Dr Cheng Wern Loong

05/10/2026

Celebrating Healthy Ageing — International Day of Older Persons 👴👵❤️
It was a privilege for the Sports Medicine Unit, Hospital Taiping to be part of the IDOP 2026 celebration.
I had the opportunity to share a talk on “Deconditioning in Older Persons”, highlighting how reduced physical activity, illness and prolonged inactivity can lead to loss of muscle strength, mobility and independence, and why staying active is such an important part of healthy ageing. 💪
We also opened a Sarcopenia Screening Booth, where members of the public could have their:
🔹 Handgrip strength assessed
🔹 Calf circumference measured
🔹 Muscle health and sarcopenia risk discussed.
Sarcopenia can often develop silently, but early identification creates an opportunity to intervene early through exercise, resistance training, appropriate nutrition and lifestyle optimisation.
As Sports Medicine physicians, our role extends beyond treating athletes. Movement is medicine at every age. Our goal is to help older adults remain strong, active, independent and able to enjoy the things that matter most to them.
A meaningful day of raising awareness, screening, educating and promoting active ageing. 🌿💪






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06/09/2026

SUKMA 2026 Recap.
360 videos by jar
Starring athletes, officials & staffs from MSN Perak.
Main Cast: Medic Team A (kak.ayuuuu & jar)

Thankful for the opportunity.
Grateful for the memories.

Signing off,
DrChengWL

29/08/2026

BEYOND THE MEDALS: TAKING CARE OF THE ATHLETES AT SUKMA 2026 🥇 ⚪🟡⚫ 
🙏🏻 It is indeed a huge privilege to be once again given the opportunity to be part of the Perak Contingent medical team at Malaysia's premier national biennial multi-sport event, SUKMA, often called the "Mini-Olympics."  
🩺 As a Sports Physician, my role goes far beyond treating injuries on the field. It is about being there for the athletes throughout their journey, from preparation and injury prevention, to managing acute injuries, rehabilitation, recovery, hydration, and helping them safely return to competition. 
✨ At SUKMA, every day brought new challenges. Long hours, unexpected injuries, tough decisions, and moments when athletes needed not only medical care, but also reassurance and encouragement. 
🏆 Behind every athlete is a team.
Coaches. Managers. Physiotherapists. Sports masseur. Sports scientists. Nutritionists. Psychologists. Sports Physicians. And, most importantly, the athletes themselves. Our goal was simple, to keep our athletes healthy, safe, and ready to give their very best for Perak. ⚪🟡⚫ 
🎇 I am truly honoured to have played a small part in their journey and to witness their determination, resilience, and passion up close. The medals may be what everyone sees. But behind every medal are countless hours of training, sacrifice, setbacks, recovery, teamwork and belief. 
🙇🏻 A huge thank you to my amazing teammates, Amzar, Ayu and the rest from MSN Perak 🙌🏻. Your dedication, commitment, energy, and positivity were truly contagious. Working alongside such an incredible team made every day exciting. There was never a dull moment! 
🎉 It has been an incredibly meaningful experience. Proud to serve. Proud to be part of Team Perak. 💪🏻 

25/08/2026

As the SUKMA curtain closes, we celebrate more than just the athletes on the podium.

Behind every performance throughout SUKMA XXII Selangor 2026 was a dedicated team working quietly behind the scenes — providing Sports Medicine and Sports Science services, supporting athletes’ health, recovery and performance every step of the way.

They may not always be in the spotlight, but they are an important part of the journey behind every athlete.

To all the unsung heroes behind our athletes — thank you for being there throughout SUKMA. Your work matters. 💙

— Malaysian Association of Sports Medicine (MASM)

BehindTheScenes
Reposted from Malaysian Association of Sports Medicine - MASM

03/08/2026

⚪️🟡⚫️We just had our Perak Sukma contingent Sports Performance and Sports Medicine Committee Workshop/Briefing.  
🎯The final lap of preparation is here. In just one week's time, the Perak contingent will march into SUKMA Games 2026. Months of planning, preparation, and teamwork will be put to the test.
🧑🏻‍⚕️There will be 4 Sports Medicine Physicians involved, led by Dr Bunu Roslan , myself, Dr Sophee gani and Dr Lavinen. Truly grateful to Tuan Haji Mazlan Mr Mazlan , the Director of Perak Sports Council and the team for their trust. Together with MSN medical staffs, we will be divided into 4 zones in order to cover as much area/athletes possible. We are also thankful for the 28 Sports Crews elected, who have been with their respective sports for the past few months, taking care of them in all aspects, making sure the athletes are at their best. 
🩺As the Contingent Doctors, these final days are about ensuring every athlete is physically ready, mentally prepared, and medically supported to perform at their very best. 
🏆Behind every medal is a dedicated team working tirelessly behind the scenes. Coaches, Physiotherapists, Trainers, Managers, Nutritionists, Psychologists, and Medical staffs, united by one common goal. Our mission is simple: keep our athletes healthy, resilient, and competition ready. 
🥇Now it's time to trust the process, embrace the challenge, and give everything we have. Here's to safe competition, unforgettable moments, and bringing home GOLD for Perak. 🤍💛🖤 
Let's go, Team Perak!

11/07/2026

🎯"Progress is not always linear, but every little step is still progress." 
🌱 In a world that celebrates overnight success, it's easy to feel discouraged when your journey doesn't follow a straight path. Some days you'll move forward. Some days you'll take a step back. Some days, simply showing up is the biggest victory.  
🥇Learning, fitness, business, and personal growth are rarely linear. Every workout completed, every rehabilitation session attended, every healthy choice made, and every challenge overcomed brings you one step closer to where you want to be.
📌 Keep going. Keep trusting the process. Small steps, repeated consistently, create extraordinary results. Every little step is still progress. ✨ 

04/07/2026

🦵 Baker's Cyst: A Lump Behind Your Knee? It Might Not Be the Real Problem. 
Have you noticed a swelling or tightness behind your knee? It could be a Baker's cyst (also known as popliteal cyst). It is a fluid-filled sac that develops behind the knee when excess joint fluid is pushed out through a small opening (the "neck") between the knee joint and the surrounding tissues. 
🔍 What causes it? A Baker's cyst is usually a result of an underlying knee problem, such as: • Knee osteoarthritis • Inflammatory arthritis • Cartilage injuries • Other conditions that increase joint fluid production
💉 How is it treated? When the cyst is painful, swollen, or limiting movement, ultrasound-guided aspiration can be performed to accurately drain the fluid.
🎯 To reduce the chance of the cyst returning, ultrasound-guided fenestration of the neck and Prolotherapy injection with Hypertonic Dextrose may be used to treat the communication ("neck") between the knee joint and the cyst. Addressing the underlying knee condition is equally important for long-term success. 
✅ Accurate diagnosis with ultrasound
✅ Minimally invasive, Daycare/bedside procedure
✅ Real-time guidance for improved precision
✅ Faster recovery with little downtime.
A proper assessment can help identify the underlying cause and guide the most appropriate treatment. 
 

01/07/2026

30/06/2026

🌟 We are delighted to announce that Sports Medicine Taiping is expanding our services with a new visiting clinic at Hospital Parit Buntar (HPB)!
📌 I gave a talk introducing Sports Medicine services to HPB & Hospital Selama staffs, including those from PKD Kerian. This is part of the initiatives to start visiting clinic there under North Perak Kluster from July onwards.
🎇 HPB just moved to its new building/location which started operation since Sept 2025. Under their budget as a new hospital, we are grateful that they have purchased an Ultrasound machine for Sports Medicine usage as part of starting up the service there.
🎯 We look forward to serving the Parit Buntar and North Perak community with quality sports medicine care.
📍 New Visiting Clinic: Hospital Parit Buntar
Healthy Movement. Stronger Performance. Better Living.