Student Conference 2026
Co-hosted by
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Sports Therapists Association of Hong Kong
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Department of Sport and Recreation, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi)
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Sponsors
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Hong Kong Sustainable Development Research Institute Foundation
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Banitore Hong Kong
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Fielder Sports
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Asia Pacific Sports Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Centre
Supporters
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Society of Sports Therapists(SST)
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British Association of Sports Rehabilitators and Trainers(BASRaT)
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Sports Therapy Organization(STO)
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Hong Kong Athletic Trainers' Association(HKATA)
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Hong Kong China Rugby Union(HKCR)
Theme of the Year
Sports Therapy Profession within the Multi-disciplinary Team in Sports Medicine
Conference Highlights
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Keynote speakers
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International speakers
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Academic presentation by students
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Panel discussion
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Practical workshops
Date
13 June 2026(Sat), 9-6pm.
Venue
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THEi Chai Wan Campus
Target audience
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Students studying sports therapy
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Graduated sports therapists/rehabilitators
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Athletic Trainers/Therapists
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Sports medicine and science professionals
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Medical and Allied Health Professionals
Fees
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THEi ST Students, STAoHK Members(all categories), HKATA and APATS members - Free
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Non-STAoHK members and public - $350/head
How to Enroll
Please complete an online form HERE with a bank slip(if appliable) uploaded.
Keynote Speakers Line-Up

Dr. So Kit Ying
Resident Specialist
Accident and Emergency Department
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Treatment of Sports Injury - Role of Emergency Physician

Ms. Kwong Hoi Hang
Registered Physiotherapist
Team Physiotherapist
The Hong Kong China Men's Football Team
The Role of Sports Therapist in Multidisciplinary Settings in Elite Team

Mr. Gorman Ngai
Registered Physiotherapist
MSc, MManipTher, CMP, DipMDT
Manual Therapy:
Myth or Fact? Art or science?

Mr. Ngo Kwan Lung
Lecturer
(Dance Science)
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Training and Injury Considerations for
Dance Athletes

Mr. Lee Ka Man
Registered Sports Therapist
STAoHK-Reg, MSST
The Three Anatomies: Living, Dissected, Clinical - a Sports Therapist's Re-learning Journey
(In no particular order)
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International Speakers Line-Up*
(In no particular order)
*Live online presentation

Dr. Adam Annaccone
Clinical Associate Professor
Master of Science in Athletic Training Program
The University of Texas
Good People Are Not Enough:
Systems Matter in Sport, Health, and Performance

Communication as a Clinical Skill
Panel Discussion:
Sports Therapy Profession within the Multi-disciplinary Team in Sports Medicine
Guests Line-Up











Mr. Hugh Everson
Registered Physiotherapist
General Manager
Medical Service
Hong Kong China Rugby
Advanced Sports Taping

Mr. Yu Ho Lung
Registered Sports Therapist
STAoHk-Reg, MSST
Founder of
Asia Pacific Sports Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Centre
Advanced Soft Tissue Treatment Applications

Mr. Chiu Edmond Ka Chun
Part-time Lecturer, CUHK
Vice Chairperson
Hong Kong Athletic Trainers' Association
Concussion Assessment and Management
Practical Workshop Line-up
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Special Speaker

MSc, CII, CISI
Cross Border Risk Architect
Head of Insurance Structuring and Digital Finance Innovation
Manager, Charter Management Group
Protecting Your Practice:
The Vital Role of Indemnity Insurance in
Sports Therapy
Student Presenters Line-up

Ms. Yiu Cheuk Laam Shena
Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong
Post-activation Performance Enhancement of Flywheel Exercises as a Warm-up Protocol for Improving Lower Limb Strength and Balance

Ms. Cheng Chin Nung
Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong
Acute Effect of Foam Rolling vs. Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) on Hamstring's Flexibility and Viscoelastic Properties Through Treatment on Calf Muscle Among Superficial Backline

Mr. Chow Tin Chi Chris
Comparing Palm Cooling to Passive Rest on Recovery and Performance of Vertical Jump Height in Young Adults
Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong

Mr. Marius-Florin Enache
The effects of a 4-week intervention on functional balance in physically active individuals with a history of lower-limb injury.
University College Birmingham, UK (Live Online)
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