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    A cross sectional study exploring the relationship of self-reported physical activity with function, kinesiophobia, self-efficacy and quality of life in an Asian population seeking care for knee osteoarthritis

    Physical activity is a guideline-recommended first-line intervention for people with knee osteoarthritis. Physical activity levels, and its potential correlates, is underexplored in Asian populations with knee...

    Anthony J. Goff, Lester E. Jones, Chien Joo Lim in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (2024)

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    Study on proximal humerus evaluation of effective treatment (SPHEER) – what is the effect of rehabilitation compliance on clinical outcomes of proximal humerus fractures

    Proximal humeral fractures (PHFs) are 3rd commonest fragility fractures and cause significant functional impairment. This paper sought to determine impact of rehabilitation compliance on the clinical outcomes for...

    Ming Foo Kenneth Nah, Michelle Jessica Pereira in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (2023)

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    Adaptation and validation of the chronic illness-related shame scale among patients with knee osteoarthritis in Singapore

    Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is one of the most common and disabling conditions worldwide. A neglected aspect of knee OA is its psychosocial impact, such as shame. However, assessment tools to measure shame...

    Jia Ying Yeo, Chien Joo Lim, Bryan Yijia Tan in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (2023)

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    Singapore KneE osTeoarthritis CoHort (SKETCH): protocol for a multi-centre prospective cohort study

    Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of global disability. The understanding of the role of psychosocial factors in knee OA outcomes is still evolving particularly in an Asian context. The primary aim o...

    Bryan Yijia Tan, Zack Zhong Sheng Goh, Chien Joo Lim in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (2023)