3rd Medical Fair Asia Medicine + Sports Conference 2022

Jointly organised by Messe Düsseldorf Asia and local liaison Dr Joshua Li, the 3rd Medical Fair Asia Medicine + Sports Conference was held on 1 September 2022 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

EIMS, together with SSMC@CGH and Sports Medicine Association Singapore (SMAS), supported two of the four conference sessions. It was a multi-disciplinary event, which brought together doctors and allied health professionals from different specialties covering topics like Exercise & COVID-19, Exercise and Return to Play after COVID-19, Bridging the Doctor-Dancer Relationship in Medical Consult and Healthy Hands for Musicians: Principles and Practice.

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Exercise Is Medicine Singapore (EIMS) featured its line-up of speakers who are experts in their respective fields, at ExPro Fitness Convention 2022. Organised by Fit Asia, which is also one of EIMS’s corporate partners, the conference is Singapore’s only and largest fitness event platform featuring fitness educational seminars and workshops, delivered by world-class international and local educators, leaders as well as exercise, fitness and health professionals. The two-day conference on 17-18 September 2022 was a well-attended event that featured a variety of experts in the health and fitness field. The conference was designed to help individuals learn more about how to live a healthy and active lifestyle, and featured sessions focused on everything from nutritional supplements to health coaching to women's health.

EIMS kicked off the conference with a session conducted by a clinical psychologist who conducted a mini-workshop on health coaching. The workshop was designed to help individuals learn how to work with clients who are seeking assistance with weight loss, exercise, and other lifestyle changes. The psychologist taught practical skills like motivational interviewing, goal-setting, and behaviour change techniques. Participants were also invited to role-play various scenarios, putting their newly developed skills into practice.

The forum that followed featured our EIMS Advisory Board member, Dr Huang Zhongwei, who is a clinician scientist from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at National University Hospital; our EIMS Director of Community Programmes, Dr Fadzil Hamzah who is a physician from the Department of Sport and Exercise Medicine in Changi General Hospital; as well as our EIMS Education Faculty member, Ms Joanne Gao, who is an exercise physiologist from KK Women's and Children's Hospital. The 2-hour forum discussed women’s health across all age groups. Participants learned about how exercise can impact the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause. The panelists spoke about the unique health needs of women at different stages of life, and provided practical tips for women to stay healthy and active at any age.

The second day featured a sports dietitian who spoke on the topic of nutritional supplements for athletic performance. The dietitian discussed the various supplements that are available on the market, their benefits, and their potential risks. He also spoke about the importance of a healthy, balanced diet and how it can impact athletic performance.

Hind foot pain is one of the most common types of foot pain, and it can cause discomfort and discomfort in many individuals, ranging from athletes to office workers. However, many healthcare professionals are unsure about how to identify and manage hind foot pain.

A virtual webinar was held on January 31, 2023 which aimed to provide attendees with useful insights into identifying the causes of hind foot pain and managing it through physical activity and exercise.

The webinar was hosted by The Pain Association of Singapore (PAS) and featured Dr Fadzil Hamzah, EIMS Director of Community Programmes, who is also a physician in the Department of Sport and Exercise Medicine at Changi General Hospital, and Ms Poonam Pal, a renowned physiotherapist with vast experience in musculoskeletal medicine and pain rehabilitation.

During the webinar, Dr Fadzil and Ms Poonam focused on the various causes of hind foot pain, which can range from simple factors like improper footwear to underlying medical conditions like plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis. The duo stressed the importance of early detection in managing the pain effectively and minimizing the risk of further complications.

The webinar also addressed the role of physical activity and exercise in managing hind foot pain. Both speakers shared their experiences in using exercise and rehabilitation to heal the body naturally and explained the importance of proper form and technique to prevent reinjury.