The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Department of Rehabilitation Sciences

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Department of Rehabilitation Sciences

Name of Institution:
MSc in Manipulative Physiotherapy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
 
Address:
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
 
Name of the Member Organisation of IFOMPT that the programme links to:
Manipulative Therapy Special Interest Group
 
Information on programme:
MSc in Manipulative Physiotherapy provides advanced theory, knowledge and clinical skills for rehabilitation professionals. It also prepares graduates to assume leadership positions in clinical research and professional practice, offering a flexible programme of study for both specialist training and professional training.
 
Graduates of this programme will be able to:

• Meet the changing needs in practice and contribute to the development of rehabilitation;
• Demonstrate a lifelong ability to critically analyze and evaluate ongoing practice so that the quality of practice can be advanced and ensured;
• Assess patients and make rational decisions regarding physiotherapeutic approaches to treatment, through a logical clinical reasoning process;
• Demonstrate the level of proficiency, confidence and independence in the safety use of manipulative physiotherapy expected of a graduate in the field; and
• Critically evaluate the management methods and to work in the framework of evidence-based approach.

 
Special Features:

• Students who successfully complete the award are eligible to apply for full membership of Manipulative Therapy Specialty Group of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association, which is a member organization of the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT). 
• Unique experience in Chinese manual therapy in an East-meets-West context.
• Programme aimed at clinical specialization.  Highly commended by clinicians and clinic/department managers of private and public organizations.
• Balance of theory, practice and scientific investigation components.
• Reasonable credit transfer considered for equivalent subjects earned at a postgraduate level.

 
Structure:
This 30-credit programme is operated in both full-time and part time mode. It takes a normal duration of 1 year to complete in a full-time mode or 2.5 years to complete in a part-time mode.
Students must complete 2 Compulsory Subjects - Research Methods & Data Analysis and Project Study, and all Core Subjects.
 
Core Subjects 

• Musculoskeletal Injury and Repair
• Diagnostic Procedures in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
• Physical Diagnosis of Neuro-musculoskeletal Disorders
• Advanced Principle and Practice of Manipulative Physiotherapy (Lower Quarter)
• Advanced Principle and Practice of Manipulative Physiotherapy (Upper Quarter)
• Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy Practice I
• Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy Practice II

 
All information is subject to change.  Please refer to the most updated information on the website, www.rs.polyu.edu.hk. 
 
Contact Information:
 
Name: Dr Thomas Chiu (Award Coordinator)
Email Address: rstchiu@inet.polyu.edu.hk / rsdept@inet.polyu.edu.hk
Website Address: www.rs.polyu.edu.hk
Phone Number: (852) 2766-6709