Chiropractic Doctors Association of Hong Kong

香港執業脊醫協會
E-newsletter Dec 2017

Metro Finance (FM 104) •Metro Finance (FM104)

•Doctors introduces CDAHK
Metro Finance is the first 24-hour Cantonese book with the effort made by
finance radio channel in the world. Its goal is to CDA authors
provide the audience in Hong Kong and other •We Serve The Community
parts of the world with accurate, real-time and
•Chiropractic In Media
market-moving news and important information
of global financial markets. Being a
•Chiropractic Research
breakthrough in the local radio industry, Metro •Continuing Education and
Finance provides the simulcast programmes CPD
with Radio Guangdong, Shanghai Media •CDAHK Fellowship
Group and Shenzhen News Radio 89.8, to report •Endorsement Programs
up-to-date information of the financial markets. •Uncoming Events and Past
CDAHK had a radio show with chiropractors Events
sharing about different topics and promoting
our book.

 CDAHK Vice Chairman Executive Committees

Dr Alex Shiu shares about Chairman
chiropractic philosophy Eric Chun Pu Chu 朱君璞脊醫
and public health.
Vice Chairman
Alex Lik Chi Shiu 邵力子脊醫
Honorary Secretary
Doctors introduce CDAHK book with Kary Ka Wai Lam 林嘉慧脊醫
the effort made by CDA authors Honorary Treasurer
Valerie Kok Yan Chu 朱珏欣脊醫
 Patients who have sciatica are best served by a
treatment plan that is individualized based on the Ethics/Education Chair
patient’s symptoms, diagnosis and response to Rick Pak Wai Lau 劉柏偉脊醫
various of chiropractic treatments. Dr. William Wan Public Relation
(past executive committee) shared about sciatic
pain and chiropractic. Jessica H W Lee 李康詠脊醫
Founding Chairman
Vincent W H Chan 陳允灝脊醫
➢ For chronic symptoms or to provide relief from severe
Founding President
episodes of pain from osteoarthritis in the neck or lower
back, chiropractic care is the most recommended Albert C H Leung 梁濟康脊醫
care described by Dr. Henry Fung. Public Relation (sub committee)
Tracy Wong 王永晞脊醫

 Dr Alvin Tsui on Low
Back pain FM104.
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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  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!

➢ 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  Dr. Luk Ka Bo, Janis for the
when choosing an appropriate bra! topic of scoliosis!

➢ 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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 WE SERVE THE COMMUNITY
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.
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.

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.
 Rehab Power Day with CDAHK Drs Jessica Lee
(Public Relation), Alvin Hsu, and Jeffrey N
➢ Dr Jessica Lee explained to patient
about spinal health

 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

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
➢ Dr. Rick Lau, Dr. AO KOHHEI, and Dr.
lighting
Douglass Cheng working at the airport giving
- Illness due to exposure to chemicals or foreign diseases talks and providing spinal checks for the staff.

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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.

 CDAHK endorsed schoolbags are

everywhere in hong kong schools.

➢ Drs Eric Chu and Andy Lin attended Eye Fund

10th Annual Ball organized by ophthalmologists.

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  State Dinner: attending the presidential
join the initiative. dinner as a chiropractor for the celebration of
National Day.

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  CDAHK endorsed Emma’s
China Academy of Space Technology: an update of the current mattress supporting World Spine Day
Chinese Space Technology. A great flash back to my old time at NASA 2018
Life Science department.

CHIROPRACTIC IN MEDIA
“Everyone should be
benefited from Chiropractic
care in Hong Kong.”

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.

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.

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CHIROPRACTIC IN MEDIA (Con’t)

Mobile Effects on Students

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.

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.

 Dr Eric Chow PT DC, CDAHK

member attended interviews through
Dr Kong to educate the public about
school bag.

 Dr George Ho shared about

abs exercise and chiropractic

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.

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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.

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.

【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
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.

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.

CDAHK member on Occupational Health Talks Backpack Safety

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.

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 CHIROPRACTIC RESEARCH
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

Chiropractic Care of Postlaminectomy Syndrome:

A Report of 2 Cases
For details please see: Eric Chun-Pu Chu1* 1Department of Chiropractic, New
http://www.ijmhs.net/articles/59677d558358e.pdf York Medical Group, Hong Kong, China.

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.

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.

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

For further information, please visit

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

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Continuing Education and CPD
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.

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.

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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ENDORSEMENT PROGRAMS Thank you for

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 supporting
profession’s development and education.
CDAHK
Sun Sea Mattresses Manufacture C Dr Kong
www.sweetdream.com.hk www.dr-kong.com.hk
Recognized Product: Mattress Recognized Products: CDAHK is the largest
School Bag
Chiropractic
BodiBra
Emmas Mattress Professional body in
http://www.bodibra.com/
http://www.emmas.com.hk Hong Kong. Most of the
Recognized Products: Mattress
Recognized Products: members are full-time
O/3 baby Mattress
practicing chiropractic
http://www.o3baby.com.hk Sinomax Health and doctors and all are
Recognized Products: Household Products
Children’s Mattress
serving the public
www.sinomax.com
professionally. CDAHK
Recognized Products:
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Upcoming Events all kinds of chiropractic
activities and public
Dec CDAHK XMAS Brunch 2017 InterContinental Hong Kong health care events

10 Sun 11:30 AM Tsim Sha Tsui since its establishment.

With the supports from
local chiropractors,
until now, CDAHK is the
Past Events
fastest growing
NOV4 Your Back in Action 樂富廣場 chiropractic
AUG19 Fellowship @ Macau Venetian Macao 澳門威尼斯人 association ever in
Hong Kong
JUL23 脊醫才會知的秘密 作者簽書會 CDAHK Book Signing Hong Kong Convention and
Photograph Sessions Exhibition Centre CDAHK is committed to
JUL22 脊醫才會知的秘密 簽書會 CDAHK Book Signing Photograph Hong Kong Convention and advance chiropractic
Sessions Exhibition Centre health care by raising
JUL14 AM730 News Interview MOKO 新世紀廣場 awareness through
JUL14 SkyPost News Interview MOKO 新世紀廣場 public education. We
JUL13 Chiropractic Book Talk Sau mai ping centre serve our profession by
JUL13 Oriental Daily News Interview MOKO 新世紀廣場
helping our members in
practice, education
JUL13 Smart Parents Magazine Interview MOKO 新世紀廣場
and communication.
JUL13 Singtao News Interview MOKO 新世紀廣場

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