Sharing by graduates of the previous MSc in Sports Physiotherapy programme (for Specialism in Musculoskeletal and Sports):
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Mr Alex NG (Senior Sports Physiotherapist, Hong Kong Sports Institute)
Spending two years on the Sports Physiotherapy programme with PolyU has been a transformative experience that solidified my decision to specialise in this field. The programme provided extensive on-field exposure across various sports, including volleyball and handball, with the university team, which enriched my practical knowledge. A key highlight was my placement at the Hong Kong Sports Institute, where I gained invaluable hands-on experience and confirmed my aspiration to work in such an environment. The curriculum was comprehensive, covering essential aspects of sports physiotherapy, while also introducing me to the multidisciplinary nature of the field. I particularly valued the opportunity to learn from guest speakers, who ranged from strength and conditioning experts to psychologists and dietitians, offering diverse perspectives and insights into the collaborative approach required in sports.
Ms LAU Cheuk Chi (Senior Sports Physiotherapist, Hong Kong Sports Institute)
The MSc in Sports Physiotherapy programme incorporates knowledge and skills in sports injury prevention, pitch-side care, sports-specific rehabilitation and performance enhancement. I have had the chance to work with coaches and sports medical professionals, and I have come to understand the concept of high-performance training. Moreover, my clinical placement experience enhanced my reasoning and decision-making skills. I am grateful for the career opportunities that this graduate degree has opened up for me, including the chance to work with athletes from amateur to elite levels.
Miss Cherry CHAN Lok Yi (Physiotherapist I, University Rehabilitation Clinic, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2023 Graduate of MSc in Manipulative Physiotherapy)
The Master of Science in Manipulative Physiotherapy is a globally recognised and well-structured programme. It not only focuses on mastering manual techniques but also emphasises the development of critical and evidence-based clinical reasoning skills. The programme includes clinical placements led by experienced clinical educators who inspire us to analyse and address neuromusculoskeletal conditions through various reasoning approaches.
Students enrolled in this programme are physiotherapists who are passionate about the musculoskeletal specialty. The programme serves as an excellent platform for exchanging experiences, knowledge, and ideas, fostering mutual growth throughout the course. This two-year master's programme has been incredibly rewarding and inspiring. I have gained valuable insights from the faculty's shared experiences and engaging discussions with classmates.
I highly recommend this programme to physiotherapists seeking to enhance their professional knowledge and expertise in manual and neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy.
Mr Geoffrey YU Cho Wai (2023 Graduate of MSc in Manipulative Physiotherapy)
In the hustle for improvement in clinical practice, the Master of Science in Manipulative Physiotherapy programme enabled me to become a better physiotherapist with greater precision in clinical judgement and a stronger commitment for patient care. The programme features exposure to both contemporary and classical schools of thought for the arts of manual therapy. It encourages students to critically synthesise the strengths and pitfalls of different theories related to manual therapy, make specific physical diagnoses, and apply the best treatment options with reason and accuracy against various neuromusculoskeletal diseases and pain conditions. Learning by examples from our mentors and teachers during the year-long clinical placement, we have improved ourselves to listen to our patients not only by using our ears but through our hands, seeing patients’ concerns with more understanding, and empowering them to recover from their conditions through specific exercise and self-management in addition to our effective manual therapy. The research experience with expert guidance in conducting an experimental project study inspired me to dedicate myself to clinical research to discover new knowledge that can be translated to clinical practice. I am very grateful to be a graduate of this rewarding programme.
