About PhysioFirst

SENIOR Physiotherapist

Derek Lee

Derek is a Physiotherapist at PhysioFirst. He graduated with First-Class Honours from University of Queensland, Australia under the SingHealth Scholarship programme. From 2012, he spent 6 years at the busiest hospital in Singapore, the Singapore General Hospital (SGH) where he cared for patients in the Rehabilitation Unit, the Burns and Plastics Unit, Orthopaedic Surgery and the Musculoskeletal Outpatient Clinic.

Derek specialises in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and has a special interest in treating patients with hip, knee and ankle injuries. He is a firm believer in education, never being satisfied with status quo, he constantly upgrades his skills by attending courses around the world.

In his time at SGH, he has presented his work at various meetings such as the 40th Singapore Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting, the 2017 SingHealth-Duke-NUS Surgical and Anaesthesia Congress and the 2017 Team Excellence Innovation and Quality Circles Assessment. His team was awarded Gold for his work in reducing the length of stay post total hip replacement via the direct anterior approach.

Derek constantly evaluates ways of innovating for better patient care. He was part of the winning team at the inaugural 2017 SingHealth Hackathon with a game-based application which aims to aid in the rehabilitation of patients post total knee replacement. He also had the opportunity to partner various adult reconstruction surgeons to develop the Osteoarthritis Mobile Application and spearheaded the protocol for early ambulation of Total Hip Replacement via the Direct Anterior Approach. (this was strongly covered in various media outlets).

Derek has also given various ergonomic and manual handling consultancy talks at various organisations. They would include AMGEN Manufacturing, Meiden Singapore, KONE Elevators and the Singapore Institute of Technology. He was also part of the team that provided physiotherapy coverage in the 2016 ASEAN Paralympics Game held in Singapore.

Since 2018, Derek has had the privilege to setup multiple Physiotherapy clinics and to work alongside like-minded Allied Health Professionals. Derek has also been busy with organising professional upgrading courses so that many more Physiotherapists will be able to grow in their knowledge base.

He is blessed with three beautiful kids and a husband to a supportive wife. In his free time, he enjoys a good run and taking his camera out for a shoot. Derek finds joy partnering in his patients’ recovery as they achieve their goals.

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Physiotherapist

See Rong Gene

Rong Gene graduated from the Singapore Institute of Technology with a four-year, direct honours degree in Physiotherapy. He is a passionate and experienced physiotherapist with several years of clinical experience at Sengkang General Hospital (SKH).

During his time at SKH, Rong Gene worked extensively with a wide range of patients—supporting recovery from post-surgical procedures, managing neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, and helping older adults maintain mobility and independence. His dedication and quality of care were recognised with both the Silver and Gold Star Awards under the Singapore Health Quality Service Awards (SHQSA), a prestigious honour presented by SingHealth for exceptional service in healthcare.

Now at PhysioX, Rong Gene focuses primarily on musculoskeletal conditions, working with a diverse patient group—from elderly individuals to high-performance athletes. He has a strong interest in pain management and sports performance, and is especially experienced in post-surgical rehabilitation.

Some of the most common conditions he treats include:
– Knee arthroscopic surgeries (e.g., ACL reconstructions, meniscus repairs)
– Joint replacement surgeries (knees, hips)
– Musculotendinous repairs (Achilles tendon repairs, rotator cuff tears)

Rong Gene’s approach is holistic and patient-centered. He combines hands-on therapy with education, emotional support, and tailored rehabilitation plans that align with each patient’s unique goals. His mission is to help individuals recover, regain confidence, and move better—every step of the way.

He is also deeply committed to continuous learning, staying up to date with the latest research and treatment techniques to ensure evidence-based, high-quality care.

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