Bone, Joint and Muscle Health

The heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and helping to remove waste from the body. Exercise is proven to provide many benefits, from improving heart function to lifting the mood and better sleep. However, it is important to be aware of underlying heart conditions before starting any rigorous sports activity. Explore the effects of exercise on the heart, and what is sudden cardiac arrest – a condition that can affect healthy and sporty individuals, and what preventive measures can be taken to avoid such incidents.

The lungs are a key part of the respiratory system. They deliver oxygen into the body from the air we breathe, while removing carbon dioxide and other waste. During exercise, the breaths become deeper and more frequent to meet the increased oxygen demands of the muscles at work. It is common to be short of breath during exercise, though in some cases, it could be due to exercise-induced asthma. Explore the effects of exercise on the lungs, what is exercise-induced asthma, and the precautions to take when exercising with this condition.

Running, swimming, tennis – staying physically active can lead to improved flexibility and better health. However, strenuous exercise may also lead to greater pressure to the gastrointestinal system (stomach and intestines), resulting in symptoms such as nausea, diarrhoea, acid reflux, constipation and cramps. This is especially so for those who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Explore the effects of exercise on the gastrointestinal system and what can be done to manage these conditions and reduce discomfort.

We understand that treatment costs may be one of the factors holding you back. At Gleneagles Hospital, we work with many local and international insurance partners to provide coverage on hospital bills, as well as Medisave-approved insurance known as an integrated shield plan (ISP). If you have an ISP, you may not have to incur any out-of-pocket expenses for your hospital stay.

Call or WhatsApp Parkway Insurance Concierge at +65 9834 0999 to find out about your estimated bill size, and how your ISP can be used to cover your treatment costs at Gleneagles Hospital.

The route to recovery starts with the right diagnosis. At Gleneagles Hospital, we provide end-to-end services for all orthopaedic treatments and sports medicine, from your first consult with our specialists to your rehabilitative route to recovery.

We provide comprehensive diagnostic services, including CT scan, MRI and electromyogram. With over 50 orthopaedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians, our orthopaedic team can perform a wide variety of surgical procedures and treat different sports injuries and orthopaedic conditions. Our specialists are also experienced in performing minimally invasive surgery, which can improve patient outcomes while reducing trauma and scarring. Our orthopaedic specialists are also supported by a team of trained nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists that can assist you towards full recovery.

Our doctors' expertise and dexterity, matched with their passion for medical innovation and commitment to your recovery journey, ensures you are supported by a team of multidisciplinary specialists and healthcare professionals from the first diagnosis till your rehabilitative sessions.