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Linus Tan Ren Hao

Mr Linus Tan Ren Hao

MSc Advanced Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy (MACP) (UK), Doctor of Physical Therapy (USA), Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Conversion) (UK), Diploma of Physiotherapy

Researcher Interests
  • Advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy and orthopaedic triage models
  • Biopsychosocial approaches to musculoskeletal pain management specifically knee osteoarthritis

Research Appointments

Senior Principal Physiotherapist

Research Interests

  • Advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy and orthopaedic triage models
  • Biopsychosocial approaches to musculoskeletal pain management specifically knee osteoarthritis

Publications

  • Tan RHL, Goff AJ, Lim CJ, Tan YBJ et al. Assessing the quality of care for kneeosteoarthritis in Singapore. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2025
  • Wong WS, Sun CM, Koh HY, Tan RHL, Huang Y. Physiotherapy‑led Spine Triage and Rehabilitation (STAR) clinic. BMJ Open Quality, 2024

Research Milestones

  • Principal Investigator, SKH Research Grant 2026 (SGD 27,500) – Qualitative study on theinfluence of social factors on Knee osteoarthritis
  • Co‑Investigator, SingHealth Duke‑NUS SPRING Grant 2025 (SGD 50,000) – Back pain care pathways
  • Gold Award, SHBC 2025 Best Poster (Clinical Research)
  • International presentations at OARSI World Congress 2025