Occupational Therapy, PolyU

10/02/2026

🧧 理大康復治療科學系祝大家人強馬壯，萬事勝意！ 🧧💪

🐎PolyU RS wishes you a prosperous and healthy Year
of the Horse! 🐎

09/02/2026

03/02/2026

🚨 Almost full — only a few places left! 🚨

Ready to upgrade your career in rehabilitation? 🎓
PolyU Department of Rehabilitation Sciences offers advanced MSc programmes for future clinical and research leaders.

✅ Rehabilitation Sciences | ✅ Occupational Therapy
✅ Flexible study modes
✅ Scholarships available (limited!)

⏰ Application closing soon – spots are filling fast!
👉 Apply now: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/rs/study/taught-postgraduate-studies/msc-programme-26-27/
📩 Questions? rsmsc@polyu.edu.hk

Don’t miss out — secure your place while quotas last!

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02/02/2026

Prof. Shirley Ngai Receives The
President’s Awards for Outstanding Achievement 2025

We are delighted to announce that Professor Shirley
Ngai, Associate Head & Associate Professor of the
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, has been
honoured with The President’s Awards for Outstanding
Achievement 2025 of PolyU in recognition of her
exceptional contributions to rehabilitation education.

Professor Ngai has demonstrated exemplary leadership
through her innovative teaching practices, impactful
seminars and conferences, and her strong commitment
to student staff collaboration. Her efforts in initiatives
such as the Development Programme for Advancing
Clinical Education (the PACE Programme),
international academic partnerships, and global
education development have significantly advanced the
department’s reputation locally and internationally.

This award celebrates not only Professor Ngai’s
achievements but also the collaborative spirit and
shared pursuit of excellence within our department. We
extend our warmest congratulations to Professor Ngai
and thank her for her dedication, passion, and lasting
contributions to the profession.

魏佩菁教授獲頒 2025 年度「校長特設傑出成就獎」

康復治療科學系副系主任及副教授 魏佩菁教授榮獲 2025
年度理大「校長特設傑出成就獎」，以表揚她在康復治療教
育方面的卓越領導與貢獻。

魏教授多年來致力推動創新教學，策劃具深遠影響力的學
術研討活動，並積極促進師生協作文化。她於
Development Programme for Advancing Clinical
Education (簡稱PACE)、國際學術合作及全球教育框架發
展等多個重要項目中展現出卓越領導力，為本學系於本地
及國際層面建立更高的學術聲譽。

此項殊榮不僅肯定魏教授的傑出成就，亦反映本學系團隊
的共同努力與追求卓越的精神。我們衷心祝賀魏教授，並
感謝她一直以來的熱誠、堅毅及對專業的重大貢獻。

再次恭賀魏佩菁教授獲得此項殊榮。

27/01/2026

🆕📚Occupational Therapy in East Asia:
Concepts, Principles and Practice

We are delighted to announce the release of the Department’s first textbook on occupational therapy (OT): Occupational Therapy in East Asia: Concepts, Principles and Practice. Being also the first OT textbook specific to the Asia Pacific region, it combines the strenuous efforts of the writing team over the past four years, comprising mainly RS OT professionals and a dozen experts in OT or rehabilitation from other parts of Asia.

✅Book Description
This is the first major textbook on occupational therapy (OT) aimed at students and practitioners based in Asia.

Written by a team of authors mainly based in Hong Kong, the book is divided into four sections. Section I presents the history of OT in the region as well as those key theories which underpin it. Section II introduces the essentials of OT practice. From assessment through to evaluation and intervention, these chapters cover five key therapeutic areas in which occupational therapists work: providing support for sensory and motor functions, providing support for cognitive and perceptual issues, providing support for psychosocial issues, providing support for returning to home and the community (including the use of assistive technology), and providing support for returning to the workplace. Section III then details a range of case studies to show occupational therapists in action, while Section IV looks at how the field is developing, including the increasing use of AI and other technologies. Throughout the book, cultural factors specific to the region are highlighted.
An ideal resource for any student in Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, Singapore, or Taiwan, China, this outstanding text is also a key reference work for practitioners in the region.

🔗Ordering Details
Please visit Routledge website (www.routledge.com/9781032721200) to learn more about the book and place an order.

26/01/2026

理大康復治療科學系自2025年一月起，聯同多個地區團體展開「防跌路上‧同行有理」大行動🚶🚶‍♂️，以學系自主研發的AI技術，為長者進行跌倒風險篩查。首階段已為居於港島區近900名長者👴👵進行評估，當中兩成六屬高風險人士，他們獲理大提供為期12星期的針對性防跌訓練，累計有逾100人次參與。理大研究團隊計劃把項目擴展至九龍區，建立大型長者健康資料庫，優化AI模型讓更多人受惠。🤖

🎊項目在上星期六(1月24日)舉行分享會，中華人民共和國香港特別行政區政府勞工及福利局局長孫玉菡先生、行政會議成員張宇人議員和立法會議員邵家輝議員，聯同理大大學顧問委員會榮譽主席鍾志平博士、高級副校長（研究及創新）趙汝恒教授、康復治療科學系系主任彭耀宗教授和副系主任符少娥教授，以及多位民政事務專員、區議員、協辨團體代表、學生及長者一同出席，總結項目首階段成果並展望未來發展。👀

To proactively address health challenges brought by an ageing population, PolyU Department of Rehabilitation Sciences has, since January 2025, partnered with multiple community groups to launch the “Better Ageing in Community Campaign”🚶🚶‍♂️, using the Department’s AI technology to conduct fall risk screening for the elderly. During the first phase, nearly 900 elderly residents 👴👵 on Hong Kong Island were assessed, with 26% identified as high-risk individuals. To date, over 100 attendants have received 12-week fall prevention training from the University. The PolyU team plans to expand the project to Kowloon district and establish a large-scale elderly health database, benefitting more people with the aid of an enhanced AI model. 🤖

🎊A sharing session was held last Saturday (24 January), attended by Mr Chris SUN, Secretary for Labour and Welfare; The Hon. Tommy CHEUNG, Executive Council Member; The Hon. SHIU Ka-fai, Legislative Council Member, from the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China; Dr Roy CHUNG, Honorary Chairman of the PolyU Court; Prof. Christopher CHAO, Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation); Prof. Marco PANG, Head of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences; and Prof. Amy FU, Associate Head of the Department, from PolyU. The session also included various district officers, district councillors, partner organisation representatives, students and elderly participants, to review the first-phase achievements and look ahead to future developments. 👀

#理大 #樂齡健康 #防跌 #康復治療 #物理治療 #職業治療

22/01/2026

【賽馬會齡活城市–『全城．長者友善』計劃24/25年度嘉許禮】

我們懷著喜悅與感恩的心情，與大家分享一則好消息！🎉

在剛舉行的「賽馬會齡活城市計劃」年度嘉許禮上，我們職業治療團隊與 香港九龍巴士公司、香港盲人輔導會及理工大學LST 的共同協作項目，榮獲 「齡活協作大獎」！

這次合作不僅是跨界別的合作典範，更體現了 職業治療在社區共融與長者友善環境建設中的重要角色，把服務學習的效益發揮極致！學生從服務中學習，目標為促進長者的生活質素，不僅在於治療與復康，更在於走入社區，與不同持份者攜手創造一個適合不同能力、不同年齡人士的共融生活空間。

在項目中，我們從職業治療的角度出發，協助設計以巴士路線為題材，用作懷緬治療及社交小組活動，經實證研究有效提升語言溝通及認知能力，推動視障長者的社交參與，讓長者能夠更有尊嚴地生活。每一步，都呼應著 「全城・長者友善」 的核心理念——共融、參與、賦能。

感謝所有合作夥伴的信任與協作，我們將繼續以專業與熱情，推動更多社區創新項目，讓職業治療的力量，更深入、更廣泛地貢獻於這片我們共同生活的城市。

🌆 一起建設 #全城長者友善
🤝 擁抱 #共融齡活
💪 職業治療 #不只於治療更在於參與

#賽馬會齡活城市
#職業治療 #社區共融
#長者友善 #齡活協作大獎
#香港九龍巴士 #香港盲人輔導會
#職業治療師 #社區服務 #齡活城市
#服務學習

[Jockey Club Age-friendly City Partnership Scheme 24/25 Annual Awards Ceremony]

We are humbly with joy and gratitude to share a piece of wonderful news! 🎉

At the recently held Jockey Club Age-friendly City Annual Awards Ceremony, our occupational therapy team's collaborative project with Kowloon Motor Bus Company (KMB), Hong Kong Society for the Blind, and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (LST) was honored with the "Age-friendly Collaboration Award"!

This collaboration is not only a model of cross-sector partnership but also highlights the vital role of occupational therapy in fostering community inclusion and building an elderly-friendly environment, maximizing the benefits of service-learning! Students learn through service, with the goal of enhancing the quality of life for older adults. This goes beyond just treatment and rehabilitation—it's about caring the community and working with various stakeholders to create an inclusive environment suitable for people of all abilities and ages.

In this project, from an occupational therapy perspective, we assisted in designing reminiscence therapy and social group activities using bus routes as themes. Evidence-based research has shown these activities effectively enhance verbal communication and cognitive abilities, promoting social participation among visually impaired older adults and enabling them to live with greater dignity. Every step aligns with the core philosophy of "Age-Friendly"—Inclusion, Participation, and Empowerment.

We extend our thanks to all our partners for their trust and collaboration. We will continue to drive more innovative community projects with professionalism and passion, allowing the power of occupational therapy to contribute more deeply and broadly to our loved city.

🌆 Together, let's build a community
🤝 Embrace
💪 Occupational Therapy:

21/01/2026

PEER 兒科復康探索與體驗計劃：多專業臨床協作體驗

「PEER 兒科復康探索與體驗計劃」由本學系教授帶領 10 位物理治療及 10 位職業治療學生於2025年12月14至20日期間到泰國清邁大學(CMU)，展開一趟充滿活力的兒科復康沉浸體驗之旅！🤝同學們與 CMU 的 PT、OT 學生進行了交流，更一同上實習課、參與校園導賞和專題交流。學生與泰國治療團隊互相分享香港兒科復康服務的模式和經驗。👶行程中走訪不同類型的特殊學校、輪椅工場、感覺統合訓練室，以及提供職業培訓的學校，從觀察到親身參與，體驗多專業團隊如何協作支援有需要的兒童。同學更在臨床與實習環節中直接與小朋友互動，將書本知識化為實戰經驗，最後以簡報及分享作結，將所見所學化為反思與成長，真正感受到多專業協作在兒科臨床中的力量與溫度。👨‍🏫本計劃之本地兒科復康體驗部份仍在進行中，讓我們的學生更透切了解香港之兒科康復實況。🌟

The Paediatric Exploration and Exposure in Rehabilitation (PEER) Program: Experiencing Multi-disciplinary Management in Clinical Practice

The Paediatric Exploration and Exposure in Rehabilitation (PEER) Program brought 10 Physiotherapy and 10 Occupational Therapy students to Chiang Mai University (CMU) for an energetic and immersive pediatric attachment. 🤝Students joined CMU PT and OT peers in practical sessions, campus tours, and academic exchanges, while sharing Hong Kong’s pediatric rehabilitation services with Thai therapists. 👶They visited different types of special schools, wheelchair workshops, sensory integration rooms, and vocational training programmes in schools for individuals with intellectual disabilities, gaining a close-up view of how multi-disciplinary teams collaborate to support children with diverse needs. Through hands-on practice and direct interaction with children, students turned theory into real-world clinical experience, and concluded the trip with presentations and reflections that deepened their understanding of meaningful, compassionate interprofessional pediatric care. 👨‍🏫The local paediatric rehabilitation experience component of this programme is still ongoing, allowing our students to gain a more in‑depth understanding of the current paediatric rehabilitation practices in Hong Kong. 🌟

#理大物理治療 #理大職業治療

20/01/2026

🌟 RS Summer Immersion Programme 2026 🌟
📍 The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - PolyU

Join our RS Summer Immersion Programme and experience research life at PolyU this summer!

📅 20 – 31 July 2026
🎓 Free of charge
✈️ Airfare & accommodation self arranged

👩‍🎓 Who can join?
Year 3 or above undergraduate and postgraduate students from non local universities, especially in Rehabilitation Sciences, Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, or related fields.

✨ Why join?
• Hands on research experience
• Learn about postgraduate & PhD opportunities
• Meet academics and students from around the world

🗓️ Application deadline: 8 March 2026
⏳ Limited places available!
📧 Enquiries: rs.crm@polyu.edu.hk

We look forward to welcoming you to PolyU!

16/01/2026

再一次恭賀黃國興先生獲獎🏅

🌟 Congratulations to Hong Kong Correctional Services Commissioner, Mr. Eddie WONG Kwok-hing, CSDSM! 🌟

15/01/2026

恭賀OT校友黃國興先生！Congratulations to Mr Eddie Wong, our OT alumnus!
【 #2025年傑出理大校友獎 】頒獎典禮暨晚宴於星期二晚在唯港薈圓滿舉行🏆，理大校董會主席林大輝博士及校長滕錦光教授正式頒發獎項予 #莊子雄 博士、 #孫武 博士、 #黃志光 工程師，以及 #黃國興 先生！👏🏻4位傑出理大校友大家庭的新成員與全場230多位嘉賓分享喜悅，氣氛歡欣熱鬧。🥂
✨活動回顧：https://polyu.hk/pdVEh

【Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award 2025】The Award Presentation Ceremony and Dinner were successfully held on Tuesday evening at Hotel ICON! 🏆 Dr Lam Tai-fai, Council Chairman of the University, and Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, President of PolyU, proudly presented the awards to Dr Steve Chuang Tzu-hsiung, Dr Elton Sun Wu, Ir Tony Wong Chi-kwong, and Mr Eddie Wong Kwok-hing. 👏🏻 These 4 new members of the outstanding PolyU alumni family shared their joy with more than 230 guests, making the evening a truly memorable celebration! 🥂
✨Event recap: https://polyu.hk/jhxoN

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10/01/2026

Congratulations to Prof Kenneth Fong 🎉🎊