iReX
Integrated Rehabilitation & Exercise Programme
Revolutionising rehabilitation care with a fitness approach beyond recovery in a community hospital setting
iReX, Singapore’s first integrated rehabilitation and exercise programme in a community hospital, offers a holistic, allied health-led approach by combining traditional rehabilitation therapies – such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy with music therapy and art therapy.
This comprehensive programme addresses the physical, social, and emotional needs of patients, fostering not just functional recovery but a fuller quality of life.
iReX goes further by integrating rehabilitation with fitness, empowering individuals to move beyond functional recovery towards greater independence and improved quality of life. For those who have completed rehabilitation and motivated to improve their fitness, iReX offers tailored programmes to enhance strength, balance and endurance through personalised fitness training or group exercises.
The programme has shown promising results, with nearly 1,200 patients reporting positive outcomes, including improved strength and enhanced functional tasks like sit-to-stand and walking. Over 50% of patients felt less fatigued and more energised for daily activities.
Additionally, participants experienced significant improvements in social and emotional well-being, including better communication, expression, social engagement, and overall quality of life.
Strength
Improvements:
Over 20% improvement in grip strength, knee extension / contraction strength, and hip strength.
Functional
Improvements:
Over 10% improvement in sit-to-stand time and walking times.
Patient-Reported
Outcomes:
Over 50% improvement in feelings of exhaustion and difficulty getting started with daily activities.
Strength and patient-reported outcomes showed the most consistent and significant improvements.
Testimonials
Being part of the iReX programme has truly transformed my life.
“The combination of occupational therapy for maintenance and the Gym Up fitness sessions has enabled me to manage my chronic conditions, such as Type 2 Diabetes and high blood pressure, more effectively. The tailored approach of iReX has not only helped me maintain my health but has also made me feel more vibrant and energetic. I am much happier and healthier now, and I’m very grateful for the holistic support that iReX provides in both rehabilitation and fitness.”
Mdm Tan Soeh Hoon
iReX Participant
Remarkable improvements in my balance, strength, and dynamic stability
“Since my stroke, I have been receiving occupational therapy and physiotherapy at St Luke’s Hospital, and the rehabilitation has been incredibly beneficial. The therapists observed my progress and referred me to the Gym Up exercise programmes. Since starting, I have seen remarkable improvements in my balance, strength, and dynamic stability. The progress has been so significant that my wife now joins me for the sessions after witnessing the positive changes in my health. In just six months, I have gone from not being able to walk to walking with no assistance.“
Mr Ng Keng Hong
iReX Participant
Feel more energetic and empowered
“I received great rehabilitation and wound care at St Luke’s Hospital over a period of four months, which led to remarkable progress. Following this, I was referred to hydrotherapy, which greatly improved my mobility after the ischemic stroke. I was then introduced to iReX, which has been crucial in maintaining and enhancing my functional abilities. Initially, I felt lethargic and couldn’t complete the sessions, but iReX has gone further and beyond my recovery – it has helped me achieve greater fitness. I now attend Gym Up three times a week and feel more energetic and empowered.“
Mdm Joyce Tan
iReX Participant
Contact Us
For more information, please contact us at
Tel: 6895 3205 Email: drc@stluke.org.sg
