Academic Staff
Dr Eugene KWOK
Associate Professor of Practice
DHSc Physio (PolyU), MSc Manip Physio (PolyU), BSc Physio (PolyU), PgDip Acup (HKU SPACE), Dip Acup (SYSU), GCert Ortho Manual Therapy (Curtin)
- GH155
- +852 3400 3467
- eugene-ch.kwok@polyu.edu.hk
Biography
Dr Eugene Kwok obtained his bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy, master’s degree in Manipulative Therapy, and Doctor of Health Science in Physiotherapy from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He also undertook postgraduate training in acupuncture and was awarded a professional diploma from Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Sciences in China and a postgraduate diploma in Acupuncture Studies from School of Professional and Continuing Education, University of Hong Kong.
Dr Kwok has extensive clinical experience across acute inpatient, outpatient and private practice settings. He has treated a diverse range of clients, including athletes, individuals with work-related injuries and office workers. His doctoral research explored how psychosocial factors interact to shape clinical outcomes among community-dwelling individuals with knee osteoarthritis.
His clinical and professional development interests include manual therapy and acupuncture, while his teaching interests focus on integrating therapeutic approaches in the management of musculoskeletal conditions. As a member of PolyU’s Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, he is committed to sharing his clinical experience with future generations of physiotherapists.
Education and Academic Qualifications
- Doctor of Health Science (Physiotherapy), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Master of Science in Manipulative Physiotherapy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Postgraduate Diploma in Acupuncture, School of Professional and Continuing Education, University of Hong Kong
- Diploma in Acupuncture for Physiotherapists, Sun Yat-Sen University
- Graduate Certificate in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy, Curtin University
Professional Qualifications
- Hong Kong Registered Physiotherapist (Part Ia)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- Use of acupuncture or related therapies in the management of musculoskeletal disorders
- Integration of different therapies in the management of pain disorders