Academic Staff
Dr Kenneth CHUNG
Associate Professor of Practice
Overseas Clinical Coordinator of Master in Physiotherapy and BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy
- GH155
- +852 2766 7091
- kenneth.ch.chung@polyu.edu.hk
Biography
Dr Kenneth Chung holds a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy and a Doctor of Health Science from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, as well as a Master of Science in Sports Medicine and Health Science from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. After graduation, he worked as a physiotherapist in the Hospital Authority and gained a wide range of clinical exposures from acute to infirmary care at various units, including specialties of adult intensive care unit, acute stroke unit, general medical and surgical units, orthopedics, oncology, burns unit and geriatric rehabilitation. After leaving the public hospital, Dr Chung served in the day rehabilitation centre as well as the care and attention home for the elderly run by community-based NGOs.
Dr Chung joined the Hand Therapy Specialty Group (HTSG) of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association as an executive committee member in 2009 and served as the chairperson of HTSG from 2017-2021. His participation in HTSG has helped his PT colleagues improve their knowledge and skills in hand rehabilitation. By joining PolyU as a Teaching & Clinical staff, he hopes to use his knowledge and experience to educate the new generation of physiotherapists.
Education and Academic Qualifications
- Doctor of Health Science (Physiotherapy), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Master in Sports Medicine and Health Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Professional Qualifications
- Hong Kong Registered Physiotherapist (Part Ia)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)