Chiropractic Doctors Association of Hong Kong

香港執業脊醫協會 E-newsletter Dec 2017

Dec 2017 ● Issue 11 ● CDAHK ● info@cda.org.hk

Chiropractic Doctors

Association of HK (CDAHK)

HKGPO Box 2188

Phone: 8108-5688

E-Mail: info@cda.org.hk

Website: www.cda.org.hk

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•Metro Finance (FM104)

•Doctors introduces CDAHK

book with the effort made by

CDA authors

•We Serve The Community

•Chiropractic In Media

•Chiropractic Research

•Continuing Education and

CPD

•CDAHK Fellowship

•Endorsement Programs

•Uncoming Events and Past

Events

Executive Committees

Chairman

Eric Chun Pu Chu 朱君璞脊醫

Vice Chairman

Alex Lik Chi Shiu 邵力子脊醫

Honorary Secretary

Kary Ka Wai Lam 林嘉慧脊醫

Honorary Treasurer

Valerie Kok Yan Chu 朱珏欣脊醫

Ethics/Education Chair

Rick Pak Wai Lau 劉柏偉脊醫

Public Relation

Jessica H W Lee 李康詠脊醫

Founding Chairman

Vincent W H Chan 陳允灝脊醫

Founding President

Albert C H Leung 梁濟康脊醫

Public Relation (sub committee)

Tracy Wong 王永晞脊醫

Metro Finance (FM 104)

Metro Finance is the first 24-hour Cantonese

finance radio channel in the world. Its goal is to

provide the audience in Hong Kong and other

parts of the world with accurate, real-time and

market-moving news and important information

of global financial markets. Being a

breakthrough in the local radio industry, Metro

Finance provides the simulcast programmes

with Radio Guangdong, Shanghai Media

Group and Shenzhen News Radio 89.8, to report

up-to-date information of the financial markets.

CDAHK had a radio show with chiropractors

sharing about different topics and promoting

our book.

Doctors introduce CDAHK book with

the effort made by CDA authors

CDAHK Vice Chairman

Dr Alex Shiu shares about

chiropractic philosophy

and public health.

Patients who have sciatica are best served by a

treatment plan that is individualized based on the

patient’s symptoms, diagnosis and response to

various of chiropractic treatments. Dr. William Wan

(past executive committee) shared about sciatic

pain and chiropractic.

➢ For chronic symptoms or to provide relief from severe

episodes of pain from osteoarthritis in the neck or lower

back, chiropractic care is the most recommended

care described by Dr. Henry Fung.

Dr Alvin Tsui on Low

Back pain FM104.

Meniere’s disease is a disorder of the inner ear that causes spontaneous

episodes of vertigo — a sensation of a spinning motion — along with fluctuating

hearing loss, ringing in the ear (tinnitus), and sometimes a feeling of fullness or

pressure in your ear. Dr. Sewlyn Chin shares about the Meniere Disease!

Dr. Luk Ka Bo, Janis for the

topic of scoliosis!

➢ Chiropractic care during pregnancy can be

helpful for a variety of reasons. We have our

honarary secretary and a mother of two, Dr. Lam Ka

Wai Kary uncovering some of the most common

spinal problem related to pregnancy!

Many parents have their children checked

regularly by chiropractors as part of a healthy

lifestyle to help them develop to their potential.

Chiropractic is a safe, gentle, and effective way

to address nerve dysfunction and promote

overall wellness in the newborn and growing

child. Dr. Jen Ng covers spinal problem only new

born babies have.

Public Relations Committee member Dr.

Tracy Wong going through some of the

most common misconceptions ladies have

when choosing an appropriate bra!

➢ CDAHK's Radioshow had Dr.

Lee Hong Wing, Jessica on the

topic of headaches and how

Chiropractors can treat the

condition!

Dr Chak Lu covers exercise

and chiropractic

Dr. Jeffery Ng on the topic of neck

pain!!! Stay tuned on FM104 MetroRadio!!!

Dr Joseph Wong on FM104 MetroRadio!!!

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CDAHK chiropractors have been giving back to the community and providing quality chiropractic care.

Whether it’s sponsoring a community event, donating prizes for local community; attending local

celebrations and events; volunteering for a charity work to the caregivers; or volunteering at the sports

event, CDAHK has always been a supporter and participant in many community events, fundraisers, and

programs.

REHAB POWER DAY 2017 Hong Kong Rehabilitation Power will organize the annual event

Rehab Power Day. All funds raised will be used to subsidize

vocational training programs specially designed to train persons

with disabilities, increasing their chances of becoming

employed.

WE SERVE THE COMMUNITY

➢ Dr Jessica Lee explained to patient

about spinal health

had: Dr. Eric Chu, Dr.

Alex Shiu, Dr. Rick Lau,

Dr. Kary Lam, Dr.

Valerie Chu, Dr. Jessica

Lee, Dr. Tracy Wong,

and Dr. Ian Shaw.

Rehab Power Day with CDAHK Drs Jessica Lee

(Public Relation), Alvin Hsu, and Jeffrey N

Supporting InnoTech Expo 2017 -

Family Fun Day - Coding

workshops for over 1,000

parents and children! CityU

Apps Lab has been working in

collaboration with the CDAHK in

developing the Posture App

with young students. At the

InnoTech Expo 2017, about 130

technology and science items

in China and Hong Kong are

displayed to inspire youths and

the youths can learn writing

their Apps with a better posture!

at Hong Kong Convention and

Exhibition Centre.

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➢ Dr. Rick Lau, Dr. AO KOHHEI, and Dr.

Douglass Cheng working at the airport giving

talks and providing spinal checks for the staff.

The Hong Kong airport can be a hectic place to work due to all of the

people rushing about and some of the intricate machinery that needs to be

used by certain employees. The busy work place requires a detailed safety

regulations and accident prevention protocols. The Hong Kong Airport staffs

such as a baggage claim attendant, a boarding gate clerk, or any other

position – chiropractors always ensured that our citizens are not put in any

unreasonable danger.

Injuries and Accidents often reported in airport injury claims include: - Back sprain/strain from heavy luggage lifting

- Head injuries from a falling equipment

- Slip and fall due to work environment such as steeping on cables or poor

lighting

- Illness due to exposure to chemicals or foreign diseases

Dr Alvin Hsu provided spinal

screening to the rehab power

day volunteers

➢ Dr Alvin Hsu served

the disability with

spinal check

Airport Employees deserves Safe Work Education from Chiropractors

➢ Drs Eric Chu and Andy Lin attended Eye Fund

10th Annual Ball organized by ophthalmologists.

CDAHK endorsed schoolbags are

everywhere in hong kong schools.

The 2017 Summer Universiade (Chinese: 2017年夏季世界大學運動會) in Taiwan.

The Universiade is an international multi-sport event, organized for university athletes by

the International University Sports Federation (FISU). The name is a combination of the

words "University" and "olympiad". The Universiade is often referred to in English as the

World University Games or World Student Games.

Dr Jessica Lee (CDAHK Public Relation Committee)

meeting with the Rehabilitation Power on how

chiropractors can help with the organization in serving

the public.

The Hong Kong Rehabilitation Power was

established in 1995 as a registered charity for

Hong Kong. The original members were mainly

physically handicapped, and later extended to

hearing impaired persons, long-term patients

and psychiatric patients. This Council is also

committed to improving the rehabilitation policy

and promoting the development of Hong Kong

into a barrier-free city. At present, more than

70% of the staff members of this Council are also

disabled.

Mission for Migrant Workers: Dr Rick Lau provides charity work to the caregivers

of Hong Kong and serving the community.

The Mission for Migrant Workers (MFMW) Ltd. is a registered charitable

organization dedicated to deliver responsive services to Asian migrants and

develop self-sustaining capacities of migrant’s organizations for mutual aid and

cooperation.

Established in 1981, the MFMW Ltd. is the longest existing independent service

provider for migrants in Hong Kong and Asia. It is an outreach program of the St.

John’s Cathedral of the HK Sheng Kung Hui (Anglican) where it is based.

As an indication of recognition to its expertise and work, it is invited for

consultations by HK government agencies and consulates of different countries

on migration and related themes. Fiscal support for the MFMW Ltd. comes from

churches, individuals and foundations.

In class learning about how Belt and Road

Initiative will impact the economy and

change healthcare system. Chinese

Academy of Governance is a training

institution for middle and senior government

officials of the Chinese government, directly

under the leadership of the Chinese State

Council. The synergy of the professionals will

play a crucial role in the initiative and HK

chiropractic will benefit the countries who

join the initiative.

State Dinner: attending the presidential

dinner as a chiropractor for the celebration of

National Day.

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“Everyone should be

benefited from Chiropractic

care in Hong Kong.”

CHIROPRACTIC IN MEDIA

Hazards of Heavy Purses

CDAHK’s handbag tips were featured in the Hong Kong Economic

Times article about the dangers of carrying a heavily stuffed purse.

CDAHK Vincent Chan recommends that one’s bag weigh no more

than 10 percent of one’s body weight. The article suggests that

women alternate which shoulder they carry the bag on from day to

day, and consider splitting their items between two bags (one for

each arm), which will pain-proof the load by distributing it more

evenly.

Each month, notable media outlets contact CDAHK for information

about chiropractic and health care topics and to set up interviews with

a doctor of chiropractic on CDAHK Public Relation Committee. We

keep a watchful eye on media portrayals of the chiropractic profession

and has been responding to both positive and negative reports in an

effort to build relationships with, and educate, the media.

Posture Effects on Students

CDAHK Rick Lau (Education Chair) was featured in an Cable

TV News《Health and Fitness》about how slouching over

computers, slinging heavy backpacks over one shoulder and

squeezing into too-small classroom desks are posture-ruining

actions that many students perform daily and how our posture

App can help to identify the problems.

China Academy of Space Technology: an update of the current

Chinese Space Technology. A great flash back to my old time at NASA

Life Science department.

CDAHK endorsed Emma’s

mattress supporting World Spine Day

2018

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Dr. Ho Discusses Effect of high heel Trends on

Spinal Health

In an article on the news, CDAHK member Albert Ho,

DC, responds to a the high heel fashion by the

America’s Got Talent’s Celine. He says certain fashion

trends may be the cause of back and knee pain. He

explains how these trends can affect your spinal

health and what alternatives you should opt for

instead.

CHIROPRACTIC IN MEDIA (Con’t)

Mobile Effects on Students

Dr George Ho shared about

abs exercise and chiropractic

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CDAHK Founding Chairman Vincent Chan

recommends that in addition to sitting up

straight, individuals must also make sure their

feet are placed flat on the floor with their legs

uncrossed and their ankles slightly in front of their

knees. CDAHK also recommends that bearing

weight primarily on the balls of the feet and

standing straight with shoulders back, stomach

tucked in, knees slightly bent and feet shoulder-

width apart all help ensure proper posture while

standing.

CDAHK Founding Chairmam Shares the Benefits of

Right Ergonomics Set Up

Dr. Vincent Chan, DC, was interviewed for an article, in which

he discussed the benefits of a new trend in offices and

ergonomics. He explains that the right ergonomics lessens the

compression on the spine and wrist.

Dr Eric Chow PT DC, CDAHK

member attended interviews through

Dr Kong to educate the public about

school bag.

CHIROPRACTIC IN MEDIA (Con’t)

Public Relation of CDAHK on SkyPost Talks Backpack Safety

Jessica Lee, DC, was featured on Skypost. She discussed the importance

of choosing a fitted backpack to prevent musculoskeletal injuries in

children. He explains what criteria to look for.

【Response to Gov Report】CDAHK voiced to the recent

Government Report. CDAHK is the voice of the Doctors of Chiropractic in the political

arena. Its goal is to support pro-chiropractic incumbents and

candidates to the policy makers through grassroots activities,

communications, and direct financial contributions. CDAHK

Chairman Eric Chu, DC response to the government report on the

reduced forecast demand of chiropractic care in 2030 which in

CDAHK ex-committee Talks Fitness and Nutrition CDAHK ex-committee Keith Wong, DC recently did a media interviews,

with the Hong Kong Economics Time in regards to reducing knee pain

your daily life and chiropractic.

Dr. Vincent Chan Effect of Fashion handbag Trends on

Spinal Health

In an article on Hong Kong Economic Times, CDAHK Founding

Chairman Vincent Chan, DC, responds to certain fashion trends

may be the cause of back and neck pain. She explains how

heavy handbag can affect your spinal health and what

alternatives you should opt for instead.

2030 which is lack of support by the profession. Our efforts focus on this vital issue to improve access to

chiropractic services for patients, expanded scope of practice for chiropractors within healthcare system.

New graduate of chiropractors is needed support the injuries caused by technology hazards.

Albert Ho, DC, was featured

and discussed the importance

of choosing a fitted backpack

to prevent musculoskeletal

injuries in children. He explains

what weight to look for.

Dr Benny Tong and Eric Chu shared

about World Spine Day at the Metro Radio.

CDAHK member on Occupational Health Talks Backpack Safety

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CDAHK is dedicated to the advancement of

chiropractic health care. We taps into the latest

information in chiropractic therapeutics and

features high-quality, peer-reviewed journal articles

and practical information for clinical settings.

Chiropractic Care is great for low back pain even

After Surgery: International Journal of Medical and Health

Sciences. Int J Med Health Sci. July 2017,Vol-6;Issue-3

ABSTRACT Herein, the author presents two cases where chiropractic techniques appear to have been successful in alleviating postlaminectomy syndrome (PLS). PLS is a condition characterized by persistent back pain or leg pain after spine surgeries. Nerves can get damaged or inflamed due to various (preexisting, intra- or postoperative) conditions, resulting in continued low back pain. These cases are notable because the precise cause of this condition remains unclear and, currently, effective strategies for patients with this painful syndrome have not been established. CONCLUSION This represents two cases of post-laminectomy syndrome where chiropractic techniques appear to have been successful in alleviating chronic back pain after surgery.

Chiropractic pain control in myelofibrosis: A case report Eric Chun-Pu Chu a, Raymond S.M. Wong b, 1 New York Medical Group, Humphrey Plaza, 4 Humphrey Avenue, Hong Kong, China 2 Sir Y.K. Pao Centre for Cancer & Department of Medicine & Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, China

Background Myelofibrosis (MF) is a rare hematological disease. Currently available therapies mainly offer symptom control with

limited curative benefits.

Case presentation A 58-year-old man old man presented with MF for several years and had undergone splenectomy and targeted

therapy with ruxolitinib. During the last 3 years of his life, he suffered from intractable bone pain that was resistant to

medical, analgesic and physical therapies. However, significant pain alleviation was achieved shortly after starting

chiropractic treatment. Patient’s condition continued to deteriorate and he died of septic complications.

Conclusions Bone and joint pain is the common symptom of cancer. This report highlights the potential benefits of integrating

chiropractic into a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care. In rare diseases like myelofibrosis, the main limitation of

this report was the lack of the related references for comparative

analysis. Further studies regarding the efficacy of chiropractic therapy

in controlling various cancer pains are needed to guide decision making.

Keywords: Cancer bone pain, Chiropractic, Myelofibrosis, Pain control

CHIROPRACTIC RESEARCH

Chiropractic Care of Postlaminectomy Syndrome:

A Report of 2 Cases

Eric Chun-Pu Chu1* 1Department of Chiropractic, New

York Medical Group, Hong Kong, China.

How chiropractic care helps the cancer patients? A recent Hong Kong case report published by Drs Eric Chun Pu Chu (Chairman of CDAHK) and Raymond Wong (Head of Division of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, CUHK) at the official Journal of European Translational Medicine, New Horizons in Clinical Case Reports 2 (2017) 7–9.

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For details please see: http://www.ijmhs.net/articles/59677d558358e.pdf

For further information, please visit

http://www.sciencedirect.com/…/artic…/pii/S235294821730209X…

The Chiropractic Doctors Association of Hong Kong (CDAHK) strives to

provide reliable, credible, high-quality continuing education (CPD) for

chiropractic professionals. CDAHK is a CPD provider by Hong Kong

Chiropractic Council.

CDAHK provides with "Hands first, Drug second, and Surgery last" as the key

component of patient care. To advance the professional knowledge of

most advanced technology in spinal operations, CDAHK Executive

Committees have learned with Prof Clarence Leung (Neurosurgeon) in the

surgical room, observed several common operations at the last defense of

spinal treatments, especially in minimally invasive operation to patients. It

includes minimally invasive spine surgery, artificial disc replacement,

endoscopic spine surgery, and intradiscal therapies.

Continuing Education and CPD

Dr. Clarence Leung graduated from the University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom in 1994. He

completed his internship in general surgery at the Professorial Unit headed by the Emeritus

Professor D.C. Carter at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. He qualified as a specialist in

Neurosurgery in 2003 after completing his Neurosurgical residency at the University Hospital of

the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Following his residency, he completed a one-year Complex Spine Fellowship under the world

renowned Professor Alan H. Crockard at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

at the University of London.

Upon his return to Hong Kong, he became the head of the team for spinal surgery for the

Division of Neurosurgery at the Prince of Wales Hospital and the Deputy Head of Division of

Neurosurgery at the North District Hospital. He moved to private practice in 2006 and continued

serving as the Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery at the Chinese University of

Hong Kong. At present, he is the Clinical Director of the Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Center

at the Hong Kong Adventist Hospital.

CDAHK FELLOWSHIP CDAHK FELLOWSHIP: CDAHK connects our members through e-newsletter publication that relevant news and

information. The chiropractic profession, along with opportunities for members to become more engaged with CDA

through education, advocacy, networking, specialty groups and volunteerism. There comes a time in their career when every employee chiropractor would feel it is time to cut the ties and start his or

her own practice. However, starting from the ground up is seldom as simple as renting a vacant space, moving in,

hanging out one’s shingle and initially attracting a sufficient number of patients to make it pay.

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To ensure success in going solo, it must be a well thought-out, well-planned and well-executed

undertaking. Dr George Huang (CDAHK member) shared about the starting point for venturing out

on his own is an organized assessment of a particular situation, experience, chiropractic education,

specialties, and financial situation, including how long you can survive with a minimum income. Dr

Albert Leung (Founding President) shared about a complete self introspection of why you want to do

this is a must and, perhaps, more important. Dr Vincent Chan (Founding Chairman) shared about the

new doctor must be positive about their objectives, the experience and talent they bring to the

venture, and the expectation has to be is realistic. Dr Eric Chu (Chairman) shared his start up was

tough. He took a crash course in accounting and business management would was vitally important.

Dr Rick Lau (Educataion Committee) described that perseverance and patience were required. It

was also depends on the new doctor, the location he choose and the underserviced market for his

services in that area. Still, every business and every chiropractor started with only an idea or a dream.

Dr Chu finally concluded that the law of probability is on the new generation’s side. CDAHK believes

in the new generation can do the same.

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NOV4 Your Back in Action 樂富廣場

AUG19 Fellowship @ Macau Venetian Macao 澳門威尼斯人

JUL23 脊醫才會知的秘密 作者簽書會 CDAHK Book Signing

Photograph Sessions

Hong Kong Convention and

Exhibition Centre

JUL22 脊醫才會知的秘密 簽書會 CDAHK Book Signing Photograph

Sessions

Hong Kong Convention and

Exhibition Centre

JUL14 AM730 News Interview MOKO 新世紀廣場

JUL14 SkyPost News Interview MOKO 新世紀廣場

JUL13 Chiropractic Book Talk Sau mai ping centre

JUL13 Oriental Daily News Interview MOKO 新世紀廣場

JUL13 Smart Parents Magazine Interview MOKO 新世紀廣場

JUL13 Singtao News Interview MOKO 新世紀廣場

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CDAHK is the largest

Chiropractic

Professional body in

Hong Kong. Most of the

members are full-time

practicing chiropractic

doctors and all are

serving the public

professionally. CDAHK

has actively involved in

all kinds of chiropractic

activities and public

health care events

since its establishment.

With the supports from

local chiropractors,

until now, CDAHK is the

fastest growing

chiropractic

association ever in

Hong Kong

CDAHK is committed to

advance chiropractic

health care by raising

awareness through

public education. We

serve our profession by

helping our members in

practice, education

and communication.

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Past Events

Upcoming Events

ENDORSEMENT PROGRAMS The relationships formed between the CDAHK and its Endorsement Partners have been very

beneficial to both parties. Funds raised through this recognition program are directed to the

profession’s development and education.

Sun Sea Mattresses Manufacture C

www.sweetdream.com.hk

Recognized Product: Mattress

BodiBra

http://www.bodibra.com/

Recognized Products: Mattress

O/3 baby

http://www.o3baby.com.hk

Recognized Products:

Children’s Mattress

Dr Kong

www.dr-kong.com.hk

Recognized Products:

School Bag

Emmas Mattress

http://www.emmas.com.hk

Recognized Products:

Mattress

Sinomax Health and

Household Products

www.sinomax.com

Recognized Products:

Space Foam Mattress