PAIR 6001 Week 04 - Health Benefits of Running for Chronic Disease Prevention | PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR)

Lecturers from Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology (RISports)

Dr Jason CHEUNG Tak-man

Senior Research Fellow

Management Committee Member and Senior Research Fellow of Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology

drjason.cheung@polyu.edu.hk

Dr Matthew TAN Qitao

Research Assistant Professor of Department of Biomedical Engineering

Member of Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology

+852 3400 2115
qitao.tan@polyu.edu.hk

Topic Overview:

This lecture, conducted by RISports/PAIR, provides an in-depth exploration of running exercise for health enhancement, especially for prevention of chronic diseases. Participants will engage with discussions on the latest research on muscle fatigue detection and selection of proper footwear, emphasising prevention of injuries during physical exercises.

Key Topics:

Overview of Common Chronic Health Problems
- Overweight, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, hyperglycaemia, high uric acid, osteoporosis, mental issue, sleep problem
Running Biomechanics and Taichi Run
Injury Prevention
- Fatique detection
Footwear Functions and Selection
- Protection and correction function, 3D printed insoles.

Teaching Format:

This interactive session combines expert lectures, case studies, and Q&A discussions. Participants will critically assess new technologies and their clinical applications, engaging in collaborative discussions.