Fairuuz Saleh is a Principal Physiotherapist at MyPhysio in Singapore. He completed a Diploma in Physiotherapy at Nanyang Polytechnic in 1997 and a Master of Physiotherapy (Sport) at the University of Melbourne in 2009.
He is a registered physiotherapist with the Allied Health Professions Council, Singapore, and his practice focuses on sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
Clinical focus
Sports physiotherapy.
Qualifications (as publicly listed)
Diploma in Physiotherapy (Nanyang Polytechnic), MSc Physiotherapy (Sport), University of Melbourne.
Where they practise
- Clinic / practice: MyPhysio
- Hospital / training affiliation(s): AHPC-registered physiotherapist
Getting to the clinic
Fairuuz Saleh practises as a Principal Physiotherapist at MyPhysio in Singapore. When you book, the practice can confirm its current address and the most convenient way to reach it — the nearest MRT station and exit, the bus services that stop nearby, and where taxi or ride-hailing vehicles can drop off. This is worth checking in advance if you are attending with a recent sports injury and would prefer the shortest, flattest walk from the road or station.
It is also sensible to ask about parking when you confirm the appointment, as most premises in Singapore have a paid carpark within the building or close by, and about lift access if stairs are uncomfortable with your injury. If you intend to be assessed running, jumping or lifting, ask whether to bring sports shoes and suitable clothing so the session can replicate the demands of your activity.
What sports physiotherapy covers
Sports physiotherapy focuses on preventing, assessing and rehabilitating injuries related to physical activity, and on helping people return safely to training and competition. Fairuuz Saleh’s practice centres on sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Common presentations include muscle strains and tears, ligament sprains such as ankle and knee injuries, tendon problems, overuse conditions from running and racquet sports, and the rehabilitation phase after orthopaedic surgery such as ligament reconstruction.
Beyond treating the injury itself, sports physiotherapy looks at why it happened — training load, technique, strength imbalances and movement patterns — so that the same problem is less likely to recur. Rehabilitation is typically staged: settling acute symptoms, restoring range and strength, then progressively loading the tissue and reintroducing sport-specific drills before a graded return to play. Performance and conditioning advice often sits alongside the rehabilitation, helping athletes of all levels build resilience as well as recover.
What to expect at a consultation
A first session usually begins with the story of the injury — the mechanism, the sport or activity involved, your training pattern and your goals for returning. The physiotherapist then examines the injured area and the surrounding joints and muscles, testing range of motion, strength, control and any sport-specific movements relevant to your situation. Where you have scan reports, these are considered alongside the clinical findings.
You then receive an explanation of the diagnosis and a staged rehabilitation plan with clear milestones, often combining hands-on treatment with a progressive exercise programme and load guidance. A home or gym programme is usual, since consistent loading drives recovery, and return-to-sport criteria are discussed so that you come back when the tissue is ready, not just when the pain has eased. Progress is reviewed and the plan advanced over follow-up visits.
Booking, referrals and fees
You can usually book sports physiotherapy directly, without a referral, though a referral letter or imaging report from your GP or an orthopaedic or sports physician can help, particularly after surgery or a significant injury. Bring any X-ray, MRI or ultrasound reports, a list of medications, and details of your training schedule and the sport you are aiming to return to.
Physiotherapy consultations are generally paid out of pocket and fees vary between clinics, so confirm session costs and likely frequency when you book. Where physiotherapy forms part of rehabilitation after an eligible procedure, certain schemes may apply in particular circumstances; the clinic can advise. Always verify current AHPC registration and confirm specifics directly.
Common questions
How soon can I return to sport after an injury?
It depends on the injury and how the tissue responds to loading. Return is guided by meeting strength, control and sport-specific milestones rather than time alone, to reduce the risk of re-injury.
Should I rest completely until the pain has gone?
Usually not. A short period of relative rest may help acutely, but most sports injuries recover faster with early, appropriate loading and progressive rehabilitation rather than prolonged inactivity.
Can physiotherapy help prevent injuries, not just treat them?
Yes. Assessing training load, technique, strength and movement patterns is a core part of sports physiotherapy and can reduce the likelihood of injuries recurring.
Do I need to play a particular sport to benefit?
No. The same principles apply to recreational exercisers, weekend runners and gym-goers as to competitive athletes. Rehabilitation is tailored to the demands of whatever activity you want to return to.
What should I bring to a sports physiotherapy session?
Comfortable clothing you can move in, your sports shoes, and any relevant scan reports are useful. If you are being assessed for a running or jumping problem, footwear and kit help the therapist replicate the movements that provoke your symptoms.
Conditions and treatments explained
Sports physiotherapy involves concepts that are useful to grasp whether you compete or simply exercise to stay well. Load management is central: tissues such as muscles, tendons and bone adapt and strengthen when loading increases gradually, but flare or fail when it rises too fast, which is why many running and racquet-sport injuries trace back to a sudden jump in training. A good plan reintroduces load in measured steps rather than resting completely and then returning to full activity at once. Return-to-sport criteria are another key idea: rather than going back when the pain settles, you progress when you meet markers of strength, control and sport-specific function, which lowers the risk of re-injury.
Rehabilitation after surgery, such as a ligament reconstruction at the knee, follows the same staged logic over a longer horizon, moving from settling the joint through restoring strength to sport-specific drills and a graded return. For overuse problems, the work also looks upstream at technique, strength imbalances and the training schedule, so that the cause is addressed and not just the symptom. Fairuuz Saleh’s sports physiotherapy training supports this whole-picture approach for athletes and recreational exercisers alike.
Tips for your visit
- Bring your sports shoes and clothing you can run, jump or lift in, so the session can replicate the demands of your activity.
- Bring any X-ray, MRI or ultrasound reports and a current medication list.
- Note your weekly training pattern, recent changes in volume or intensity, and the sport or event you are aiming to return to.
- Be ready to describe exactly how the injury happened and what movements provoke it now.
- Plan for a home or gym programme between sessions, since consistent, progressive loading is what drives recovery and a safe return to play.
Related guides
Sources & verification
See also: our editorial directory of physiotherapists in Singapore and our shortlist of physiotherapy clinics.
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