Academic Staff
Dr Annie LEONG
Assistant Professor
PhD, MSc Sports PT, MSc PT, BSc PT
- ST537
- +852 2766 6707
- annie-ht.leong@polyu.edu.hk
Biography
Dr Leong obtained her PhD from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Before joining RS as Assistant Professor, she pursued postdoctoral training at La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, La Trobe University, where she gained extensive experience in the management of tendinopathy. She also received postdoctoral training at the Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and was appointed as Research Assistant Professor by CUHK from 2018 to 2021, where she actively involved herself in teaching and research on sports science and rehabilitation.
Dr Leong received over HKD 4.1 million research funding to develop evidence-based rehabilitation programme for the prevention and management of shoulder disorders, particularly on rotator cuff tendinopathy. She is also interested in exercise-based rehabilitation for musculoskeletal disorders, sports biomechanics and musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging. Her research works have been published in peer-reviewed journals and presented in both local and international conferences.
Dr Leong has been actively involved in community service, particularly in promoting the awareness of shoulder health in Hong Kong. She launched the “Strong Shoulders Campaign” dedicated to providing quality and convenient onsite consultation and shoulder screening services to the community, as well as to enhancing the awareness of early prevention and management of shoulder problems.
Education and Academic Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Master of Science in Sports Physiotherapy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Master of Science in Physiotherapy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, China Medical University (Taiwan)
Research Interests
Research Output
- Wong WK, Li MY, Yung PSH, Leong HT. The effect of psychological factors on pain, function and quality of life in patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy: A systematic review. Musculoskelet Sci Pract 2020; 47:102173.
- Leong HT, Fu SC, He X, Yung SHP. Risk factors for rotator cuff tendinopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Rehabil Med 2019; 51(9):627-637.
- Kwan CK, Ko MC, Fu SC, Leong HT, Ling SKK, Oh JH, Yung PSH. Are muscle weakness and stiffness risk factors of the development of rotator cuff tendinopathy in overhead athletes: A systematic review. Ther Adv Chronic Dis 2021; 12:20406223211026178.
- Liu Y, Fu SC, Leong HT, Ling SKK, Oh JH, Yung PSH. Evaluation of animal models and methods for assessing shoulder function after rotator cuff tear: A systematic review. J Orthop Translat 2020; 26:31-38.
- Leong HT, Docking S, Girdwood M, Bonello C, Cook J, Rio E. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy immediately affects Achilles tendon structure and widespread pressure pain thresholds in healthy people: A repeated-measures observational study. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2019; 98(9):806-810.
- Fu X, Yung PSH, Ma CC, Leong HT. Scapular kinematics in athletes with and without rotator cuff tendinopathy: A systematic review. J Sport Rehabil 2019; 29(6):820-829.
- Wong YLR, Yung SHP, Leong HT. Isokinetic fatigue ratio of shoulder rotators in elite softball players with and without rotator cuff tendinopathy, and its association with the subacromial space. J Sport Rehabil 2019; 29(6):766-771.
- Leong HT, Fu SN. The effects of rigid scapular taping on the subacromial space in athletes with and without rotator cuff tendinopathy: A randomized-controlled study. J Sport Rehabil 2019; 28(3):250-255.
- Leong HT, Docking S, Rio E, Cook JL. (2018). Physiotherapy management of patellar tendinopathy in tennis players. In Di Giacomo G, Ellenbeck T, Kibler WB (Eds.), Tennis medicine. Springer International Publishing. eBook ISBN 978-3-319-71498-1.
- Leong HT, Ng GF, Fu SN. Effects of scapular taping on the activity onset of scapular muscles and the scapular kinematics in volleyball players with rotator cuff tendinopathy. J Sci Med Sport 2017; 20(6):555-560.
- Leong HT, Ng GY, Chan SC, Fu SN. Rotator cuff tendinopathy alters the muscle activity onset and kinematics of scapula. J Electromyogr Kinesiol 2017; 25:40-46.
- Tsui SSM, Leong HT, Leung VYF, Fu SN. Tendon vascularity in overhead athletes with subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS) and its correlation with the resting subacromial space. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2017; 26(5):774-780.
- Leong HT, Tsui SSM, Ng GYF, Fu SN. Reduction of the subacromial space in athletes with and without rotator cuff tendinopathy and its association with the strength of scapular muscles. J Sci Med Sport 2016; 19(12):970-974.
- Leong HT, Hug F, Fu SN. Increased upper trapezius muscle stiffness in overhead athletes with rotator cuff tendinopathy. PLoS ONE 2016; 11(5):e0155187.
