香港都會大學物理治療學系 Department of Physiotherapy, N&HS, HKMU

13/08/2026

🎉 Thank you for joining us! Our professional development webinar on the Digital Physical Activity Advice Continuum (PAAC) has concluded successfully! 🚀

We extend our sincere thanks to our incredible guest speakers and moderator for sharing their invaluable insights on enhancing physical activity prescription strategies: 👏

Dr. Jessica Hill (Senior Lecturer, The University of Queensland)
Mr. Roger Lay (Project Officer, Cancer Institute NSW)
Dr. Kimberley Szeto (Research Associate, Adelaide University)
Moderated by Dr. Catherine Capio (Associate Professor, HKMU) and Mr. Denis Chan (Senior Lecturer, HKMU)

💡 Key Highlights from the Session:
📊 Explored the foundational framework of the Digital PAAC in healthcare settings.

🛠️ Showcased how to effectively implement digital physical activity tools in clinical practice.

💬 Addressed real-world scenarios in collaboration with the Asia-Pacific Society for Physical Activity (ASPA) - Physical Activity in Healthcare Special Interest Group.

Thank you once again to everyone who joined us, engaged in the discussions, and contributed to the success of this event! Stay tuned for more professional development opportunities and upcoming webinars! 🌟🙌

07/08/2026

Course Update – Professional Certificate in Integrative Modern Acupuncture

We’re pleased to share the latest updates:

✅ 1. QF Level 6 Recognition
This course is now officially recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF).

✅ 2. CPD Points Approved
The course has been approved for 45 CPD points by the Physiotherapists Board.

✅ 3. Updated Guest Speakers
Learn from our distinguished lineup of experts (listed in alphabetical order by last name):

* Mr Galen CHAN Ka-lun – Registered Physiotherapist
* Mr CHEUNG Yi-chung – Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner
* Mr Ricky LAU Kam-wai – Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Registered Physiotherapist
* Dr Donald LUI Po-ying – Registered Physiotherapist
* Prof. Raymond TSANG Chi-chung – Registered Physiotherapist
* Mr Alexander WOO Chuen-hau – Registered Physiotherapist

Offered by the Department of Physiotherapy, School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU).

Perfect for physiotherapists and healthcare professionals seeking advanced training in integrative modern acupuncture.

📲 Scan the QR codes in the poster to Learn More or Register Now!

Enquiries
Tel: 3970 2927
Email: [email protected]

30/07/2026

🌍✨Faculty and students' participation at the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference at Loughborough University in the UK 🇬🇧

Our faculty member Dr. Chad Chan and final year students - Angel, Man, Marco, and Nicholas - presented their research at , alongside researchers from around the world. The conference provided a valuable opportunity for them to engage with experts in biomechanics, exchange ideas, build connections, and further their academic development. We are proud of their hard work and achievements! 💡🏃♂

Stay tuned for further updates on student and faculty collaborative activities!

23/07/2026

Congratulations to our Physiotherapy graduates 🎓✨

What a memorable day filled with graduation activities! Swipe through to relive a few cherished moments from today’s celebration—from our Graduation Luncheon and Graduation Photo to the Congregation 📸👇

To all of our graduates, as you step into your professional journey, remember to stay focused in midst of challenges. Trust in what you’ve learned, and never lose hope. Your compassion, resilience, and dedication will carry you far. 🌟

We are incredibly proud of you and can’t wait to see the lives you’ll touch and the difference you’ll make.

Thank you to everyone who has walked alongside our graduates on this journey—family, friends, mentors, and colleagues. Your support made today possible. 🌱❤️

16/07/2026

14/07/2026

It was a pleasure to host students from the University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) at our campus! 🎓✨

We were delighted to welcome students from the UPM for an enriching academic visit. Through classroom observations, facility tours, and cross-cultural dialogue, our students and faculty had the wonderful opportunity to exchange insights on physiotherapy education and clinical practice. 🤝🏥

The students shared their impressions with us:
“Visiting HKMU was a meaningful and memorable experience. It strengthened my appreciation for diversity.” — Ada, incoming 3rd Year PT Student from UPM. 🌏💬
“This visit became a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet new people and make friends. It has given me a broader view of international PT practice.” — Vivien, incoming 4th Year PT Student from UPM. 🌟😊

It is inspiring to see that despite our different backgrounds, we share the same dedication to patient-centered care and excellence. ❤️🩺 We are proud to cultivate an environment where students bridge boundaries through international partnerships and exchange opportunities. 🌉🚀

We look forward to nurturing more connections like this in the future! 🙌✨

13/07/2026

Interested in Sports Physiotherapy?

One unique feature of the HKMU Physiotherapy Programme is the SPEAR (Sports Physiotherapy Exposure And Rehabilitation) Programme, where interested students can gain early, real-world sports physiotherapy experience *under the supervision of faculty members who specialise in sports physiotherapy*.

Through SPEAR, students can:
- Work with HKMU sports team athletes on screening, injury rehabilitation and recovery.
- Support people with disabilities in sports like sailing, boccia, karate and archery
- Join seminars, workshops, talks and visits to sports facilities to broaden their exposure

SPEAR helps physiotherapy students apply classroom learning to real contexts, while building communication, empathy and confidence from early on in their studies.

09/07/2026

Professional Development Opportunity: Digital Physical Activity Advice Continuum (PAAC) Webinar 💡

Are you a health professional looking to enhance your physical activity prescription strategies? Join us for an insightful webinar on the Implementation of the Digital PAAC!

In collaboration with the Asia-Pacific Society for Physical Activity (ASPA) - Physical Activity in Healthcare SIG, this session will cover:
• Concept presentations on the Digital PAAC.
• Practical tool demonstrations.
• Interactive case discussions applied to real-world scenarios.

Event Details:
📅 Date: 6 August 2026 (Thursday)
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (HKT)
📍 Platform: Online via Zoom
🎓 Accreditation: CPD points pending; CNE: 1.5 points

Guest Speakers:
• Dr. Jessica Hill (Senior Lecturer, The University of Queensland)
• Mr. Roger Lay (Project Officer, Cancer Institute NSW)
• Dr. Kimberley Szeto (Research Associate, Adelaide University)
Moderator:
• Dr. Catherine Capio (Associate Professor, HKMU)

Register Now! Scan the QR code in the image or click the link below to secure your spot!
Link: https://hkmu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aWWbZ8sMYX3UqOi
For enquiries, please contact us at 3970 2927 or email [email protected].

29/06/2026

The HKMU Physiotherapy family is honored to participate in learning and sharing at HKPAConf2026 🙌 Every conversation reminded us how much we still need to learn and how generous for speakers and participants to share knowledge 👫Grateful for new ideas, gentle challenges, and connections that will keep us growing 👍🏻

24/06/2026

Digital Futures in Interprofessional Healthcare Education Symposium

While we celebrate the completion of the cross-institute project on “A Virtual Reality Serious Game for Enhancing Interprofessional Communication in Nursing and Physiotherapy Undergraduate Students” generously funded by the Quality Enhancement Support Scheme, we would like to thank all the academic/student speakers from various institutions for sharing such insightful perspectives on IPE and digital futures in healthcare education.
We truly learnt a lot from the keynotes and the engaging panel discussion today.😊