For runners, when discussing injuries from running, many undoubtedly have felt some pain around knee joints while running. The fact is about 20% of runners have experienced patellofemoral pain syndrome.
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, keeping the head of your upper arm bone firmly within the shallow socket of the shoulder. A rotator cuff can be injured during activities that place a tremendous amount of force or strain on the shoulder, such as playing baseball or tennis.
Injuries and football players go hand in hand. According to research, certain exercise routines can reduce injuries by up to 30%. Today, our team presents an exercise program recommended by FIFA, known as FIFA 11+, for football players to use to minimize injuries during matches and training sessions.
One of the most common knee injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament sprain or tear. The injury most commonly occurs during sports that involve sudden stops, jumping or changes in direction like soccer, basketball, and skiing. It may take months to return to full activity after the treatment. Therefore, it is better to consult a doctor immediately after the injury.
Bangkok Academy of Sports and Exercise Medicine (BASEM), Bangkok Hospital is proud to receive the first FIFA accreditation in Thailand and South East Asia
Prom Meesawat - Moriya Jutanugarn successfully clinched her first LPGA championship title at the HUGEL-JTBC LA Open in the United States. Prior to this competition, Dr. Tong - Dr. Pornthep Mamanee, the Director of the Bangkok Hospital's Sports Medicine and Exercise Institute (BASEM), provided her with close care and supervision.
Traffic accidents are a major cause of fractures worldwide; however recently in Thailand there have been over 50,000 cases of fracture as a result of traffic accidents alone.
Today osteoporosis is a condition that affects people the world over, with numbers continuing to rise, due to the growing number of elderly in super-aged societies.
The Mental Health Rehabilitation and Recovery Center offers a variety of services which include psychotherapy, family therapy, and marriage counseling conducted by experienced professionals through a selection of purposefully designed activities to suit the needs of each individual patient.The goal is to provide an opportunity to learn and grow in a homely and friendly environment where the patient is able to take appropriate skills to better enhance their quality of life.
In Thailand and many countries, adequate and standard mental health care is often not prioritized. A significant number of people have prejudices against mental illness, with patients frequently facing rejection and disgust from society (Stigma and Discrimination). Seeking treatment is also viewed as shameful. Therefore, the Department of Mental Health, Ministry of Public Health, has policies to promote and support the development of mental health and psychiatric services in hospitals.
Global statistics which indicate there are more than 1 million successful suicide attempts per year. On average, there is a successful attempt every 40 seconds. The World Health Organization has revealed that suicide makes the top 10 list of causes of death in the world population.
Bipolar disorder is characterized by the erratic shifting of mood episodes between depression and mania. The duration of each episode can last from weeks to months.