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Mental Health Working Group (MHWG)

MHWG is a new Working Group of HKPA to educate, develop, implement, and sustain mental health-related physiotherapy services and supports to the HKPA members. With its first Executive Committee formed in early August 2022, MHWG welcome more HKPA members to join and serve in the MHWG Executive Committee.

Aging population in Hong Kong increases not solely the MSK dysfunction and chronic morbidity with mobility and ambulation limitations, but also put strains on the deterioration of cognitive functions, mood disorders and depression. Together with the persistence of COVID-19 pandemic, the impact is alarming. The demand for mental health physiotherapy service should go not just within the institutional services but also into the community for people of all ages. With the global changes of the involvement of physiotherapists in caring for more and more mental health related disorders and illnesses, now is the suitable moment to strengthen connections among physiotherapists serving in the community, encompassing NGO, private, HA and the government sectors.

MHWG will collaborate with other related SG or WG to promote the mental health physiotherapy models, approaches, concepts, and research findings into the management of patients.

The objectives of the MHWG are three folds:

  1. To advocate the alignment, coordination, and collaboration of mental health related physiotherapy services in cross-sector and cross-NGO service.
  2. To strengthen public and academic awareness and accessibility to mental health PT services to enhance and improve quality physiotherapy service delivery.
  3. To promote the accessibility of the mental health Physiotherapy service in Hong Kong.

Deliverables of the WG in the first 2 years are:

  1. Dementia
  2. Anxiety, depression & sleeping disorders due to COVID-19 pandemic
  3.  ADHD and autism
  4. Current Hong Kong mental health system and mental health physiotherapy services in the community
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SESG: BGM cum Webinar on Blending brain fitness into physical fitness for rehabilitation and injury prevention

28 October 2022 (Fri)

18:30 - 20:00

Mode: Online Lecture via ZOOM
CPD: 1.5 points (pending official endorsement)
Course fee:
HKPA SESG members: Free of charge
HKPA/MPTA members: HKD 50
Non-HKPA members: HKD 550
Teaching medium: In Cantonese/English
Deadline of application: 28 September 2022 (Wednesday)


Speakers: Mr. Indy Ho

Indy is the Associate Program Director of the Asian Academy for Sports and Fitness Professionals. After obtained the bachelor’s degree of Physiotherapy, he has spent years in fitness industry as an educator and participated in many local and overseas sports tournaments or events as a team or on-field physiotherapist. He has been teaching as a senior lecturer in THEi for the Bachelor of Social Sciences in Sports and Recreation Management for 10 years. Furthermore, he was the strength and conditioning coach for the Hong Kong orienteering elite squad.

Currently he is studying in the PhD program in kinesiology area at the University of Zagreb. Before this, he has obtained his first master’s degree in Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning) in Australia and the level 2 Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCA) in the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). Recently he has obtained his second master’s degree in data science and the professional certificate in Neuroscience and Training from the Barca Innovation Hub – Universitas, FC Barcelona.

Using the inter- or trans-disciplinary approach, Indy has made several special achievements with his diversified knowledge and skills. He has published several peer-reviewed papers in SCI journals as the first or corresponding authors for different areas (kinesiology, machine learning, education, health, and fitness). He was also the guest reviewer for several impactful journals in sports science, wearable sensors, and football medicine areas. Besides, he is also the inventor of a novel fitness training model called “All-round Fitness Training Enhancement System – AFTes©”. He has introduced the brain fitness concept into the AFTes© model and promoted the importance of brain fitness to the community via various channels. Besides, he has also invented another novel method called, “Plyometric Stress Index” to quantify the intensity and stress level of plyometric exercises while this concept was recently accepted for publication in a French SCI journal, Science and Sports (In press).

For queries regarding the application, please contact us at hkpassg@gmail.com

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World PT Day 2022 (Theme: Osteoarthritis)

3 Sep 2022 (Sat)

1500-1600

Mode: ZOOM
Deadline of application: 26 Aug 2022 (Fri)
Fee:
HKPA members: free;
Non members: HKD$550

Speakers (in order of appearance):

Ms. Lavinia Wong

Title of talk: The legend of aquatic therapy for people with arthritis and rheumatic conditions: local service overview and future development

Ms. Lavinia Wong, serving the Aquatic therapy work group of HKPA since establishment and works as Senior Clinical Associate in Tung Wah College. She had received her post graduate hydrotherapy trainings in US since 2006 and had been pursuing her hydro career in the Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation for almost two decades. She is actively involved in hydrotherapy and related professional trainings locally as well as mainland and overseas in past years. Apart from clinical practice, Lavinia is the professional advisors of various arthritis patient groups and the executive members of the Scientific committee of the Hong Kong Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation.

Dr. Wilson Li

Title of talk: Non arthroplasty treatment options for arthritis

Dr. Wilson Li is currently the Chief of Trauma Service in the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the largest hospital in Hong Kong. He is also the President of the Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Li has been appointed as Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at both local medical schools, and also as Honorary Professor of Jishuitan Orthopaedic College of Peking University in Beijing. He has co-authored several authoritative textbooks on trauma and orthopaedic surgery, including the ATLS manual by the American College of Surgeons and the Manual of Internal Fixators by the AO Foundation; and has published widely in his research areas of sports medicine, fracture fixation, osteoporosis, and trauma prevention. He was the founding co-chairman of the AO Alumni Association Hong Kong Chapter, and founding President of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Sports Medicine Chapter.

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World PT Day 2022 (Student Program) – Career Talk

3 Sep 2022 (Sat)

1400-1600

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Mode: ZOOM
Deadline of application: 26 Aug 2022 (Fri)
Fee:
HKPA student members: free;
Non HKPA student members: HKD$150

Speakers (in order of presentation):

Mr. Raymond Tsang

Mr. Tsang is the Department Manager of the Physiotherapy Department of MacLehose Medical Rehabilitation Centre and the part-time Professor of Practice of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
He is the Vice President of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association and the immediate past President and founding fellow of the Hong Kong College of Physiotherapy. He had served in the Education Committee of the Physiotherapists Board and now he is a member of the Registration Committee of the Physiotherapists Board.

Dr. Ivan Su

Dr. Ivan Su is a physiotherapist by profession and currently works as Head of Professional and Programme Development at SAHK and Director of the SAHK Institute of Rehabilitation Practice. He joined SAHK in 1987, specialised in servicing adults with childhood-onset disabilities and community-dwelling individuals living with acquired chronic conditions. He founded the Work Group on Community-based Rehabilitation and Primary Healthcare in the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association, aiming at uniting practitioners in the community sector and strengthening community practice in physiotherapy.

Mr. Mike Au-Yeung

Mr. Mike Au-Yeung graduated from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2003. After his graduation, he worked for different private physiotherapy clinics for more than 15 years with experience in pain management, musculoskeletal disorders and sports rehabilitation. Mr. Au-Yeung has also completed the Diploma in Acupuncture for Physiotherapists in 2008. He is now the Director and the Chief Physiotherapist of a private physiotherapy clinic.

Ms. Lavinia Wong

Title of talk: The legend of aquatic therapy for people with arthritis and rheumatic conditions: local service overview and future development

Ms. Lavinia Wong, serving the Aquatic therapy work group of HKPA since establishment and works as Senior Clinical Associate in Tung Wah College. She had received her post graduate hydrotherapy trainings in US since 2006 and had been pursuing her hydro career in the Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation for almost two decades. She is actively involved in hydrotherapy and related professional trainings locally as well as mainland and overseas in past years. Apart from clinical practice, Lavinia is the professional advisors of various arthritis patient groups and the executive members of the Scientific committee of the Hong Kong Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation.

Dr. Wilson Li

Title of talk: Non arthroplasty treatment options for arthritis

Dr. Wilson Li is currently the Chief of Trauma Service in the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the largest hospital in Hong Kong. He is also the President of the Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Li has been appointed as Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at both local medical schools, and also as Honorary Professor of Jishuitan Orthopaedic College of Peking University in Beijing. He has co-authored several authoritative textbooks on trauma and orthopaedic surgery, including the ATLS manual by the American College of Surgeons and the Manual of Internal Fixators by the AO Foundation; and has published widely in his research areas of sports medicine, fracture fixation, osteoporosis, and trauma prevention. He was the founding co-chairman of the AO Alumni Association Hong Kong Chapter, and founding President of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Sports Medicine Chapter.

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HKPA Physiotherapy Student Attachment Program (2022/23)

18 - 31 Aug 2022

HKPA Physiotherapy Student Attachment Program (2022/23) HKPA emphasizes the importance of all-roundedness of physiotherapy students, and we are pleased to announce the launching of the HKPA Physiotherapy Student Attachment Program (2022/23).

Objectives:

The objective of the HKPA physiotherapy student attachment program is to provide opportunities for students in entry-level physiotherapy programs to network with experienced physiotherapists in a specialty area and engage in the work and activities of Executive Committee (EC) or a particular Specialty Group (SG) or Work Group (WG) of HKPA. The program is intended to promote both personal and professional growth of the participating students.

Program content and duration

  • The student can choose to be attached to one of the following:
  1. Executive Committee

(https://dev.hongkongpa.com.hk/about-hkpa/organizational-chart/)

The EC has 4 subcommittees, each of which performs different functional duties:

  • Membership subcommittee
  • Promotion and Public Relations Subcommittee
  • International Affairs and Public Relations Subcommittee
  • Professional Development Subcommittee
  1. Specialty Group (SG)

(https://dev.hongkongpa.com.hk/about-hkpa/specialty-groups/)

There are a total of 12 SGs covering a wide spectrum of physiotherapy specialty areas.

  1. Work Group (WG)

(https://dev.hongkongpa.com.hk/about-hkpa/specialty-groups/)

A WG is a precursor to SG. There are currently 4 WGs.

  • The program duration is from 1 Oct 2022 to 31 Dec 2023
  • Upon completion of the program, all participating students will receive a certificate of appreciation issued by

 

Expectations:

During the attachment program, the participating student is expected to:

  • support the planning and implementation of activities organized by the assigned EC/SG/WG of HKPA (e.g. annual conference, continuing education courses, community exercise classes, );
  • network with the members of the assigned EC/SG/WG of HKPA;
  • actively promote HKPA and its activities to fellow
  • Complimentary registration of the HKPA annual conference and activities organized by the assigned EC/SG/WG will be provided during the program

Eligibility:

  1. Students currently enrolled in an entry-level physiotherapy program offered by one of the following institutions:
    • Caritas Institute of Higher Education
    • Hong Kong Metropolitan University
    • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    • Tung Wah College
  2. In year 1, 2 or 3 of the study as of Sept 30, 2022.
  3. A valid HKPA student

 

Application:

  • Please indicate your top 8 choices (in order of priority) using the google form provided (https://forms.gle/3R7MNfj8uJuvAi4z8).
  • There are limited quotas for each group: 6 for EC, and 4 for each SG/WG. If the number of applications is more than the set quotas, successful applicants will be chosen randomly using a computerized
  • Each student will be only be assigned to one EC/SG/WG.

Application period: 18 Aug 2022 – 31 Aug 2022

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HKPA M&A Consultation Stage 4

3 Aug 2022 (Wed)

1900 - 2030

Mode: Online Lecture via ZOOM

HKPA Members only

Deadline of application: 31 July 2022 (Sun)

Speakers: Ms. Margaret Grant

Ms. Margaret Grant is an Australian lawyer, consultant and physiotherapist with significant experience in reviewing governance and redrafting governing documents for professional membership organizations. World Physiotherapy engaged Margaret as a consultant to support their governance review in 2017-2018 and to draft the updated constitution adopted in Geneva in May 2019. Margaret was previously engaged by the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) to provide the APA with a constitution and regulations. Margaret’s approach to this type of work is flexible and collaborative and her focus is on preparing governance documents that reflect best practice for professional associations.

Enquiries:
Mr. Sam WAN at smallwan3340@yahoo.com.hk and cc to Ms Sara Poon via sarapkwsarapkw@gmail.com

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HTSG: Sports Related Injury in Hand & Wrist: Assessment & Rehabilitation

10 Nov 2022 (Thu)

1830 - 1930

Mode: Online Lecture via ZOOM

Deadline of application: 27 Oct 2022 (Thu)

Speakers: Mr Ian Gatt

Ian Gatt is Head of Performance Services & Lead Physiotherapist for GB Boxing. He has over 20 years of clinical experience, having supported athletes on their path to success through several Olympic games: Athens 04, Beijing 08, London 12, Rio 16, and currently on the road to Tokyo 2020. He forms part of Team Anthony Joshua (Boxing Olympic and Professional Double World Champion), delivering injury reduction and management strategies within a multidisciplinary team. Ian is an Upper Limb Injury specialist with the prestigious English Institute of Sport (EIS), and is currently a PhD candidate in Wrist Biomechanics at Sheffield Hallam University. He has a passion for teaching, delivering regularly at workshops, conferences and online platforms on diverse topics linked to Upper Limb sport injuries. Ian is a regular visiting lecturer at University College London and Queen Mary University College London.

 

For application, please complete the registration form and send to hkpahtsg@gmail.com

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LOGO COMPETITION: Design for 60th Anniversary of HKPA

HKPA is celebrating our 60th Anniversary in the coming year (2023). We are now holding a Logo Competition. The design of the 60th Anniversary logo may be used in our website, products and celebratory events.

Theme and objectives:
60th Anniversary of Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association (HKPA)

Eligibility:
This logo competition is open to all current Physiotherapy students and Physiotherapists on an individual basis.
Individuals can make one or multiple submissions.

Guideline for entries:

  • Logo should be submitted in JPEG format.
  • Size of logo should be at least 10cm x 10cm, and within 18cm x 15cm (please refer to reference).
  • If the file contains spot colours or RGB colours, please convert them to CMYK.
  • The Number of colors used should be limited to 4 colours, i.e. black and white will be considered as 2 colours.
  • Faded colour is not recommended.
  • File should be high resolution (recommended to have 300 dpi in A4 size).
  • File should look clean (not pixelated or bit-mapped) when viewed on screen at 100%.
  • Entries are not recommended to be submitted in compressed formats.
  • Hand drawing is allowed, but may not be highly recommended.
  • Each entry should be accompanied by a brief written explanation of the Logo.  

Submission:

Your submission should include the following information:

  • your personal information, including full English name, institution and contact
  • your designs with word description in English (word limit: 200)

Please submit the above information to https://forms.gle/8nnBEBoZqo1DDAVb8 on or before September 30, 2022.

Award:
Winner would be awarded with HKD$2,000 (Cash) and certificate.

Copyright and Intellectual Property:

  1. By submitting the design(s), applicants agree to permit HKPA to mention their names in connection with the competition.
  2. The winner of this competition grant HKPA the right to use, modify and reproduce their submitted logo design and utilize it in HKPA products and website without restriction or compensation.
  3. By submitting their logo design, the participants warrant that the submitted logo design does not infringe upon the copyright or other rights of 3rd parties.

Evaluation:
Designs will be assessed by HKPA Executive committees and voted by HKPA members.

Important timeline:
Submission Deadline: Sept 30, 2022 (Friday)
Winner Announced: mid-October

For any questions, please feel free to contact Ms Sara Poon via sarapkwsarapkw@gmail.com cc to Mr. Sam WAN at smallwan3340@yahoo.com.hk

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APTWG BGM cum Webinar on “Using innovative technologies to evaluate the effect of aquatic exercise for different populations”

23 Jul 2022 (Sat)

1430 - 1630

Mode: Webinar via Zoom Apps

Deadline of application: 15 July 2022 (Friday)

Speakers: 

Dr Billy So 

Billy is a registered physiotherapist in Hong Kong, working as an assistant professor in Department of Rehabilitation Sciences of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He is the Vice-Chairperson of Aquatic Physiotherapy Work Group of Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association. As the Hong Kong Delegate of International Organization of Aquatic Therapist recognized by World Physiotherapy, he has been collaborating with different local and Mainland China orgainzations for aquatic therapy training and research for the past decade.

Miss Manny Kwok

Manny is a registered physiotherapist in Hong Kong and Australia. She completed her Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at La Trobe University in Melbourne and obtained her Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She is a current PhD student researching the effect of aquatic high intensity interval training (AHIIT) on cardiometabolic health and physical fitness in women. Her research goal is to provide a safe and efficient aquatic training option for the health continuum in our populations.

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MSG: Screening for Red Flags in Spinal Patients: The Clinical Reasoning of an Orthopaedic Surgeon

12 Aug 2022 (Fri)

1830 - 2000

CPD points: 2 points

Registration Fee:
HKPA / MPTA Member: HKD50
Non HKPA Member: HKD550

Deadline: 22 Jul 2022 (Fri)

Speakers: Dr Michael Tse

  • MBBS (HK), FRCSEd (Ortho), FRCS (Eng), FHKCOS, FHKAM (Orthopaedic Surgery)
  • Associate Consultant, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Kwong Wah Hospital
  • Honorary Secretary, Public Information Committee, Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Council Member, Spine Chapter, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association
  • Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong
  • Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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HKPA Code of Practice Seminar 2

30 Jul 2022 (Sat)

2000 - 2115

Want to know more about our Code of Practice?
Especially Canvassing?

In light of the recent news that garnered the attention of many physiotherapists, HKPA is organizing 2 seminars on physiotherapists’ Code of Practice to let fellow physiotherapists gain a better understanding of it. Each seminar will include an information sharing session and Q&A time. The first seminar will be about advertisements and quotable qualifications; while the second seminar will be on the topic of canvassing.

 

Mode: ZOOM

Application Deadline: 24 July 2022 (Sun)

Free

Speakers: Bronco But

Bronco studied physiotherapy at the then Hong Kong Polytechnic from 1980-1983. After graduation, he was employed by the Medical & Health Department to work as a physiotherapist at various Government Hospitals and Out-patient Departments. He worked as a full-time physiotherapist. After he was off duty, he made use of his spare time to pursue a part-time study of a law degree offered by the University of London. He was awarded LL.B. Degree. In 1988, he resigned as a PT 1 and started his legal career. He was admitted as a solicitor of the High Court of Hong Kong in 1990; had been the partner of a major local solicitors firm for 26 years from 1993-2019. He is now the Consultant of Messrs. Li & Partners. Throughout his past 32 years of legal career, his legal practice has covered, amongst others, medical negligence, disciplinary hearings of Physiotherapy Board, personal injuries, employees’ compensation, traffic accidents, industrial accidents, insurance claims, criminal cases.

 

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HKPA M&A Consultation Stage 3

6 July 2022 (Wed)

1900 - 2030

Mode: Online Lecture via ZOOM

HKA Member only

Deadline of application: 5 July 2022 (Tue)

Speakers: Ms. Margaret Grant

Ms. Margaret Grant is an Australian lawyer, consultant and physiotherapist with significant experience in reviewing governance and redrafting governing documents for professional membership organizations. World Physiotherapy engaged Margaret as a consultant to support their governance review in 2017-2018 and to draft the updated constitution adopted in Geneva in May 2019. Margaret was previously engaged by the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) to provide the APA with a constitution and regulations. Margaret’s approach to this type of work is flexible and collaborative and her focus is on preparing governance documents that reflect best practice for professional associations.

Enquiries:
Mr. Sam WAN at smallwan3340@yahoo.com.hk and cc to Ms Sara Poon via sarapkwsarapkw@gmail.com

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