President of The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University
It gives me great pleasure to contribute this
message to the 6th Pan-Pacific Conference on Rehabilitation
co-organized by the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences of
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the Hong Kong Association
of Rehabilitation Medicine.
As the sole provider of tertiary education in occupational
therapy and physiotherapy in Hong Kong, PolyU has played a key
role in nurturing qualified allied health professionals. Many
of our graduates in the health care profession have contributed
their expertise to enhancing the well-being of our community.
This year is particularly meaningful for PolyU as we are honoured
to be a collaborative partner for the forthcoming Beijing Olympic
Games. Under an agreement with the Science and Education Department
of the Chinese Olympic Committee, we are sending a team of inter-disciplinary
experts to help prepare the Chinese athletes for the Games.
This Conference, which is based on the theme of "Exercise
and Healthy Living", is just one of our many initiatives
to advance the frontiers of knowledge in the health care profession
and further promote the message of healthy living to the community.
I have no doubt that it will provide an excellent platform for
participants to exchange experiences and explore new ideas in
this important area.
I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the Organizing
Committee for their untiring efforts in staging this extremely
worthwhile event. I very much hope that all participants will
find this Conference both stimulating and rewarding.
Poon Chung-kwong, GBS, PhD, DSc, JP
President
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
April 2008
The Chairperson of the Organizing Committee
On behalf of the organizing committee for the 6th
Pan Pacific Conference on Rehabilitation (PPCR), I would like
to extend a sincere invitation to you for coming to this conference
to be held at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University on 4 and
5 October 2008. The theme for this conference "Exercise
and Healthy Living" is encompassing to include all age
groups and all walks of lives and yet it has a unique flavor
on the what¡¦s and how's rehabilitation professionals have to
offer in promoting the concept of 'an active life means a healthier
life' in our communities.
In celebrating the 10th anniversary of the PPCR series, the
PPCR has become an icon biannual event for the Department of
Rehabilitation Sciences at Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Over the last 5 PPCRs, we have witnessed the growth of this
conference from the beginning of mostly a local event to the
present stage of being an important biannual meeting for rehabilitation
professionals, academics, students and healthcare administrators
in the Asia Pacific region and beyond. This year, we have the
privilege to join hands with the Hong Kong Association of Rehabilitation
Medicine to organize this conference. This interdisciplinary
collaboration will provide an excellent opportunity for therapists,
doctors and other health related professionals to learn from
each other.
The organizing committee is preparing an enlightening programme
for the conference with eminent keynote speakers, Prof. Prof.
Kimberly Bennell from the University of Melbourne, Dr Sandy
Howell from University of Southern California, Prof. Mark Tarnopolsky
from McMaster University Medical Center, and many other overseas
plenary speakers to present and share at the conference. There
will be pre- and post-conference workshops and short courses
to cater for the special topics of interest and clinical skills.
For those who have come to the previous PPCRs, we thank you
and we count on your continuous support to us in this and the
future PPCRs. For those who have not come before, we hope you
will respond positively to our sincere invitation and come to
this conference to learn from your peers and to share with them.
Looking forward to seeing you all at the 6th PPCR and we are
confident that this conference will be a fruitful and memorable
experience for all participants.
Prof. Gabriel Ng, PT PhD
Chairman of Organizing Committee for 6th PPCR
September 2007
President of the Hong Kong Association
of Rehabilitation Medicine &
Chairperson of the Organizing Subcommittee, 2008 Annual Scientific
Meeting, Hong Kong Association of Rehabilitation Medicine
Dear colleagues
On behalf of the organizing committee, we would like to extend
our warmest welcome to you on this special conjoint event of
the 6 th Pan Pacific Conference on Rehabilitation and 2008 Annual
Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Association of Rehabilitation
Medicine.
Exercise, while being increasingly recognized as vital for
a healthy life style, is also one of the most frequently prescribed
therapeutic modalities in the rehabilitation of patients with
a variety of impairments and disabilities. The theme of this
scientific conference is ¡§Exercise and Healthy Living¡¨. We are
deeply honoured to co-host this regional conference with the
Rehabilitation Sciences Department, Hong Kong Polytechnic University,
in offering a platform for enhancing the understanding of the
science and practice of exercise of health professionals from
Hong Kong and overseas in maintaining health and in disease
management and rehabilitation.
In this 2-day conference, we are privileged and honoured to
have three influential overseas keynote speakers and many local
/ regional experts to share with us their rich experiences and
exciting discoveries. We must also thank all members of the
organizing committee from both the Polytechnic University and
the Hong Kong Association of Rehabilitation Medicine for their
hard work, and the sponsors for their generous contributions
which make this conference a success.
May we wish you a most fruitful and enjoyable conference.
Dr Chui Tak Yi
President
Hong Kong Association of Rehabilitation Medicine
Dr Leung Kwok Pui
Chairperson of the organizing subcommittee
2008 Annual Scientific Meeting
Hong Kong Association of Rehabilitation Medicine
Pro-Vice-Chancellor,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the
Sixth Pan-Pacific Conference on Rehabilitation jointly organized
by the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences of The Hong Kong
Polytechnic University and The Hong Kong Association of Rehabilitation
Medicine.
Fostering good physical, mental and spiritual health has been
an integral part towards enhancing the well-being of individuals,
as well as building healthier communities. This year, along
the theme ¡§Exercise and Healthy Living¡¨, the conference offers
an exciting mix of plenary lectures, symposium and scientific
sessions on a diverse range of topics covering exercise and
health and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. It will be an
excellent opportunity for academics and health professionals
from across different disciplines to share their wealth of knowledge
and experience. I am confident that all the participants can
benefit from the exchange of information and the sharing of
experiences in this 2-day scientific conference.
The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences of The Hong Kong
Polytechnic University has been at the forefront in promoting
excellence in rehabilitation sciences through high-quality education
and innovative researches. It has also won international recognition
for its pioneering role in integrating the Eastern and Western
approaches to enhance the quality of life of people with rehabilitation
needs. The Pan-Pacific Conference on Rehabilitation, first launched
in 1998, has become one of the most respected and well-supported
conferences on rehabilitation sciences in the Asia-Pacific region.
I believe that this year¡¦s Conference will further strengthen
the regional and international collaborations of promoting the
message of active living and healthy living.
I wish the Conference every success and all participants a
rewarding occasion. For visiting participants, I wish them a
most pleasant stay in Hong Kong.
Prof. Jack Cheng
Pro-Vice-Chancellor
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
