Academic Staff

Prof. Annie LEONG

Assistant Professor

PhD, MSc Sports PT, MSc PT, BSc PT

ST537
+852 2766 6707
annie-ht.leong@polyu.edu.hk

Biography

Prof. Annie Leong obtained her PhD from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences. She has received several competitive research grants, including the Early Career Scheme, Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF) funding, and the HMRF Research Fellowship. Her research focuses on evidence-based rehabilitation for shoulder disorders—particularly rotator cuff-related shoulder pain—as well as sports biomechanics, musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging, neuroimaging of brain changes related to shoulder pain, and psychological factors associated with neck and shoulder pain. Her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals and recognized at local and international conferences.

Prof. Leong is also dedicated to community service, especially in promoting shoulder health in Hong Kong. She launched the “Strong Shoulders for Elderly Campaign,” providing educational talks and screening services to raise awareness about early prevention and management of shoulder problems.

Prof. Leong is currently recruiting PhD students and welcomes interested students to join or attach to her research team.

Education and Academic Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Master of Science in Sports Physiotherapy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Master of Science in Physiotherapy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, China Medical University (Taiwan)

Research Interests

Research Output

Wong WK, Li MY, Yung PSH, Leong HT. The effect of psychological factors on pain, function and quality of life in patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy: A systematic review. Musculoskelet Sci Pract 2020; 47:102173.
Leong HT, Fu SC, He X, Yung SHP. Risk factors for rotator cuff tendinopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Rehabil Med 2019; 51(9):627-637.
Kwan CK, Ko MC, Fu SC, Leong HT, Ling SKK, Oh JH, Yung PSH. Are muscle weakness and stiffness risk factors of the development of rotator cuff tendinopathy in overhead athletes: A systematic review. Ther Adv Chronic Dis 2021; 12:20406223211026178.
Liu Y, Fu SC, Leong HT, Ling SKK, Oh JH, Yung PSH. Evaluation of animal models and methods for assessing shoulder function after rotator cuff tear: A systematic review. J Orthop Translat 2020; 26:31-38.
Leong HT, Docking S, Girdwood M, Bonello C, Cook J, Rio E. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy immediately affects Achilles tendon structure and widespread pressure pain thresholds in healthy people: A repeated-measures observational study. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2019; 98(9):806-810.
Fu X, Yung PSH, Ma CC, Leong HT. Scapular kinematics in athletes with and without rotator cuff tendinopathy: A systematic review. J Sport Rehabil 2019; 29(6):820-829.
Wong YLR, Yung SHP, Leong HT. Isokinetic fatigue ratio of shoulder rotators in elite softball players with and without rotator cuff tendinopathy, and its association with the subacromial space. J Sport Rehabil 2019; 29(6):766-771.
Leong HT, Fu SN. The effects of rigid scapular taping on the subacromial space in athletes with and without rotator cuff tendinopathy: A randomized-controlled study. J Sport Rehabil 2019; 28(3):250-255.
Leong HT, Docking S, Rio E, Cook JL. (2018). Physiotherapy management of patellar tendinopathy in tennis players. In Di Giacomo G, Ellenbeck T, Kibler WB (Eds.), Tennis medicine. Springer International Publishing. eBook ISBN 978-3-319-71498-1.
Leong HT, Ng GF, Fu SN. Effects of scapular taping on the activity onset of scapular muscles and the scapular kinematics in volleyball players with rotator cuff tendinopathy. J Sci Med Sport 2017; 20(6):555-560.
Leong HT, Ng GY, Chan SC, Fu SN. Rotator cuff tendinopathy alters the muscle activity onset and kinematics of scapula. J Electromyogr Kinesiol 2017; 25:40-46.
Tsui SSM, Leong HT, Leung VYF, Fu SN. Tendon vascularity in overhead athletes with subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS) and its correlation with the resting subacromial space. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2017; 26(5):774-780.
Leong HT, Tsui SSM, Ng GYF, Fu SN. Reduction of the subacromial space in athletes with and without rotator cuff tendinopathy and its association with the strength of scapular muscles. J Sci Med Sport 2016; 19(12):970-974.
Leong HT, Hug F, Fu SN. Increased upper trapezius muscle stiffness in overhead athletes with rotator cuff tendinopathy. PLoS ONE 2016; 11(5):e0155187.