• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
GO TO EXPAT LIVING SINGAPORE
GET OUR NEWSLETTER

Expat Living Hong Kong HomepageExpat Living Hong Kong

Moving to Hong Kong and not sure where to start? Expat Living is the essential lifestyle guide to living in Hong Kong.

Login Pelcro Shop

Menu
  • Living In Hong Kong
      • Living Here
      • Where To Live
      • Schools
      • For Guys
        • Private tutors in Hong Kong
        • Image of Chinese characters for article on tips for learning Mandarin Chinese languageSix steps to a magical Mandarin Story
        • International Women’s Day: Nominate Someone Special
        • Helping our communities learn to swim
      • View all
    Close
  • Things To Do
      • Things To Do
      • What’s On/Calendar
      • Competitions & Offers
        • KidsFest 2023 Hong Kong - Tabby McTatTop 35 Best Things To Do In Hong Kong This Weekend
        • 6 super reasons to visit sky100
        • Best playgrounds & parks for the kids
        • What to watch this month – Netflix & more!
      • View all
    Close
  • Kids
      • Activities & Things To Do
      • Education & Enrichment
      • Health & Wellness
      • Mums & Babies
      • Podcasts
        • Private tutors in Hong Kong
        • We chat with two GSIS families
        • A boarding school with wildlife on the doorstep!
        • Children's teeth and bracesKids and braces – all you need to know
      • View all
    Close
  • Homes
      • Home Décor
      • Readers Homes
        • A New Home in The New Territories
        • Transforming an old Hong Kong junk
        • Image of Altfield home furnishings showroomWhere to get designer home furnishings
        • Hong Kong People: Meet Laura Pezza
      • View all
    Close
  • Travel
      • Short Breaks
      • Further Afield
      • Travel News & Offers
        • Sequoia Lodge, AustraliaTravel Tips: Hot hotels for 2023
        • Mount KinabuluClimbing Mount Kinabalu in Sabah
        • Son Doong CaveJourney into the world’s largest cave
        • Famous movie locations in Asia - Hong Kong - Gage Street8 Famous Movie Locations in Asia
      • View all
    Close
  • Wine & Dine
      • Recipes & Groceries
      • Bars & Restaurants
        • Thai food at Monsoon restaurant in Hong KongRestaurant Review: Monsoon
        • 6 super reasons to visit sky100
        • Popcorn Shrimp with Spicy Honey Mayo
        • Indulgent chocolate cake - recipeRecipe: Indulgent Chocolate Cake
      • View all
    Close
  • Style & Beauty
      • Fashion
      • Hair & Beauty
        • Convertible clothing that can be mix-and-matched
        • where to get botox in hong kongBotox in Hong Kong – All you need to know
        • Where to buy (and sell!) watches
        • Face masks, spa products, body scrubsWe test body scrubs, creams, masks & more!
      • View all
    Close
  • Health & Fitness
      • Medical & Dental
      • Fitness
      • Wellness
        • dry eye disease - causes, symptoms and treatment for dry eyesDo you suffer from dry eyes?
        • family dental clinics and dentists in Hong KongFamily Dental Clinics and Dentists in HK
        • Children's teeth and bracesKids and braces – all you need to know
        • Safe & healthy eating during pregnancy
      • View all
    Close
  • Shop
    • Magazine
    • Advertise With Us
    • Close

Exercise is important — but so is doing it right

30 August, 2018 by Expat Living 2 Min Read

https://expatliving.hk/common-sports-injuries-advice-hong-kong-adventist-hospital/

We all know regular exercise is important to maintain good physical and mental health, but, as anyone who has experienced sports injuries will know, there can be a downside to physical activity. Dr Francis Lam, an orthopaedics specialist at the Hong Kong Adventist Hospital, says one of the most common myths is that ageing is the sole reason for sports injuries.

“While these types of injuries are associated with age, affecting more middle-aged and elderly people than their younger counterparts, clinical experience shows that most sports-related injuries arise because we push ourselves too far, overestimate our abilities, or employ improper techniques while exercising,” he says.

adventist hospital tennis

“Sports injuries can affect people of all ages and fitness levels. In fact, those who regularly exercise are at a higher risk of injury. I find myself constantly advising patients to exercise in moderation, not to push themselves beyond capacity, and to warm up before and after.”

Having a professional trainer instruct you on proper technique is one way to avoid injury and make your workouts as safe and effective as possible, he says. He also cautions people against assuming that switching sports between seasons will allow you to avoid injuries. “Different sports require the use of different muscles and varying levels of physical coordination. If you do decide to engage in multiple sports, it’s important to train yourself for each one individually to prevent sports related injuries.”

Case by Case

Dr Lam shares two recent patient stories that show how sports injuries can manifest and how they can be treated.

Case Study #1

“A 45-year-old woman came to me recently complaining of elbow pain – she was a regular tennis player but had taken a hiatus for a few weeks. After returning to the sport, she decided to switch her racket to a larger one but began experiencing pain in her elbow after a few sessions. She was worried that the pain was brought on by her age. I discovered that she had previously suffered from ‘tennis elbow’, an injury involving the extensor muscles of the forearm, caused by improper tennis technique. After switching her racket, her tennis elbow returned. Fortunately, her condition was not serious – a few weeks of rest combined with physiotherapy including shockwave therapy was enough to treat the condition.”

injury adventist hospital

Case Study #2

“A 19-year-old patient recently came to me complaining of intense shoulder pain after attempting pull-ups. Through an MRI, we discovered that he had suffered an injury to the cartilage lining of the shoulder joint (known in medical terms as the glenoid labrum), ultimately causing pain and limiting his range of motion. Through minimally invasive keyhole surgery we were able to repair and stabilise the torn cartilage and restore mobility and stability to the shoulder joint.”

Adventist Hospital
40 Stubbs Road
3651 8888 | hkah.org.hk

See more in our Health & Fitness section:

Are you suffering from back pain?

6 ways men can reduce the risk of heart disease

This article first appeared in the June/July 2018 issue of Expat Living magazine. Subscribe now so you never miss an issue.

Categories: Health & Fitness Medical & Dental Tags: Exercise Hong Kong Adventist Hospital Sports Injuries

Get the latest events, stories and special offers
sent to your inbox.

By signing up, you'll receive our bimonthly newsletters and offers, which you can unsubscribe to anytime.

You May Also Like

family dental clinics and dentists in Hong Kong

Family Dental Clinics and Dentists in HK

Woman stretching for article on running and heart health

Running and Heart Health

Cosmetic dentistry - teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, implants

Improving the appearance of your teeth

Primary Sidebar

  • COMPETITIONS & OFFERS
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Subscribe

© 2023 Expat Living Hong Kong, All Rights Reserved.