Sunday 28 October 2012


♥ Joint Screening at Bains Recuperation Centre (Bains Physio), Jalan Dulang, Mines Wellness City: Dr Balwant Singh Bains suffered the same fate many aspiring doctors do when applying for medical school – he was denied entry as he was a whisker short of the prerequisite grades.“I was a point or two short. However, I wanted to be in the medical line as I have great compassion for people. So I completed my bachelor’s in physiotherapy at Nagpur University, India, and have since made a great career out of it,” says the renowned physiotherapist whose Bains Physiotherapist Clinic is now synonymous with treating the who's who of society.

Many people – from business-man tycoons to members of the local royalty, the Cabinet and former beauty queens – have walked through the doors of his clinics in Ampang and Taman Melawati which he runs with his wife, also a physiotherapist.

He says that to be a physiotherapist, one has to be not only knowledgeable but also creative.

“I call physiotherapy a scientific art as you have to come up with both creative and scientific solutions for your patients’ problems,” he adds.

Dr Balwant Singh showing the board with switches, locks and bolts which some patients use when trying to relearn movements essential for everyday living.
Dr Balwant says students who think that it is unlike medicine (as graduating with a degree in physiotherapy does not allow one to carry the title “Dr”) are dead wrong as the first two years of study are the same for physiotherapy students as for those in a medical programme.

“It's the clinical phase which is different. We get to work in various departments of the hospital during this as our work involves all parts of the human body,” he explains.

He encourages those keen on pursuing the career to “please go ahead”.

More and more people are becoming aware of the benefits of physiotherapy so much so that even companies are beginning to include such clinics on their panels. Besides, the money is good and the working hours, fixed.

In his free time, Dr Balwant indulges in his hobby of playing the keyboard and singing with his family who are all musically inclined.

He says: “If your passion is helping people and you are hardworking and creative, then this job is for you.”

What qualifications do you need?

A degree is a must. In most countries, a minimum of an A-Level qualification is needed to enter a degree programme in physiotherapy.

I completed my degree in physiotherapy at Nagpur University, India. Then, I went on pursue my masters at the All Indian Institute of Physical Rehabilitation in Bombay.

I came back to Malaysia and worked at Tawakal Hospital before opening my own clinic in 1986. Since then, I have obtained my Phd in Psychology as I feel that being a qualified psychologist would also allow me to help my patients better.

What does a physiotherapist do?

There are a few major areas in physiotherapy – treatment for post-operative situations, paediatrics, treatment for the aged and sports physiotherapy.

In treating patients in post-operative situations, we help make patients more mobile by getting them to, as much as possible, carry out daily living activities.

In paediatrics, we correct, either with or without surgery, deformities that patients may have. If they have a neurological condition, we guide them through their milestones of development. We do this with the hope that the child will develop their musculature as close to normal as possible.

For adults above 40, which we call the “green age”, injuries may occur due to an imbalance in muscular activity. People in this age group tend not to use their joints to their optimum.

What happens then is that the joints may stiffen and range of movement gets restricted.

This creates an imbalance in stress on the body that is collected over time. For example, a person may develop a hip injury as he begins to slouch with age.

I am now designing a specific calibration bed for patients above 40 to screen their bodies for such problems. A person above 40 should go for joint screening just as he goes for a regular dental check-up.

In dealing with sports injuries, we help build, treat and train athletes. Physiotherapists even go to school to screen children to see what sports activities best suit their bodies.

Apart from that, physiotherapists also play a role in town and building planning as we help design facilities and structures to accommodate people with disabilities.

Describe a typical day

I work from 9am to 6pm daily. During the day, I attend to patients who come with various problems. I am also a trained psychologist so I do consultation as well.

Being a qualified psychologist has helped me a lot in my work as a physiotherapist. A doctor has to understand how his patients feel and think if he wants them to do as he suggests. If doctors do not have this ability, then the treatment may not work.

For example, when people with titles such as Datuk or Tan Sri come for treatment, I do not refer to them by title.

I will change their names to John, or Sam, or whatever, just to break the barrier between us, and make things more relaxed as we go through the various activities in treatment.

This is how my qualification as a psychologist has helped.

Generally, my hours are quite fixed so I still have time for hobbies.

What kind of personality best suits this career?

Physiotherapists need to be very knowledgeable, creative, dynamic and daring. It is very important to be well versed in the medical sciences as physiotherapists must understand the human body.

Creativity plays a role as you have to come up with ideas for exercises and treatments for your patients.

What's the best part of your job?

The best part is seeing our patients' hopes restored after they are healed of their problems.

It is seeing a stroke victim walk and drive again. That is a great feeling.

And the worst part?

There really is no worse part other than the hectic schedule of the job. Patients tend to demand a lot of us so there is a certain amount of pressure. Other than that, it's a great job.

What is the income range?

If you have a private practice, you can easily make over RM20,000 a month.

What are the career prospects?

Great. Physiotherapy is getting more recognition in Malaysia and testimony to that is how more companies are putting our clinics on their panel.

The industry has got good senior practitioners who have laid a great foundation for the future. The opportunities can be great if you adopt the right attitude.

Those of you who are keen on this career can join our apprenticeship programme to get a feel of what the job is about.
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2005/1/2/education/9516714&sec=education

Thursday 25 October 2012

http://bcove.me/4loxzzgt

NOTHING excites more than a sporting event when the event involves a marketing phenomenon like Tiger Woods. The excitement is so much more gripping.

The Mines Resort & Golf Club in Kuala Lumpur, which has been the venue of the annual CIMB Classic since 2010, is again welcoming Woods, the highest-paid athlete in the world for several years now - according to the Forbes magazine.

Woods will be part of the invita-tional field, competing in the US$6.1 million (RM18.97 million) CIMB Classic 2012 from October 25 to 28.

"Already people as far as South Africa are talking about Tiger Woods coming to Kuala Lumpur to parti-cipate in the CIMB Classic," said The Mines director of Golf and Business Development, Jean Daniels.

"We are really hosting two events - Tiger Woods and the CIMB Classic," he said, adding that at least a 15,000-strong crowd is expected to follow the world number three for as long as he is on the course.

"The huge crowd and a big contingent of the world press expect-ed at the event will be challenging to handle but we are lucky that a team from the PGA (United States Professional Golfers' Association) will be present to lend a hand," he said.

"The economic benefits of this event, especially next year, when it will officially be on the PGA tour schedule, is immense.

"At least 100 million households all over the world usually watch a PGA event," he said.

Daniels said it is really a major sporting coup that Malaysia from next year is officially hosting a PGA event, much like bringing the Formula One to the country.

"We have to thank Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak for being instrumental in convincing PGA to hold this event here," he said.

Although the CIMB Classic has been held here since 2010, the event remains unofficial, meaning they won't count it as PGA Tour victo-ries nor towards the money list, although world ranking points will be offered.

But from next year, both CIMB Classic and the World Golf Championship in China, will become part of the official PGA Tour FedEx Cup schedule.

CIMB Classic next year, in fact, will kick start the PGA Tour 2014.

Woods last played in Malaysia in 1999 when he won the World Cup individual title that year and also the team title for the US, along with Mark O'Meara, held at The Mines.

But, Daniels said, Woods would find The Mines now a different course with the maturing of trees over the years.

He can also expect highly advanced services and comforts throughout the club, particularly within The Mines clubhouse, where the changing rooms have been vastly upgraded to incorporate state-of-the-art fittings and finishes.

Sunday 21 October 2012

Setenang Buddhist Society present Jeff Oliver Dharma Sharing "Forgiveness in Everyday Life" on 17 Nov'12@8pm at Setenang House

Namo Buddhaya ! Dear all my Kalyana Mitras, You and your family are cordially invited to Saturday, 17th Nov 2012, there will be Setenang Buddhist Society - Special Dharma Sharing "Forgiveness in Everyday Life" by Jeff Oliver of Australia at 8:00 pm at Setenang House, 47, Jalan DU 2/10, Taman Damai Utama, off Kinrara Golf Club, Jalan Kinrara 6, 47180 Puchong, Selangor. Kindly contact Bro.Jerry Khoo +6012 6211098 or David Tan +6012 3159527 for reservation or details. http://SetenangBuddhistSociety.blogspot.com/

Monday 15 October 2012



 
Bro.Jeff Oliver Dhamma Sharing at SBS-SKL on Saturday, 17 Nov, 2012@8pm at Setenang House, 47 Jalan DU 2/10, Taman Damai Utama, 47180 Puchong, Selangor

Dear Friends of Setenang

Bro. Jeff Oliver of Australia will be with us again for a
Dhamma sharing session at Setenang House on the

17th November , 2012, Saturday, 8:00pm

Topic: Forgiveness in Everyday Life

Programme :
6.30-7:00pm - Arrival of Guests & simple dinner will be served
7:30pm - Buddha Puja
8:00pm - Dhamma Talk
8:45pm - Questions & Answers
9:15pm - End of Dhamma Talk, Sharing of Merit

Looking forward to your presence and do share and e Forward to others.
Also do bring your family, neighbors and friends over !
Kindly RSVP your attendance with bro Jerry as we are preparing
the food for dinner.

" Setenang - Peace For All "
With Metta always,
Setenang Buddhist Society of
Selangor & Kuala Lumpur [SBS-SKL]
Setenang House, 47, Jalan DU 2/10, Taman Damai Utama,
[Off Jalan Kinara 6 – Kinara Golf Club Road]
47180 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia

Note : For additional information please contact:
Jerry Khoo: 012-6211098, jktp2001@yahoo.com
David Karuna Tan: 012-3159527, dkarunatan@gmail.com

FaceBook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/setenang/
Kindly refer attach files for location map

Note, about the talk
Forgiveness in Everyday Life - Communicating with forgiveness
Forgiveness as the focus and motivation for one's speech. Listening with forgiveness, a soft and open heart that doesn't attach to words and allows others to act, say and be the way they see best. This is not only one's own liberation but releasing others from our judgments and criticisms. Freedom for one, freedom for all!

Profile:
Jeff Oliver is a dynamic and creative meditation teacher from Australia. He has been practicing vipassana (Awareness and Wisdom) meditation for about 19 years, eight of which he was ordained as a Buddhist Monk in the Burmese tradition. Jeff has shared practical life skills and mind management™ in many areas of the world including Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe including Turkey.

Jeff's teachings are based on both ancient and modern ways of mind training especially, such as appreciation, forgiveness, "Metta" unconditional love, concentration, awareness and wisdom. Basically, Jeff is offering us a toolbox™ of techniques to be used both in formal, intensive meditation and in any situation during our busy and complicated daily life. His style is open, approachable, friendly and gentle yet very effective for the modern seeker of truth.

Friday 12 October 2012



 
Dear Friends of Setenang Buddhist Society,
Just to remind that Venerable Rakkhita of UK will be with us for a Dhamma sharing session at Setenang House on the
Date:Saturday, 13th October, 2012, 8:00pm
Topic : Empty Mirror..Filling the Void ..The Dharma Wheel's Honey Ball Mystery
Program :
6.30-7:00pm - Arrival of Guests & simple dinner will be served
7:30pm - Buddha Puja
8:00pm - Dhamma Talk
8:45pm - Questions & Answers
9:15pm - End of Dhamma Talk, Sharing of Merit

Looking forward to your presence and do share and e Forward to others.
Also do bring your family, neighbors and friends over !
Kindly RSVP your attendance with bro Jerry as we are preparing
the food for dinner.

Setenang Peace For All
With Metta always,
Setenang Buddhist Society of
Selangor & Kuala Lumpur [SBS-SKL]
Setenang House, 47, Jalan DU 2/10, Taman Damai Utama,
[Off Jalan Kinara 6 – Kinara Golf Club Road]
47180 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia

Note : For additional information please contact:
Jerry Khoo: 012-6211098, jktp2001@yahoo.com
David Karuna Tan: 012-3159527, dkarunatan@gmail.com

FB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/setenang/
Kindly refer attach files for location map


Biodata of ; Venerable Rakkhita (Rob Norris)
Ven Rakkhita was born in UK 1964 and trained in Arts and Graphic design, Liverpool Polytech.

Venerable Rakkhita is an enterprising, magnetic and creative meditation teacher from UK. He has practiced and studied meditation for most of his life. He has been practicing vipassana (Awareness and Wisdom) meditation for about 28 years, three of which he was ordained as a Buddhist Monk in the Thai Vipassana tradition with Ven Ajahn Tong and two years as a Samanera. Teachers have included Luang Poh Banyat, Ven Ajahn Tong, Sayadaw U Pandita, , Ven Sujiva, Bhante Punnaji, Ven Dr Sunanda.

Ven Rakkhita has shared creative life skills in many areas of the work field world including arts, music, theatre in education, therapies and performance mainly in UK. His teachings invite exploration of the convergence of love and wisdom. His teaching style emphasizes a relaxed, caring and attentive attitude combined with joyful interest and Zen humour.

Ven Rakkhita shares the Buddha's teachings on human development and liberation of mind which emphasizes that each moment of your life is a practice opportunity.
He enjoys sharing the Buddha's teachings with all people.
Ven Rakkhita's meditation teaching aims to inspire the faith, determination and skill necessary to realize the deepest human freedom.

' I have struggled myself with confusion over where life is going, whether I will ever meet the ‘right’ person, would I ever do what I was ‘destined’ to do – and what was that anyway? Was I doing enough? Too much? '
In 1983 he encountered the art of happiness, awareness and letting go.
Art and happiness: it is about re-learning to take pleasure in the small things.
When one is attuned to beautiful qualities of heart, and isn’t driven by the need to control, judge or manipulate others.
' I came to meditation as a result of the stress and suffering I was experiencing in my life. It was a time when I was becoming curious about two questions: ‘Why am I so miserable?’ and ‘What is freedom?’
' It has transformed my whole sense of what it means to be alive, and what it feels like to be in relationship with others. There is less fear and confusion, and more space for love and openness. This is a cause for much gratitude.'
He teaches to help individuals realize their full potential for clarity, balance, kindness and wisdom.

Ven Rakkhita's teachings are based on both ancient and modern ways of mind training especially, such as daily life practice, "metta" unconditional love, concentration, awareness and wisdom.
He has explored developing and producing a Meditation Map to help tracking attention during Insight Meditation. 'I feel the Map work compliments traditional Vipassana teaching and aids gaining a sense of useful theory in practice'. His teaching style aims to reveal how all aspects of our lives can help us come to a clear and direct understanding of the Truth.
Ven Rakkhita offers us a collection of techniques to be used both in formal, intensive meditation and in any situation during our busy and complicated daily lives. Rakkhita's manner is friendly, open,and kind, suitable for the modern seeker of truth.http://www.facebook.com/events/122697304541684/?ref=ts&fref=ts