Dr Lim Baoying — Running & Overuse Injury Specialist in Singapore

Dr Lim Baoying is a sports and exercise medicine physician accredited in Sports Medicine. She graduated from the National University of Singapore and holds postgraduate qualifications in family medicine and sports medicine, having joined the Department of Sport & Exercise Medicine at Changi General Hospital in 2011.

A competitive endurance athlete herself, she has a background in distance running and triathlon and has represented Singapore in age-group events. She has provided medical coverage at events including the 2010 Youth Olympic Games in Singapore and the Southeast Asian Games.

Her clinical work focuses on the non-surgical management of sports and musculoskeletal injuries, with particular relevance to running and overuse injuries and to active women.

Clinical focus

Running & overuse injuries / women's sports medicine.

Qualifications (as publicly listed)

MBBS (Singapore); MMed (Family Medicine); MSpMed (Australia); FAMS (Sports Medicine).

Where they practise

• Clinic / practice: SportsIN — Multiple Singapore locations (incl. Novena, Farrer Park, Mount Alvernia)
• Hospital / training affiliation(s): Changi General Hospital (Department of Sport & Exercise Medicine)

Getting to the clinic

Dr Lim Baoying sees patients through SportsIN, which operates from several Singapore locations including sites at Novena, Farrer Park and Mount Alvernia. Because the practice runs across more than one address, it is worth confirming which location your appointment is at when you book, as travel directions differ for each.

The Novena medical cluster is served by Novena MRT on the North-South Line (NS20), with sheltered walkways linking the station to the surrounding medical buildings and bus stops on Thomson Road nearby. Farrer Park sites are reached via Farrer Park MRT on the North-East Line (NE8), which connects directly to the Connexion/Farrer Park medical complex. Mount Alvernia Hospital, on Thomson Road, is most easily reached by taxi or ride-hailing, with Marymount or Novena MRT the nearest stations and several bus routes passing along Thomson Road. Each of these locations offers a drop-off point near the entrance, and the private medical centres provide paid visitor carparks; public-transport access is generally simplest for the Novena and Farrer Park sites.

What running and women’s sports medicine covers

Dr Lim’s clinical focus is the non-surgical management of sports and musculoskeletal injuries, with particular relevance to running and overuse injuries and to active women. This covers a wide range of conditions where repeated loading, rather than a single accident, is the cause.

• Running-related injuries such as runner’s knee, iliotibial band syndrome, shin pain and Achilles or plantar problems.
• Bone stress injuries and stress fractures, which need careful diagnosis and a structured return to loading.
• Tendinopathies and other overuse conditions linked to training error or rapid increases in mileage.
• Women’s sports medicine concerns, including the interplay between training load, energy availability, bone health and the menstrual cycle in active women.
• Injury prevention and safe return-to-running programmes.

Overuse injuries are best understood as a mismatch between the load placed on a tissue and its capacity to recover. Management therefore looks not only at the injured part but at training volume, intensity, biomechanics, footwear and recovery, so that the underlying cause is addressed and recurrence is less likely.

What to expect at a consultation

A first appointment starts with a thorough history. Expect detailed questions about your running or training: weekly distance, recent changes in mileage or intensity, surfaces, footwear, and any patterns in how the pain behaves. For active women, questions about general health, nutrition and the menstrual cycle may be relevant to bone and overuse risk.

A physical examination follows, assessing the painful area along with strength, flexibility, joint stability and, where useful, your movement or running mechanics. The doctor may arrange investigations such as X-ray, ultrasound or MRI when a stress fracture or another specific diagnosis needs confirming. You will then discuss the diagnosis and a plan, which commonly includes relative rest, a graded loading or rehabilitation programme, advice on training modification, and a realistic timeline for return to running.

Preparing for your appointment

• Photo identification, and any GP or polyclinic referral letter you may have.
• Previous records, scans and reports relating to the injury.
• A current medication and supplement list with doses.
• A written list of symptoms and questions.
• Your usual running shoes (and any others you train in) plus any orthotics.
• A training or symptom diary showing recent mileage, pace and when the pain occurs — particularly useful for overuse injuries.

After your consultation and follow-up

You should leave with a clear diagnosis or working diagnosis and a practical plan. Imaging reports are usually available within a few days and can be shared with you and any other clinicians involved. Overuse injuries are typically managed over several weeks to months, so follow-up visits are important: they let the doctor confirm that healing is on track, progress your loading safely, and adjust the programme if symptoms persist. Referral to physiotherapy or other allied health support is common, and continuity of care helps ensure your return to running is gradual rather than rushed.

You may seek a second opinion at any time. Seek urgent attention for sudden severe pain, inability to bear weight, signs of a possible fracture, or any rapidly worsening swelling, redness or fever around a joint.

Booking, referrals and fees

Private specialists such as Dr Lim can usually be seen without a referral, although a GP or polyclinic letter can aid continuity and may help with subsidies if you are later directed to public services. For eligible procedures, MediSave, MediShield Life and Integrated Shield Plans may apply within set limits, while consultations are generally out of pocket. As coverage depends on your plan and the specific treatment, confirm fees and claimable items with the clinic in advance.

Common questions

How do I know if my injury is a stress fracture?

Stress fractures often cause focal bone pain that worsens with running and eases with rest. Diagnosis usually needs examination and imaging such as MRI; do not self-diagnose, as missing one can prolong recovery.

Can I keep training while injured?

Sometimes, with modified loading or cross-training. The doctor will advise what activity is safe so you maintain fitness without delaying healing.

Why do my injuries keep coming back?

Recurrent overuse injuries often reflect training errors, biomechanics or inadequate recovery. Addressing these underlying factors is central to preventing relapse.

Is sports medicine relevant for women specifically?

Yes. Factors such as training load, energy availability and bone health can interact differently in active women, and these are considered when assessing and managing injuries.

Related guides

• Stress fractures
• Plantar fasciitis
• Achilles tendinitis

See also: our editorial directory of sports medicine physicians in Singapore and our shortlist of sports medicine clinics.

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