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 becomes 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.

Find out with examples how a patient may claim hospital fees from an ISP for treatments like:

• Shoulder rotator cuff surgery
• Knee anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction
• Total knee replacement

Speak to our Gleneagles Hospital bill advisors at +65 6812 3776 to find out about your estimated bill size and how you can use your ISP to cover your treatment costs.

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.

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

For more information, call +65 6812 3787 to speak with our patient assistance team, or make an appointment online.