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Injuries in Martial Arts

Dr Aston Ngai, Consultant Sports Medicine Physician

23-Oct-25 16:00

Injuries in Martial Arts

Martial arts is something familiar to many Malaysians, from those taekwondo classes in schools to people doing muay thai as part of their weekend workouts. We speak to consultant sports medicine physician Dr Aston Ngai to explore how different martial arts work the body as well as the injuries that often happen among amateur practitioners. 

Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Lim Sue Ann


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