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Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a condition that affects approximately
1% of the population in the United States (2-5% rate in Singapore). Worst still is that without treatment and prolonged, chronic fatigue syndrome often
leads to disability and even to accidents or death.
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a condition categorized by generalized fatigue and tiredness that persists for 6 months or longer, and is more intense than would be expected based on the effort a person regularly exerts.
Although research has yet to confirm or show a full understanding of the underlying cause(s) of CFS, scientists and researchers suspect
may be responsible for the functional impairment experienced in individuals with this condition.
The best known symptom of CFS is “postexertional malaise,” which causes patients to feel profoundly, deeply tired even with usual daily activities or minor overexertions.
To add to that, patients who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome may feel
CFS has been described by some patients as feeling
like a flu that has persisted for a very long period of time. These
symptoms may fluctuate and come and go over time. Unfortunately, there is no full recovery in adults with CFS, although it may be more
common in children with CFS.
Research has identified several symptoms of CFS, including:
CFS is a diagnosis of exclusion, meaning that no other health problem may be responsible for the fatigue.
Diagnosis of CFS is symptom-based; your physician or our senior physiotherapist will base the diagnosis on the symptoms you report. They may also conduct medical tests to rule out other medical conditions.
Even then, unfortunately, there are no diagnostic tests to confirm the presence of CFS.
In fact our senior physiotherapist may be the first to recognize an onset of CFS because of its effects on your physical function. We may ask you:
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing, including 2 tests arranged 24 hours apart, may be used to characterize the severity of your functional impairment.
In addition, we may ask you to fill out a questionnaire in order to better understand your physical state, and to screen for the presence of other conditions.
We will work with you to develop a treatment plan to help ease your discomfort and improve your ability to perform daily activities.
Because fatigue, pain, and weakness are all associated with CFS, treatment will likely focus on improving short-term endurance and strength. We may also check for other conditions, such as depression and may refer you to other specialists for comanagement of your symptoms.
Physical therapy treatments may include:
Education. We will teach you strategies to help conserve energy while performing your daily activities.
Movement and Strengthening Exercises. Moving and exercising can improve your short-term endurance and strength and reduce your pain. We will help you identify specific movements that will help reduce your specific symptoms.
Manual Therapy. Manual (hands-on) therapy may be applied to manipulate or mobilize the skin, bones, and soft tissues to help reduce pain and improve movement.
We may also recommend:
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Phoenix Rehab Group works with specialist physiotherapists and rehab therapists who are highly trained, qualified, experienced and passionate to provide high level of expert care to our patients.
HAND THERAPY & SPLINTING
Patients who sustained injuries to their elbows, forearms, hands, wrists (sprains and fractures) and fingers, usually will benefit / require Hand Therapy to increase the function of their hand following injuries or post-operations as well as custom made hand splints.
Commonly treated hand pain injuries includes
CLINICAL PILATES & WELLNESS PILATES
Clinical Pilates is a form of physical exercise that focuses on posture, core stability, balance, control, strength, flexibility and breathing.
It is a system of safe and effective exercises, which meet specific individual needs, to treat a wide range of injuries and conditions.
You may do Pilates as matwork or with the reformer or both, and every session will be customized 100% to your fitness, injury and tolerance.
TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE (TCM)
DEEP TISSUE RELEASE & SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY
Sports and deep tissue release massage helps to increase nutrient-rich blood flow to tired, tight and tense muscles to
It also prevents muscles from scar tissue micro-tears (and potential ruptures), and increases muscle performance.
Done regularly, it will keeps your muscles healthy and fit with body/movement-confidence. Read the benefits of regular deep tissue release therapy here.
ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES
All our allied health therapists and TCM physicians are fully insured and registered with Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) and Traditional Chinese Medicine Board (TCMB).
See our entire team here with introductions and their specializations.
At the first session, our specialist physiotherapists will carry out a thorough assessment, helping them to select the most appropriate treatment to help you recover as well as provide treatment in the same session.
Follow up sessions are inline to provide expert treatment for your pain as well as prescribing specific exercises to reduce your risk of re-injury and giving you a long term solution.
We appreciate you as our valued clients and want you to know that the # 1 way we grow as a clinic / brand is through word of mouth referrals from valued patients like yourself.
We do not rely on advertising - instead, we prefer and appreciate the goodwill and positive reinforcement from patients. When you have the chance, please tell your family, friends and physicians about the positive results and experience you have had in our physio clinics.
Call or WhatsApp / SMS your name, preferred date, time and inquiries to +6588001830
Email any questions on symptoms / condition / insurance / preferred physiotherapy timings to nigel@phoenixrehabgroup.com
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