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60th Anniversary of Physiotherapy Education in Hong Kong Seminar Series

2 March 2021

6-7pm

Seminar 1: Physiotherapy Education in Hong Kong: History, Legacy and Future Directions

Speakers:
  • Prof. Emma Stokes (President, World Physiotherapy)
  • Mrs. Maria Liu (Tutor Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy training school, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 1969-1978; Principal Lecturer and Head of Physiotherapy Section, Institute of Medical & Health Care, Hong Kong Polytechnic, 1978-1985)
  • Mrs. Patty Tam (Tutor Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy training school, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 1974-1978; Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy, Institute of Medical and Health Care, Hong Kong Polytechnic, 1978-1986)
  • Prof. Alice Jones (served in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 1988-2011)
  • Prof. Gabriel Ng (served in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 1995-2018, 2020-present)
  • Prof. Margaret Mak (Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University)

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31 March 2021

6-7pm (HKT)

Seminar 2: Physiotherapy education: The regional perspective

Speakers:

  • Prof. Suh-Fang Jeng (Chair, World Physiotherapy Asia Western Pacific Region)
  • Prof. Sandra Brauer (Head, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University ofQueensland, Australia)
  • Prof. Wendy Wang (President, Taiwan Physical Therapy Association)
  • Prof. Marco Pang (President, Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association)
  • Dr. Rumpa Boonsinsukh (Dean of Faculty of Physical Therapy, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand)

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5 May 2021

6-7:15pm

Seminar 3: New page in PT Education in Hong Kong: update from local programs and use of advanced technology (I)

Speakers:

  • Prof. Hector Tsang (Head, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
  • Prof. Grace Szeto (BSc (Hons) PT Program Leader, Tung Wah College)
  • Ms. Janette Tartabini (Doctor in Physiotherapy, University of Montana; Masters in Physiotherapy, Ohio State University)

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3 June 2021

6-7:15pm

Seminar 4: New page in PT Education in Hong Kong: update from local programs and use of advanced technology (II)

Speakers:

  • Prof. William Tsang (Head, Department of Physiotherapy, The Open University of Hong Kong)
  • Dr. Arran Leung (BSc (Hons) PT Program Leader, Caritas Institute of Higher Education)
  • Mr. Christian Ulrich (Clinical Project Manager and Development Engineer, Life Science Robotics ApS (LSR))

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14 July 2021

6-7:15pm

Special Seminar: Role of HKPA in academic matters and Recent and future development of physiotherapy education in PolyU

Speakers:

Session 1: Role of HKPA in academic matters 

  • Prof. Marco Pang (President of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association)

Session 2: Recent and future development of physiotherapy education in PolyU

  • Professor Hector Tsang (Head of Department of Rehabilitation Sciences of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
  • Prof. Shamay Ng (Associate Head of Department of Rehabilitation Sciences of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
  • Prof. Amy Fu (Associate Head of Department of Rehabilitation Sciences of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
  • Dr. Shirley Ngai (Associate Professor of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University)

Moderator:

  • Mr. Raymond Tsang (Vice President of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Department)

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20 July 2021

6-7:15pm

Seminar 5: Current Policy on Physiotherapist Registration in Hong Kong for Local and Overseas Graduates

Speakers:
  • Mr. Raymond Tsang (Vice President of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Department, Manager of the Physiotherapy Department of MacLehose Medical Rehabilitation Centre)
  • Dr. Edwin Lee (Physiotherapy Director of the Altius, Physiotherapy)

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Rehabilitation Technology Specialty Group (RTSG)

The RTSG aims to facilitate the awareness and know-how of  technology-driven  gargets on the diagnosis and intervention related to physiotherapists. For example, the use of ultrasound as a mean to facilitate precise physical diagnosis and intervention;  wearable sensors for tracking physical activities and performance;  developments on robotics and  exoskeletal and its application.

Workshops and e-platforms will be used to facilitate the understanding and skills

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Women’s health Specialty Group (WHSG)

Introduction of Women’s health specialty group

Women have different health concerns at different life stages-from pregnancy to senior.  Physiotherapy is shown to alleviate the symptoms of incontinence, prolapse, pelvic girdle pain, prenatal and postpartum musculoskeletal pain, constipation, lymphoedema and osteoporosis across women’s life span. Women’s health specialty group is to promote physiotherapists, health care professionals and the public on women’s health and contribute to the development of this specialty area.

Our mission

To provide consultation in respect of physiotherapy practice in obstetrics and gynecology, such as incontinence, osteoporosis and constipation, and other aspects of women’s health

To uphold the professional interest of Hong Kong Physiotherapists working in the said Physiotherapy Practice

To coordinate activities and organize continuing education, training and research in women’s health for its members

To endeavour the professional standard of physiotherapists working in women’s health area amongst the health care profession

To liaise and collaborate with related local and international organizations

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Private Practice (PPWG)

The Private Practice Working Group (PPWG) has been established to unite physiotherapists who are passionate about private practice. Our aim is to provide a dedicated platform for collaboration, professional development, and alignment with the World Physiotherapy standards.

The PPWG is committed to addressing the specific needs of private physiotherapists and fostering a supportive community where members can freely exchange ideas, enhance their professional development, boost the public image of our profession, and seize business opportunities.

We are pleased to introduce the executive committee members of the PPWG:

  • Chairperson: Mr. Terence Chau
  • Vice-chairperson: Dr. Man Chung
  • Treasurer: Mr. Kenneth Au-Yeung
  • Secretary: Mr. Alvin Chu

Together, we can create an environment that promotes unity among colleagues and strengthens our profession as a whole.

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Manipulative Therapy (MTSG)

Manipulative Therapy is probably one of the most recognized specialties in Physiotherapy. It is characterized by the form of therapy, rather than the field of practice (e.g. Peadiatrics). Being a full Member Organisation of the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists, only physiotherapists with advanced training in an IFOMPT endorsed Master Degree in Manipulative Therapy (or equivalent) could be admitted as MTSG full member.

Manipulative Therapy is indicated in the management of a wide range of conditions; such as pain (especially chronic), and neuro-musculoskeletal dysfunctions for people in different age groups across life span. Manual therapist adopts a contemporary, evidence-based and individualised treatment approach to facilitate recovery of people in need. Treatments such as massage, soft tissue adjustments, stretching, and neuro- and/or joint-mobilization are our core skills, in addition to other therapies including exercise therapy and motor control training form the basis of our daily practice.

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Training in Action: Participants and Speakers (Dr Lyn Watson & Mr Simon Balster, 4th and 5th from the right, first row) for the workshop – The Essential Principles of Shoulder Physiotherapy, held on 14-15 September 2019 at PolyU.
EC Members (from Left to right): Mr Thomas Chen, Mr Eric Wong, Dr Nicola Mok, Dr Sharon Tsang, Mr Ivan Kwan, Mr Nathan Leung