Academic Staff
Mr Ricco YIP
Assistant Professor of Practice
MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science (CUHK), BSc (Hons) PT (PolyU)
- GH155
- +852 2766 4839
- riccoywh.yip@polyu.edu.hk
Biography
Mr Ricco Yip holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiotherapy from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and a Master of Science degree in Sports Medicine and Health Science from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. In addition, he obtained a Diploma in Modern Acupuncture accredited by the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association.
Following his graduation, Mr Yip worked in various clinical settings, including community rehabilitation centre, and vocational and residential services centre for adults with physical disabilities in NGO. Before assuming as Assistant Professor of Practice at RS of PolyU, he served as Physiotherapist I at the Rehabilitation Clinic (Physiotherapy), providing services to patients with musculoskeletal, neurological conditions and sports injuries.
Mr Ricco Yip is a passionate learner and has been advancing his professional skills in neurological rehabilitation and sports injury management. He is eager to share his clinical experience and knowledge with students. He envisions nurturing the next generation of competent and empathetic physiotherapists.
Education and Academic Qualifications
- Master of Science in Sports Medicine and Health Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Diploma in Acupuncture, Accredited by HKPA
- The Assessment and Treatment of Adults with Neurological Conditions – The Bobath Concept
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
- Sports injury management
- Clinical application of acupuncture