Services offered
Digital Diabetic Retinopathy Photography
Digital diabetic retinopathy photography allows early detection and management of eye problems caused by diabetes.
Diabetic Foot Screening
Diabetic foot screening helps patients identify early foot abnormalities and reduce the morbidity associated with diabetes through the use of a neurothesiometer.
Nurse Counselling and Education
Patient education is a vital part of the diabetes management plan. Nurse counselling and education includes:
- Diet and lifestyle education
- Insulin therapy skills
- Medication education
Dietetic Services
Dietetic counselling aims to promote health through healthy eating habits, and to reduce the risk of diet related diseases. Dietary management is part of the treatment plan in the management of conditions such as heart conditions.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy services are provided for the following areas:
Musculoskeletal conditions
Our physiotherapists provide assessment and treatment of sports-related injuries and musculoskeletal conditions such as back pain, neck pain, strains and sprains.
Conditions suitable for musculoskeletal physiotherapy include:
- Back pain (lower back)
- Plantar fasciitis
- Frozen shoulder
- Knee injuries (e.g. ligament/meniscal injuries)
- Neck pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Fracture and other post-operative orthopaedic management
- Pain management
- Joint sprains and strains
- Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow
Falls risk assessment and balance training
Falls can cause serious injuries leading to loss of independent ability to walk and move, and deterioration of health. Our physiotherapists provide assessment and treatment for patients with poor balance and at risk of falling, to improve their safety and mobility.
Prevention is key, and physiotherapists are able to:
- Assess and identify patients with high risk of falling e.g. patients with a history of stroke, Parkinson's Disease
- Prescribe a physical conditioning programme to improve balance and reduce the risk of falls
- Provide advice on appropriate use of walking aids and advice on home modifications to prevent falls
Fitness advice and conditioning
Our physiotherapists provide assessment and practical advice for patients who wish to start an exercise programme to manage health conditions such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes.
Contact Details
| Address: | Our Tampines Hub 1 Tampines Walk #03-33 Singapore 528523 |
| Email: | eastern.chc@cgh.com.sg |
| Tel: | 6782 6885 |
| Fax: | 6782 9591 |
| Operating Hours: | Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 12.00pm, 1.00pm to 5.00pm Closed on weekends and public holidays |
Bus Services:
- Bus stops A and B: 3, 10, 20, 23, 31, 34, 39, 65, 67, 292, 293
- Bus stops C and D: 22, 293
Resources for Patients
Referral Forms for GPs
