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CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LECTURES: HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENTS

Introduction

  • Introducing the current guidelines for physical activity level
  • Role of strength and flexibility in disease prevention
  • Calculating energy expenditure and physical activity
  • Strategies to increase level of physical activity levels and fitness levels


Objectives

Equip the participants with the skills and knowledge to identify and assess and improve prominent and underlying health risk in patients


Trainer

Ms Cindy Ng has several years of professional experience and is currently a Principal Physiotherapist    at SGH. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science with Merit in Microbiology and Biochemistry from National University of Singapore. She has a Masters in Exercise and Nutrition Science, Liverpool, UK   Cindy's clinical experience includes the area of obesity, diabetes, pulmonary rehabilitation, osteoporosis and intensive care. Currently she is conducting research on obesity under SingHealth.   In keeping herself professionally abreast and connected, Cindy also has been participating at International Congresses and Meetings such as the American Thoracic Society, ACSM and the Singapore Physiotherapy Congress.


Workshop Details

Date: 17 Sep 2008 (Wed)

Time: 6pm - 7pm

Venue: Lecture Theatre
             Singapore General Hospital, Blk 6 Level 9

Fees: Please send your registration form together with a crossed cheque of S$10 made payable to:
           “Singapore General Hospital Pte Ltd” to the following mailing address:
            The Manager
            Postgraduate Allied Health Institute
            Bowyer Block B, Level 2
            Singapore General Hospital
            Outram Road
            Singapore 169608

Closing Date: 5 Sep 2008


Enquiries
 
Person-to-Contact:    Ms Evelyn Phua
Contact no:                  6326 6781
Fax:                               6327 9507
Email:                           evelyn.phua.h.p@sgh.com.sg


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