ALUMNI

Abdullah Al Alshehi (MSc student in Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health, Loughborough University, 2020)

Project: The effect of virtual reality on balance, strength, pain, and function in cases of functional ankle instability: a systematic review.

Nicolas Kakouris (MSc student in Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health, Loughborough University, 2020)

Project: Epidemiology of running-related musculoskeletal injuries: a systematic review.

Shuai Jiang (MSc student in Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health, Loughborough University, 2020)

Project: Effects of Tai Chi exercise on fall prevention in older adults: a systematic review.

Yifan Yu (MSc student in Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health, Loughborough University, 2020)

Project: A systematic review of gait modification on ankle and foot biomechanics during running.

Eleanor Chambers (BSc Sports and Exercise Science, Loughborough University, 2019)

Project: The effect of the Nordic hamstring exercise on eccentric hamstring strength and its use in injury prevention.

Rachael Knight (BSc Sports and Exercise Science, Loughborough University, 2019)

Project: Kinematic analysis of women’s instep soccer kicks: a twin study.

Harry Jordan (BSc Sports and Exercise Science, Loughborough University, 2019)

Project: A bodyweight ankle exercises effect on the ankle sprain risk factor of ankle evertor eccentric strength in amateur footballers.

Prachi Sarangle (MSc Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health, Loughborough University, 2019)

Project: An investigation of changes in pain stiffness and physical function and knee ROM in patients suffering with arthrofibrosis treated with a medical stretching device compared to standard treatment and surgeons perception of factors underlying these changes.

Maria Mitsi (MSc Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health, Loughborough University, 2019)

Project: A study of how inflammation and swelling in arthrofibrosis patients is effected by standard physiotherapy treatment compared to treatment involving a high intensity medical stretching device (STAK).

Richard Stennett (MSc Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health, Loughborough University, 2019)

Project: An economic evaluation of standard treatment compared to a programme using a medical stretching device (STAK) post total knee replacement.

Jose Frias Bocanegra (MSc Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health, Loughborough University, 2019)

Project: Effect of different indoor football court surface on medial-lateral friction during cutting movements.

Sirius Zhanyu Huang (MSc Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health, Loughborough University, 2019)

Project: Effect of prolonged football exercise on peroneal muscle reaction and ankle sprain injury risk.

Shelly N. Diewald (MSc Sports Biomechanics, Loughborough University, 2019)

Project: Assessment of alternative ankle strap designs and their effects on accelerations experienced during operation of Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRBs) by Surf Lifesavers in New Zealand.

Laurence Chatterjee (BSc Sports and Exercise Science, Loughborough University, 2019)

Project: Effect of dynamic stretching on hamstring strength in gymnasts.

Edwin C.H. Chan (MSc Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health, 2018)

Project: The change of peroneal muscle reaction time in male amateur soccer players throughout a prolonged simulated soccer exercise protocol.

Rhea S. Menon (MSc Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health, 2018)

Project: Balance post functional electrical stimulation.

Katherine Baquero (MSc Sports Biomechanics, 2018)

Project: Concurrent validity and reliability of smartphone application measuring knee joint angles.

Isobel M. Thompson (MSc Sports Biomechanics, 2018)

Project: Lateral ankle sprain analysis

Stavros Zangoulos (MSc Sports Biomechanics, 2018)

Project: Kinematic analysis of a lateral ankle sprain injury from a televised tennis event.

Sophie Cope (MSc Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health, 2017)

Project: Examining the effect of a handball specific injury prevention programme on incidence of knee injury in female handball players.

Chole O’Keefe (MSc Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health, 2017)

Project: Effect of a handball-specific exercise intervention on the injury risk at the ankle joint.

Emma Lewis (MSc Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health, 2017)

Project: Effect of a handball-specific exercise intervention on the injury risk at the shoulder joint.

Eliza Yujin Ng (MSc Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health, 2017)

Project: Effect of a modified handball warm-up program on knee flexibility and general joint laxity of female handball athletes.

Chris Jones (BSc Sports and Exercise Science, Loughborough University, 2017)

Project: Rear-foot landing biomechanics of runners with and without exercise-induced lower limb pain.

Dana Wang (PhD Sports Medicine, University College Dublin, 2017)

Project: The effect of fatigue on knee joint stability in young athletic population.

Sophia C.W. Ha (PhD Orthopaedics and Traumatology, CUHK, 2017)

Project: A computational biomechanics model to simulate and optimise an intelligent anti-sprain system for preventing ankle sprain injury.

Francesca Wade (MSc Sports Biomechanics, Loughborough, 2016)

Project: Mechanism of ankle eversion sprain injury in American football.

Daniel Moxham (BSc Biomedical Engineering, Imperial, 2015)

Project: An investigation to link the processes of MBIM and Freebody 1.1 for the purpose of sports injury analysis of the knee.

Emmanouil Panagiotakis (MSc Biomedical Engineering, Imperial, 2014)

Project: Biomechanical analysis of ankle ligamentous sprain injuries in basketball: four cases from televised NBA games.

Kelvin W.H. Chau (BEng Biomedical Engineering, CUHK, 2014)

Project: A flexion and abduction enabled hip distractor for treating Legg-Calve-Perthes disease.

Current position: Research Assistant, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, CUHK.

Carlos K.C. Ma (BEng Biomedical Engineering, CUHK, 2014)

Project: A hip distractor with multi-planar pelvic fixation for treating Legg-Calve-Perthe disease.

Notti T.Y. Wong (BEng Biomedical Engineering, CUHK, 2014)

Project: The use of a wearable body sensor system to collect normative data of knee joint motion during sports.

Iris S.M. Cheung (BEng Biomedical Engineering, CUHK, 2014)

Project: Design and fabrication a wearable body sensor system for detecting knee joint motion.

Ken-Long Lee (BEng Biomedical Engineering, CUHK, 2014)

Project: Design and fabrication of a wearable myoelectric stimulation device for promoting correct landing posture during running.

Mandy Ip (BEng Biomedical Engineering, CUHK, 2014)

Project: Investigation on the optimal dosage for the best carry-on effect in a landing posture training intervention to reduce ankle sprain injury risk.

Zoe Y.S. Chan (BEng Biomedical Engineering, CUHK, 2014)

Project: Comparison of ankle joint kinematics of a single athlete during an ankle inversion sprain incident and normal non-injury motions.

Current position: PhD student, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Ka-Man Chan (BEng Biomedical Engineering, CUHK, 2014)

Project: Analysis of ankle inversion sprain injury mechanism from accidental injury cases captured in televised basketball matches.

Elsie Lau (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2013)

Project: Biomechanical and physiological evaluation of synchronised bipedal cycling.

Li-Li Tao (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2013)

Project: Video analysis of accidental ankle sprain injury incidents.

Jian-Xin Chen (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2013)

Project: Computational biomechanics evaluation of the effect of myoelectric stimulation on peroneal muscles in preventing ankle inversion sprain.

Kenneth C.K. Ho (BEng Biomedical Engineering, CUHK, 2013)

Project: Biomechanics and physiology effects of conventional bipedal and synchronised cycling.

Kate Lai (BSc Physics, CUHK, 2013)

Project: A method for real-time signal filtering in the use of gyroscope in ankle spraining motion monitoring.

Jacky Ko (BSc Physics, CUHK, 2013)

Project: A method for real-time signal filtering in the use of gyroscope in ankle spraining motion monitoring.

Current position: MPhil student, Department of Imaging and Interventional Radiology, CUHK

Kate K.Y. Yung (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2012)

Project: Effect of a 12-week sprinting exercise intervention on hamstring strain injury risk factors in young football players.

Annie W.X. Yang (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2012)

Project: Change of exercise motivation and its relationship with physical fitness in a 12-week football training program for overweight and obese men.

Mandy M. Wang (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2012)

Project: Investigation of knee moment generated by neuromuscular electrical stimulation on muscles of lower limb: effect of electrode size and location.

Jun-Shi Liu (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2012)

Project: Effect of Nordic hamstring exercise intervention on hamstring strain risk factor.

Current position: PhD student in Kinesiology, East Tennessee State University.

Xi Lin (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2012)

Project: Comparison of the sprinting kinematics between sprinters and soccer players in mid-acceleration phase.

Cheng Li (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2012)

Project: The validity and reliability of a novel on-field test for the evaluation of hamstring strength.

Qi Huang (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2012)

Project: Kinematics and electromyographic analysis of sprinting in mid-acceleration phase between male soccer players and sprinters.

Xiao-Xiao Gu (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2012)

Project: Biomechanical analysis of hamstring strain injury prevention exercises: an analysis of electromyography and kinematics.

Tony Y. Zhang (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2012)

Project: Contributions of different bundles in knee kinematics – Assessment with computer assisted navigation in anatomical double bundle ACL reconstruction.

Maggie O.Y. Wang (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2012)

Project: Effect of fatigue on lower limb biomechanics in anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitated subjects.

Faye Y.Q. Zheng (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2012)

Project: The reliability of drop landing and subsequent pivoting task for three-dimensional motion analysis of tibial rotation.

Elle X.Y. Liang (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2012)

Project: Assessment of knee rotational laxity using knee rotational laxity meter: the reproducibility and its normative value.

Benson L.Y. Yiu (BSc Physics, CUHK, 2012)

Project: Investigation of knee joint injury kinematics by using wearable motion sensors.

Victor H.L. Wong (BSc Physics, CUHK, 2012)

Project: Investigation of knee joint kinematics by using wearable motion sensors: varus and valgus motion.

Mak-Ham Lam (PhD Orthopaedics and Traumatology, CUHK, 2011)

Project: Functional knee rotational stability after double bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Carl C.C. Chan (MPhil Mechanical and Automation Engineering, CUHK, 2011)

Project: A portable gait measurement system for knee braces.

Dennis S.K. Kwong (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2011)

Project: A meta-analysis of conservative and surgical treatment on patellar tendinopathy.

Heather H.F. Lee (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2011)

Project: The effect of proprioceptive exercises on preventing ankle sprains: a meta-analysis.

Kitty K.Y. Yam (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2011)

Project: Upper limb muscle fatigue during prolonged Boccia games.

Noel I.W. Kwong (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2011)

Project: Physiological response in different walking speed in below-knee amputee in Hong Kong.

Wing-Ching Leung (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2011)

Project:  The effect of soccer-specific intermittent exercise protocol on lower limb muscle fatigue and reaction upon sudden ankle inversion among female amateur soccer players.

Daniel K.Y. Pang (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2011)

Project: Evaluation of combined prescription of custom-made foot orthoses and rocker sole shoes for the treatment of plantar fasciitis.

Dana D. Wang (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2011)

Project: Effect of simulated ankle supination prevention by myoelectrical stimulation on peroneus muscle with different size and location of electrodes.

Current position: PhD student in School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin.

Yvonne Y.W. Chan (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2011)

Project: The efficacy of functional finger prosthesis with rebounded type progressive hinge lock.

Hardaway C.K. Chan (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2011)

Project: The effect of 4 weeks active rest vs passive rest high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on professional soccer players during preseason period.

Joe C.C. Wong (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2011)

Project: Quantitative assessment of rotational laxity in unilateral anterior cruciate ligament deficient patient.

Kam-Ming Mok (MPhil Orthopaedics and Traumatology, CUHK, 2010)

Project: Biomechanics analysis of the injury mechanism of ankle sprain injury.

Current position: Lecturer, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, CUHK.

Ricky C.P. Fong (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2010)

Project: The biomechanics of Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do.

Alexander P.H. Chan (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2010)

Project: Gait analysis following surgery for Achilles tendon rupture – comparison of minimally invasive repair with open repair.

Tiffany C.M. Choi (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2010)

Project: Biomechanics analysis of postural control and postural strategy in ballet dancers and gymnasts.

Current: Doctor of Health Science Student, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Ken B.K. Lue (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2010)

Project: Effect of insert with medial arch support on plantar pressure distribution and lower limb muscle fatigue in long distance running.

Katie K.P. Chan (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2010)

Project: Comparison of static and dynamic balance between elderly Latin dancers and non-dancers.

Rachel S.W. Tsang (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2010)

Project: A study on muscle activities and muscle fatigue in patients after ACL reconstruction more than 1 year in involved leg and non-involved leg by the method of surface EMG.

Agnes P.K. Lai (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2009)

Project: Effect of anticipation on knee kinematics during a cutting maneuver in healthy male individuals.

Carrie H.M. Wu (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2009)

Project: Prevalence of shoulder pain in competitive swimmers in Hong Kong.

Raphel C.H. Chan (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2009)

Project: Effects of two foot orthoses on lower limb muscle activity and fatigue in male during running.

Helen Lee (MSc Biomedical Engineering, CUHK, 2009)

Project: Myoelectric analysis of lower extremity muscles during walking in human.

Kin-Shuen Ko (MSc Biomedical Engineering, CUHK, 2009)

Project: A design of shoe with a lateral heel flare for resisting excessive ankle inversion.

Wing-Wing Liu (BEng Mechanical and Automation Engineering, CUHK, 2009)

Project: Developing an ankle sprain protection device with smart material.

Carl C.C. Chan (BEng Mechanical and Automation Engineering, CUHK, 2009)

Project: Investigation of lower limb musculoskeletal coordination for the design of control mechanism of a knee exoskeleton.

Yue-Yan Chan (MPhil Orthopaedics and Traumatology, CUHK, 2008)

Project: Development of an in-shoe motion sensor system to identify spraining motion for the future development of a sprain-free sports shoe.

Current position: Sports Scientist, Hong Kong Sports Institute.

Xina Lo (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2008)

Project: Epidemiology of sport injuries in competitive swimmers.

Shiu-Bong Wong (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2008)

Project: Intra-operative knee rotational stability test with navigation system.

Chad W.N. Chan (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2007)

Project: Effect of inserts on calcaneal kinematics during walking and running.

Current position: PhD graduate, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Andrew C.S. Leung (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2007)

Project: Epidemiology of sports injuries in weight training.

Henry H.W. Wong (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2007)

Project: Epidemiology of sports injuries in rope skipping.

Current position: PhD graduate, Hong Kong Institute of Education

Kam-Ming Mok (BEng Mechanical and Automation Engineering, CUHK, 2007)

Project: Friction measurement between different sports shoes and ground surfaces.

Current position: Lecturer, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, CUHK.

Sharon S.Y. Cheung (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2006)

Project: Sports injuries at accident and emergence department in Hong Kong: an epidemiological study.

Roy C.C. Wong (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2006)

Project: To investigate body weight perception in Hong Kong ladies.

Henry K.C. Leung (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2006)

Project: Epidemiology of sports injuries in Hong Kong’s fitness centres.

Katie H.Y. Wong (MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science, CUHK, 2005)

Project: Sprinting: which leg should we start off with?

Echo Y.L. Cheng (BEd Physical Education and Sports Science, CUHK, 2005)

Project: Comparison of landing maneuvers between skillful and unskillful female volleyball players.

Alice K.K. Man (BEd Physical Education and Sports Science, CUHK, 2005)

Project: Kinematics and myoelectric analysis of anterior cruciate ligament reconstructed knee in drop landing – a pilot study.

Madeline C.N. Shek (BEd Physical Education and Sports Science, CUHK, 2005)

Project: Ground reaction forces and plantar kinetics of rope skipping in different sport shoes – a pilot study.

Seven K.F. Leung (BEd Physical Education and Sports Science, CUHK, 2005)

Project: The effect of ankle bracing on volleyball blocking movement.

VISITING SCHOLARS (CUHK)

Antonie Tijou (August 2013)

  • Undergraduate in Biomedical Engineering, Institut Superieur de BioSciences de Paris, France.
  • Project: Ankle sprain injury mechanism analysis in basketball.

Alex Y.M. Fung (August 2013)

  • Undergradate in Bioengineering, Imperial College London, UK.

Phoebe T.W. Tsang (August 2013)

  • Undergraduate in Medical Physics, University College London, UK.

Jason T.S. Wong (August 2013)

  • Undergraduate in Kinesiology, University of British Columbia, Canada.
  • Project: Ankle sprain injury mechanism analysis in badminaton.
  • Current position: Physical Therapy student, University of Alberta.

Carol K.L. Ng (July 2013)

  • Undergraduate in Kinesiology, University of British Columbia, Canada.
  • Project: Ankle sprain injury mechanism analysis in tennis.
  • Current position: Kinesiologist, Mountainview Kinesiology Ltd., Vancouver, Canada.

Sarah J Wilkey (February 2013)

  • Undergraduate in Exercise & Sport Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, US.
  • Current position: MSc student in Biomechanics, Georgia State University.

Kiron Athwal (September 2011)

  • MEng graduate from Engineering Science, Oxford University, UK.
  • Project: The use of ear-mounted motion sensor to monitor sport-related exercises.
  • Current position: PhD student in Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London.

Ronson Cheng (July 2011)

  • Undergraduate in Sport Science and Management, Loughborough University, UK.
  • Current position: Event Manager, IMG, Shanghai, China.

Daphne Li (July 2011)

  • Undergraduate in Sport and Exercise Sciences, Exeter University, UK.
  • Current position: Ogilvy Hong Kong

Christie Chan (May 2011)

  • Undergraduate in Science, University of British Columbia, Canada.
  • Current position: Medical student in University of British Columbia.

Terrence Woo (January 2011)

  • Undergraduate in Human Movement Studies, University of Queensland, Australia.
  • Current position: MSc student in International Sport Technology, RMIT University.

Alvin Ip (August 2010)

  • Undergraduate in Human Kinetics, University of British Columbia, Canada.
  • Project: The use of consumer-based high speed video camera for motion analysis.
  • Current position: Medical student in University of British Columbia.

Michelle K.Y. Ng (July 2010)

  • Undergraduate in Sport and Exercise Science, Loughborough University, UK.
  • Project: Systematic review of the effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine in treating acute ankle sprain injury.
  • Current position: Sports Biomechanist, Hong Kong Sports Institute.

Aaron Hung (June 2009)

  • Graduate in Kinesiology, University of Western Ontario, Canada.
  • Project: Ankle sprain injury mechanism analysis by cadaveric biomechanics study.
  • Award: HKSAR Innovation and Technology Scholarship for 3 months exchange at Department of Bioengineering, Imperical College London (May 2013).
  • Current position: Medical student in The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Charles Hu (March 2009)

  • Graduate in Bioengineering, University of California, Berkeley, US.
  • Current position: PhD candidate in Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University.

Kieran Rogers (February 2009)

  • Undergraduate in Health and Exercise Science, University of New South Wales, Australia.
  • Project: Optimising high speed camera to capture motion at 300, 600 and 1,200 Hz.
  • Current position: Completed Doctor of Physiotherapy, University of Melbourne (2014).