Allied Health Services
We also offer a suite of allied health services at our polyclinics, from dietetics to podiatry services.
Types of Allied Health Services provided at our polyclinics:
Counselling Support
If you are facing difficulty coping with the impact of medical conditions, caregiver stress, family relationship problems or other life’s stresses, the MSW can provide counselling support for you and your family members.
A good diet can provide important nutrients and energy for your general well- being and health.
If you need help to plan your diet, talk to one of our dietitians at our polyclinics.
Our dietitians will provide you with personalised advice based on your nutritional needs to manage your current or chronic medical conditions or illnesses. In addition, pick up tips to make healthy lifestyle changes and learn how to turn them into good habits.
Here are some common conditions that our dieticians can help you with :
Here are some common conditions that our dieticians can help you with :
- Weight-related issues for adults and children
- Diabetes and pre-diabetes
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Lipid disorders such as high cholesterol and high triglycerides
- Gout
- Kidney disease
- Unintentional weight loss or malnutrition
- Childhood nutrition issues
- Elderly nutrition issues
- Nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Allergies and food intolerances
Immunisations and Developmental Screening for Children
You may see a physiotherapist at our polyclinics if you need to
- Manage pain and injuries in your arms, shoulders, neck, back or lower limb
- Improve the way you walk after injuries or illness
- Learn to use walking aids such as crutches or walking stick
- Learn to prevent falls and move with ease
- Manage your weight through exercise
- Manage your osteoporosis
- Get advice on ergonomics (how you interact with your work environment)
Our physiotherapists will teach you how to cope with the difficulties you may face in your daily activities, or modify your activities due to your acute or chronic illnesses. Our aim is to help you relieve pain, move with ease, resume your daily functions and prevent further injury. Physiotherapy sessions at our clinics include both physical exercise and/or manual therapy to help you recover fully.
Falls Prevention and Management for Elderly patients
It is common for the elderly to be injured after a fall, especially those above 65 years old.
If you have this problem, you may talk to one of our physiotherapists who will assess your physical condition and find out the causes of your falls. Common causes of falls are poor balance, weak joints and lack of flexibility. Your physiotherapist will come up with a plan with you and recommend relevant treatments to reduce your risk of falling.
If you have this problem, you may talk to one of our physiotherapists who will assess your physical condition and find out the causes of your falls. Common causes of falls are poor balance, weak joints and lack of flexibility. Your physiotherapist will come up with a plan with you and recommend relevant treatments to reduce your risk of falling.
Podiatry Services
Foot problems such as heel pain or arch pain can prevent you from carrying out your activities effectively and efficiently. You may visit the podiatry services at our polyclinics to diagnose, treat and manage the following foot conditions:
- Corns or calluses
- Ingrown toenails
- Heel pain
- Foot pain associated with high arched or flat feet
- Diabetic foot ulcers and wounds
If you have foot conditions related to chronic medical conditions, such as diabetic foot ulcers and foot wounds, they may lead to serious complications. Our team of podiatrists, working together with doctors and nurses, can help you get back on your feet by assessing your foot condition and recommending appropriate treatments for you.
In addition, the podiatrist can give you advice on foot care or footwear to manage your condition. If necessary, insoles may be prescribed.
All new patients and patients who have not visited a podiatrist for more than a year require a doctor’s referral to see a podiatrist. Your doctor will examine you to make sure there are no underlying medical conditions to your foot problems. After the doctor’s examination and referral, the podiatrist will provide an assessment and discuss ways to manage your foot problem.
In addition, the podiatrist can give you advice on foot care or footwear to manage your condition. If necessary, insoles may be prescribed.
All new patients and patients who have not visited a podiatrist for more than a year require a doctor’s referral to see a podiatrist. Your doctor will examine you to make sure there are no underlying medical conditions to your foot problems. After the doctor’s examination and referral, the podiatrist will provide an assessment and discuss ways to manage your foot problem.
Psychology Services
Are you feeling stressed, depressed or having trouble sleeping?
Talk to a psychologist at our polyclinics about your problems, understand what is causing them and learn how to improve your situation.
With help, you will be able to manage the following concerns:
Talk to a psychologist at our polyclinics about your problems, understand what is causing them and learn how to improve your situation.
With help, you will be able to manage the following concerns:
- Stress in your personal, work or social life
- Anxiety (e.g. if you have symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder, panic, phobia, post-traumatic stress)
- Long-lasting pain
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Memory loss (e.g. if you suspect you have symptoms of dementia)
- Mood swings, emotional distress
- Sleep problems
- Difficulties in managing chronic illnesses (e.g. diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia)
- Difficulties in following doctor's instructions to manage medication prescribed
- Risk of self-harm or harm to others
- Difficulties in managing stressful life transitions (e.g. birth of newborn, change of work, caregiver stress, retirement)
- Difficulties in adjusting to changes in lifestyle habits (e.g. dietary, exercise, smoking cessation, weight management)
Depending on your situation, the psychologist may use any of these methods to help you:
- Cognitive-behavioural therapy
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Mindfulness based interventions
- Problem-solving therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Relaxation techniques
- Social skills and assertiveness training
- Communication skills training