Changi General Hospital -Changi Sports Medicine Centre (CSMC)

Introduction

Selection of Health Talks Topics

Health Screening

Fitness Assessment

Weight Loss Programme

Medical Centre For International Travellers (MCIT)

Trauma Recovery & Corporate Solutions (TRaCS)

Mental Health Awareness Workshops

Back and Neck Classes

Ergonomics Programme

Weight Management Programme

This weight management programme adopts the recommendations and guidelines of the American College of Sports Medicine. This evidence-based programme employs dietary, physical activity and behaviour modification interventions. Participants must be 16 years old and above and fit for moderate intensity physical activity.

Duration:

24 weeks

Charges:

No. of sessions	Basic Package	Full Package
Sports Physician consultations	4	4
Dietitian consultations	4	5
Supervised gym sessions (1 hour per session)	4	14
	S$500	S$700
Rates are inclusive of 7% GST. * Investigations, medications and referrals as necessary at additional charge * 10% Non-residents surcharge applies.

Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) Test

The Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) accounts for a significant portion (60% - 70%) of our daily energy expenditure. To manage your weight effectively, it is important to know your RMR so as to plan your caloric intake and use accurately.

The conventional way of determining your RMR is to estimate through equations that are based on the average person in the general population. This results in error as no two individuals are the same.

To take the guess work out of weight management, you can undertake a RMR test to get your own specific measurement.

How is my RMR tested?

Lie down and relax
Breathe in and out of a breathing mask for gas analysis
The test will take approximately 30 minutes

RMR pre–test checklist

Avoid heavy meals, caffeine & alcohol 5 hours before the test
Light snacks may be taken 4 hours before the test
Do not exercise at least 2 hours before the test
Do not perform vigorous resistance training the day before the test
Do not consume any nicotine (smoking / chewing gum) 4 hours before the test

Note:
	Please arrive 20 minutes ahead of your scheduled time so that you can settle down and relax
	Avoid rush or stress
	Kindly inform us if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment

	Test Charges
Resting Metabolic Rate Test (includes doctor's review of results)	$77.60 (Incl. 7% GST)
Please speak to your physician if you are interested in our RMR test. For making / rescheduling / cancellation of appointments, please call our Appointment Centre at (65) 6850 3333

Surgical Options for Weight Management

Bariatric or obesity surgery is suitable for:

the morbidly obese with BMI >35 (based on BMI values for Asians)
the severe obese with BMI >30 (based on BMI values for Asians) and other medical complications of obesity such as sleep apnoea, diabetes, hypertension and joint problems.
those who are unsuccessful in any weight reduction attempts with or without medical supervision.

The most common type of bariatric surgery is the Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (lap-banding), a ring device with an adjustable balloon.

As it can be performed laparoscopically, it avoids a large wound and the patient usually returns to work within 1- 2 weeks. Treatment can be individualised and the Band adjusted according to person’s needs. It can be removed if the need arises.

If you wish to make an appointment, please contact:
the Appointment Centre at 6850 3333.

For corporate enquiries, please contact:
Business Development at 6850 2987/ 3389 or email BD@cgh.com.sg