We have 2 full-time physiotherapists. They provide a wide range of services mostly related to musculoskeletal problem and injuries.

Physiotherapy Treatments Modalities Provided in CUHK UHS:

1. Short Wave Diatherapy (SWD)
2. Interferential Therapy (IFT)
3. Traction
4. Ultrasound (US)
5. Laser Therapy
6. H-wave Therapy
7. Anodyne
8. Rebox
9. Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)

Other Services :

1. Manual Therapy
2. Exercise Therapy
3. Chest Therapy

Physiotherapy Effects:

1. Almost all physiotherapy treatment modalities aim at
• Decrease pain
• Decrease inflammation
• Increase circulation
• Increase membrane permeability
• Promote healing

Hence, bring the body parts back to normal function

2. General Contraindications
1. Heart disease
2. Malignancy
3. Vascular disease
4. Hypertension
5. Pregnancy
6. Open wound
7. Metal Implant

New Arrangements of Physiotherapy Services (Starting from April 2006): 

• When a clinical condition requires physiotherapy treatment, each referral by the Physician shall entail a course of five physiotherapy sessions.
• On completion of this course, a review by the referring Physician shall be made to assess the progress and to consider if continuing physiotherapy may be of further benefits.
• The above arrangement applies to physiotherapy ordered by specialists, unless endorsed by the referring doctor otherwise.

Some treatment modules and their therapeutic effects

Flowchart for physiotherapy service

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