About Jacob Physio
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Qualifications
- Masters of Physiotherapy (Orthopaedic Manipulative Physiotherapy), New Zealand
- Post Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy (Manipulative Physiotherapy), New Zealand
- DMA Clinical Pilates, Australia
- Certificate in Dry Needling and Cupping, Singapore
- Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Care, India
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy, India
- AHPC Supervisor, Singapore
- AHPC Registered, Singapore
- MIAP, India
Clinical Research (including presentations and publications)
- “Is manipulation effective in the treatment of sacroiliac joint pain and function? A systematic review” at the World Congress of Physical Therapy (2015) in Singapore. Access at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.2158
- Efficacy of hydrotherapy exercise versus land exercises for post-operative lumbar spine at the World Congress of Physical Therapy (2015) in Singapore. Access at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.2081
- Determining the level of evidence for the effectiveness of spinal manipulation in upper limb pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Manual Therapy (2015). Access at DOI:10.1016/j.math.2014.11.004
- Neck pain in CGH in Singapore Proceedings (2014). Access at https://doi.org/10.1177/201010581402300306
- Return to run: Lateral ankle sprain with sural nerve involvement – A case study in Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy (2014). Access at http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:ijpot&volume=8&issue=4&article=030
- Case report on return to work: Efficacy of mobilisation and manipulation in a patient with lumbar zygoapophyseal joint lock at MUCH International conference (2009) Malaysia.
- Is manipulation effective in the treatment of acute low back pain – A systematic review at Annual Scientific Meeting (2009) in Changi General Hospital, Singapore.
- Constraint induced movement therapy – A descriptive study at PHYSIOFEST, South Indian conference (2006), India.
- McKenzie’s approach a main play in treating low back pain at SIRPAM, South Indian Conference (2004), India.
Academic Teaching
- AHPC supervisor, Singapore
- Guest Lecturer at INTI University, Malaysia
- Ex-clinical Instructor at Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore
Workshops conducted
- Manual therapy assessment and management of thoracic joint, Changi General Hospital, Singapore
- Manual therapy assessment and management of lumbopelvic, INTI University, Malaysia
- Sports taping for sporting injuries, Nan Yang Junior College, Singapore.
Sports Physio Coverage
- Asian Youth Games in 2009
- Nan Ling badminton tournaments in 2013
- Youth Olympic Games in 2010
Public Talks
- Spinal Health
- Posture
- Ergonomics
- Managing Pain
My wife’s MRI scan showed severe narrowing on c5, c6 spine. Cat was in pain for months. We were recommended by a surgeon to Jacob Praveen to seek an Emergency Physio method for recovery before considering an invasive treatment. His goal was to get Cat out of pain in record time and to do that Cat followed his instructions on 1) Posture and form 2) Dry needling 3) Massage 4) various rehab exercises. True enough his methods proved to be effective. Cat was able to function fully again, PAIN FREE. We expected twenty sessions, but wow 6 sessions. His dedication to his clients running and functioning fully again is admirable. This is passion, not about money. We want to thank Jacob for his professionalism and we have since recommended peers around us to him. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Thank you Jacob!
Jacob at Urbanrehab NAC25 has been an absolute blessing in overcoming my (severe) back pain! From our very first session, his patience, empathy, and professionalism were evident. The impact he has had on my recovery has been remarkable; there was A LOT of improvement after just a few sessions. I am very thankful to Jacob for his exceptional skills and dedication in resolving my back pain. Overall, an amazing experience and I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a great physiotherapist ☺️
Expressing Deep Gratitude for Outstanding Physiotherapy Care!" I am truly grateful for the remarkable support and expertise of my physiotherapist Mr. Jacob Praveen, who has played a important part in alleviating my neck and arm pain. Through his personalized approach, expertise and dedication, I've experienced significant improvement in both comfort and mobility. This positive impact on my well-being is truly invaluable, and I cannot thank Jacob enough for his exceptional care.
Urban Rehab is an exceptional physiotherapy and rehabilitation centre. The staff is very efficient and kind towards our needs. But more importantly, my physiotherapist, Jacob Praveen has been my lifesaver. I met Jacob when I was diagnosed with SIJ and pelvic floor dysfunction following a rock-climbing injury. I had seen other physios prior to seeing him who left me with very little hope for recovery. But Jacob readily came onboard and worked along with my doctors to get me back on track. He has a wonderful rapport with his patients and works diligently with your doctors to ensure you rehabilitate and recover within a specified time. He is so kind when it comes to listening to his patient's symptoms and concerns and charts out a proper strengthening and exercise program tailored to our needs. He has 'healing hands' when it comes to his treatment with his mobilisation techniques and deep tissue releases as well as trigger point therapy. He knows where the pain originates and fixes the 'problem.' Jacob Praveen is a magnificent physiotherapist and by far the bestest I have come across in Singapore. Urban Rehab definitely lives up to its reputation and Jacob is your go-to physiotherapist for any condition/injury. Thank you!
What do I say about Urban Rehab and my wonderful physiotherapist by the name of Jacob Praveen! The staff has been efficient and my physical therapy sessions with Jacob has been commendable. Jacob is a phenomenal physiotherapist who has great knowledge about the muscular-skeletal anatomy and accesses your pain carefully and its trigger points very diligently. He works very well with my doctors and updates them on my progress. His approach to physiotherapy is splendid whereby he has great mobilisation and deep tissue release techniques. He gets to the core of your problems and treats your symptoms. Within a session or two, you will feel a significant difference in your body and pain management. Jacob is God-Sent when it comes to his amazing treatment and therapy. He makes sure that you walk out the centre feeling like a brand new 'you' and I thank him for his compassion and efforts. There is no other physiotherapist like Jacob Praveen on this planet!!! If you ever feel the need to get back on track and no longer suffer in pain and in silence, Jacob is your go-to physiotherapist!!!
Was suffering from back pain for months due to an injury. And i thank all my lucky stars to have met Jacob as my physiotherapist! He is simply amazing in what he does and so knowledgeable. Jacob certainly puts in effort in treating my back pain and teaching me exercises/stretches to help with my back issue. What he did was certainly way more than what my ortho doctors were offering. I am extremely thankful to Jacob for his expertise!
Urban Rehab has been a life-saver for me and my family. On-and-off I have been burdened with a bad back pain and recently I had undergone a prostate surgery. My physiotherapist, Jacob Praveen from Urban Rehab has been nothing short of EXCEPTIONAL when it comes to his mobilisation techniques and deep tissue releases as well as his approach to strengthening my back and pelvic floor muscles post-surgery. He is so well-acknowleged and phenomenal when it comes to his treatment and therapy. In fact, I look forward to my physical therapy sessions because of him as I am on my road of recovery. I may walk in with pain but I walk out of the physio centre feeling good and rejuvenated. Within a few sessions, I have been back to being active and pain-free. I would also like to thank the staff at Urban Rehab for being so kind and attentive to our needs and for being so efficient in their work.
Jacob Praveen was the senior therapist who treated me. I went in with severe muscular pain that radiated from my back, shoulders up to my head giving me bad headaches and facial pain. Jacob was extremely professional, prepared and reassuring, boy he made me scream but within a month I was like new. Thank you Jacob!
I have visited many specialits for leg and back pain since years. Nobody could understand and treat my pain, instead they kept me on antidepressants for many years. But Dr.Jacob Praveen has given me confidence and significant relief in couple of sessions. He is very good at triggerpoint release. Also, more empathic towards patients which is the best quality to treat people who are in Pain.
Issue: Golfers elbow; planta fascilitis; finger joint infringement Physio: Jacob Comments: patient, attentive and marvelous. Knowledgeable with multiple discipline sports injury. Enough said, 2 thumbs up
My wife has been suffering from a chronic pain for years, we visited many places and multiple specialities but none of them were helpful. Dr Jacob Praveen could give the relief and show some improvement in the first session itself. He is very good at understanding the trigger points.
Dear Jacob, Heartfelt thankfulness to you for treating during my crucial situation. Treatment on my left shoulder and left leg was treated very well after which the crucial pain has subsided. Great work Mr. Jacob Praveen from Urban Rehab.