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Honorary Professor and Advisor,
PDPT, MSc, PhD (Bioeng.), RPT
Professor Kwong started his academic career since he joined the former Hong Kong Polytechnic in 1984. After HK Polytechnic's upgrading to Hong Kong Polytechnic University, he was appointed with administrative duties as Programme Leader, Associate Head, and Chairman of Departmental Research Committee …etc, and he contributed to the development and upgrading of the Physiotherapy Programme throughout the past few decades until retirement in 2010. Professor Kwong joined the former Open University of Hong Kong in 2018, and he has been involved in the development of the new Physiotherapy Programme, with the first cohort of students admitted in 2020.
Professor Kwong is appointed as Specialist by the HKCAAVQ for accreditation of local programmes, as well as Panelist by the World Physiotherapy (former WCPT) for Physiotherapy Programme accreditation.
Professor Kwong's academic interests (both teaching and research) include: biomechanics, movement studies, clinical measurement, acoustics and vibration in orthopaedics and rehabilitation.
Professor Tsang possesses extensive clinical experience in various areas of physiotherapy, particularly in geriatric physiotherapy. He previously served as Associate Dean (Development and Strategic Relationships) at the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Hong Kong Metropolitan University and was the Associate Head of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Currently, he is an Honorary Professor and Advisor at Hong Kong Metropolitan University and also serves on the Public Complaint Committee of the Hong Kong Hospital Authority and the Hospital Governing Committee of Cheshire Home in Shatin, Hong Kong.
Renowned for his extensive research in postural control and preventative exercise, Professor Tsang has conducted significant studies on Tai Chi, qigong, and various Western exercises, including golfing. He has authored numerous publications on postural and balance control improvements through exercise, with a specific emphasis on older adults, stroke survivors, and cancer patients. Additionally, he has engaged in research focused on falls prevention programs for individuals with mild cognitive impairment. His current research interests include gerontechnology and exergaming.
