologies to address the specific demands of various sports. They not only help athletes recover from injuries but also work on enhancing their strength, flexibility, and overall physical capabilities. By combining hands-on treatment with personalized exercise programs and biomechanical analysis, athlete physiotherapists play a crucial role in maintaining an athlete’s peak condition.
Their expertise extends beyond injury management, including performance enhancement strategies, helping athletes achieve their full potential and expand their competitive careers whether a professional athlete aiming for a world record or an amateur enthusiast striving to improve their game, athlete physiotherapy provides tailored care to support athletic goals and promote long-term physical well-being.
