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Sports & Orthopaedic

Preparing for HYROX? Here’s How to Train Smart and Avoid Overuse Injuries

Preparing for HYROX? Here’s How to Train Smart and Avoid Overuse Injuries

Whether you're gearing up for your first HYROX race or chasing a new personal best, one thing’s for certain — HYROX is no ordinary fitness event. It demands a unique combination of endurance, strength, and high-volume functional movement.
 
At APEX Sports Clinic, Dr. Foo Gen Lin, Sports and Orthopaedic Surgeon and Dr. Wang Ming Chang, Sports and Exercise Medicine Physician, know this all too well — not just from treating hybrid athletes in their clinic, but also from their own personal experience competing in HYROX. They've seen both the triumphs and the toll this sport can take, and understand how smart training is essential to performance and longevity.
 
In this article, Dr Foo and Dr Wang share their strategies to help you train smarter, build resilience, and avoid the overuse injuries that could derail your season.
 
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How to Know If You’re Ready to Return to Sport After an ACL Injury (Part 1)

How to Know If You’re Ready to Return to Sport After an ACL Injury (Part 1)

Recovering from an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury can be a long and frustrating journey — especially for those eager to return to the sports they love. But how do you know when it’s truly safe to return to play? In this two-part series, we hear from the experts who guide patients through the full spectrum of ACL recovery — from surgery to rehabilitation and return to sport. In Part 1, we speak with Dr Foo Gen Lin, Sports & Orthopaedic Surgeon at Apex Sports Clinic based at Core Clinic, who shares his personal insights and clinical process for determining when a patient is ready to take that next step.
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Sports Doctor Debunks Myths About Sports Injuries

Sports Doctor Debunks Myths About Sports Injuries

 
Many myths and misconceptions about sports injuries can lead to ineffective treatment and harmful prolonged recovery. It's essential to separate fact from fiction to ensure you take the best care of your body. Here, Dr Gen Foo from Apex Sports Clinic debunks some common myths about sports injuries and provide insights into proper injury management.
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