Hi there! I am Shoban. 

I work with athletes and active individuals navigating the parts of rehabilitation that are often the most frustrating, persistent injuries, failed rehab experiences, post-surgical recovery, and the uncertainty of returning to sport.

Over the last decade in private practice, I am particularly known for my work with footballers and lower limb injuries, especially ACL rehabilitation, knee injuries, ankle injuries, and complex return-to-play cases.

Many of the athletes who seek me out are not starting rehab for the first time. They are often individuals who have plateaued elsewhere, lost confidence in their body, or need guidance through the later stages of recovery where rehabilitation becomes less about pain and more about rebuilding trust, capacity, and performance.

My approach is deeply individualised. Rather than forcing patients through rigid protocols or overly complicated rehab, my work focuses on building individuals who can tolerate the realities of sport again: running, cutting, decelerating, contact, repeated loading, and the mental confidence to trust their body under pressure. I also adapt rehabilitation in real time based on how the person in front of me is responding, physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Patients often describe me as calm, detailed, and reassuring, particularly during periods where recovery feels uncertain. I place a strong emphasis on helping people understand what is happening, what to expect next, and why certain decisions are being made throughout the rehabilitation process.

While football forms a large part of my clinical work, my experience also extends across athletes from boxing, martial arts, running and strength-based sports, as well as everyday individuals trying to return to an active lifestyle after injury.

My work in football spans the full rehabilitation journey:

• Early-stage post-operative rehabilitation

• Strength and conditioning integration

• Return-to-running progressions

• Pitch-based rehabilitation

• Football-specific loading

• Match readiness and return-to-play decision making

• Acute injury management during training and competition

Beyond the physical side of rehabilitation, I have a strong interest in the psychological aspect of returning to sport and helps athletes regain confidence, manage setbacks, and navigate the mental demands of being injured.

On top of my work at the clinic, I currently serve as Lead Physiotherapist for Tampines Rovers FC and have previously worked with Hougang United FC across Singapore Premier League and Asian Champions League competition campaigns.