2013
DOI: 10.1177/201010581302200106
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A Perspective on Osteoarthritis Research in Singapore

Abstract: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is common and is one of the five leading causes of disability in Singapore; it entails significant cost to society. Singapore is one of the faster ageing populations in Asia and obesity is on the rise. The public health consequences of OA, particularly knee OA are therefore expected to rise dramatically. There is thus an urgent need for advancement in research in this area. An accurate estimate of the prevalence of knee OA would improve the understanding of its impact in different sect… Show more

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“…Therefore, in the primary care setting, physical activity prescription and coaching could be introduced to address this lack of exercise knowledge and skills. Given that osteoarthritis was one of the five leading causes of disability in Singapore [44] and was present in close to one-fifth of our participants, healthcare professionals, particularly doctors, could specifically look out for arthritis-related functional limitations when assessing for prediabetes progression in their patients. In addition, at the societal/policy level, there was the perception that national policies or programmes regarding physical activity were only applicable to healthy people.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Therefore, in the primary care setting, physical activity prescription and coaching could be introduced to address this lack of exercise knowledge and skills. Given that osteoarthritis was one of the five leading causes of disability in Singapore [44] and was present in close to one-fifth of our participants, healthcare professionals, particularly doctors, could specifically look out for arthritis-related functional limitations when assessing for prediabetes progression in their patients. In addition, at the societal/policy level, there was the perception that national policies or programmes regarding physical activity were only applicable to healthy people.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Studi lain menyebutkan bahwa perempuan lebih sering terkena OA lutut karena laki-laki umumnya memiliki kekuatan otot yang lebih tinggi daripada perempuan, dan kekuatan otot ini dapat mengompensasi stres mekanik pada sendi sehingga mengurangi resiko terjadinya OA lutut pada laki-laki. 22 Karakteristik subjek hasil ini berdasarkan klasifikasi IMT yaitu subjek paling banyak tergolong obesitas grade 1 (41,0 %), Individu dengan kelebihan berat badan berisiko tiga kali lebih besar menderita OA lutut. Selama single leg stance, beban sebesar 3-5 kali berat badan akan jatuh pada lutut.…”
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“…In the area of research, the Department has garnered competitive grant funding of over S$6 million dollars since 2003, and has active research programmes in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic Sclerosis, Osteoarthritis, Musculoskeletal Imaging and Outcomes Research. Papers in this issue by Low et al 6 , Leung et al 12 Collaboration is an important aspect of academic medicine, and we are grateful for the help of many colleagues in achieving the vision of the Department. For example, the support of Duke-NUS, in particular though the exemplary Khoo Clinical Scholars programme (now part of the Academic Medicine Research institute) headed by Professor A John Rush (who has been a mentor and inspiration to many) has been instrumental in the career development of several Rheumatologists who are now spearheading research programmes with competitive research funding.…”
Section: Taking Stock and Looking Forwardmentioning
confidence: 99%