(From left) Representative from MacLehose Medical Rehabilitation Centre, Mr Desmond Yeung, Ms Terri Ng, Dr Lewis Chan, Ir Prof. Yongping Zheng, Dr Chunyi Wen and Dr Lawrence Lau
Patient's sharing session
Demonstration of physiotherapy management for osteoarthritis of the knee
Interactive workshops organised by MacLehose Medical Rehabilitation Centre
Exhibition booths at the Logo Square
On 15 October, the 2023 Hong Kong Arthritis Day (2023 香港關節健康日) took place on PolyU campus and was attended by over 200 senior citizens and the general public who are concerned about the arthritis-related challenges.
Arthritis is a widespread condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing chronic pain and discomfort. Co-organised by PolyU BME and HKU Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, this event aimed to raise public awareness of arthritis and its impacts on individuals, families, and communities, and to promote early detection and diagnosis, and encourage a healthy lifestyle to prevent and manage the condition.
The event began with the welcome speeches from Ir Prof. Yongping Zheng, Chair Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Director of Research Institute for Smart Ageing and Jockey Club Smart Ageing Hub at PolyU, Dr Lewis Chan, Clinical Associate Professor of HKU Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology and Dr Chunyi Wen, Associate Professor of PolyU BME.
Clinical Associate Professors Dr Lewis Chan and Dr Chor-yin Lam, and Dr Lawrence Lau, Clinical Assistant Professor of HKU Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology delivered education talks on the introduction to arthritis, arthritis prevention, management, and treatment.
Mr Desmond Yeung, Advanced Practising Physiotherapist of MacLehose Medical Rehabilitation Centre, hosted the patient’s sharing session and demonstrated physiotherapy management for osteoarthritis of the knee. Ms Terri Ng, Department Manager (Occupational Therapy) of MacLehose Medical Rehabilitation Centre, demonstrated the Qigong practice with mobile application, and recommended some joint protection and leisure activities. The experts later joined together to answer the questions from the participants at the open forum.
Exhibition booths were also set up at the Logo Square which showcased the latest advancements in gerontechnology products and devices, as well as medical devices and equipment. Participants had the opportunity to interact with healthcare professionals, seek advice, and explore innovative solutions at various booths.
