DR. SO CHUN LUNG, BILLY
Name: Dr. So Chun Lung, Billy
Position: Assistant Professor
Email: billy.so@polyu.edu.hk
BIOGRAPHY
Billy is an Assistant Professor (Physiotherapy) in the Department of Rehabilitation (RS) at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He was appointed as a Lecturer (2011-2012) and Adjunct Assistant Professor (2012-2015) at Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of CUHK, coordinating and teaching a MSc/PgD programme in musculoskeletal medicine and rehabilitation, before his joining the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Billy has worked as a physiotherapist for over 16 years and gained solid clinical experience in different clinical settings. Also, he is serving in different professional organizations and also holds different qualifications in different areas.
Billy’s research interest primarily focuses on Aquatic Therapy related research. He is the convener of Aquatic Physiotherapy Working Group of Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association. He has collaborated with different organizations in Hong Kong and Mainland China, for aquatic therapy training and research. Also, he has published articles related to Ai Chi (Aquatic Tai Chi) and Deep Water running in international journals.
EDUCATION
- Level 3 Aquatic Physiotherapy Certificate, Australia Physiotherapy Association
- M.Sc in Manipulative Physiotherapy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Ph.D in Orthpaedics and Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- M.Sc in Sports Medicine and Health Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Diploma in Acupuncture for Physiotherapists, Sun Yat-sen University (Guangzhou)
- Registered Physiotherapist, Physiotherapist Board of Hong Kong
- B.Sc (Hon) in Physiotherapy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Instructor Certificate in Hydro Fitness, Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China
PUBLICATIONS (AQUATIC)
- So BCL*, Kwok MMY, Tse DHT, Chan YL, Lam HFK, Chan HTH, Chan TK, Leung CYK (In press) Lower limb muscle activity during aquatic treadmill running in individuals with Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation
- So BCL*, Kwok MMY, Fung CY, Kwok HY, Lau WC, Tse LY, Wong SY, Mercer JA, Man SS (2022). A study comparing gait and lower limb muscle activity during aquatic treadmill running with different water depth and land treadmill running. Journal of Human Kinetics, 71, 39-50. doi: 10.2478/hukin-2022-0030
- Tse DHT., Kwok WY., So BCL* (2022). Investigation of Underwater Shoulder Muscle Activity during Manikin-Carrying in Young Elite Lifesaving Athletes. Sensors, 22(6), 2143. https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/22/6/2143
- Kwok MMY, Man SS, Ng SSM, So BCL* (2022) The effect of Aquatic High Intensity Interval Training (AHIIT) on cardiometabolic health and physical function in women: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness, doi.org: 10.1016/j.jesf.2022.02.001
- So BCL*, Kwok SC, Lee PH (2021). Effect of Aquatic Exercise on Sleep Efficiency of Adults With Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain. J Phys Act Health, 18(9), 1037-1045. doi:10.1123/jpah.2020-0476
- Yuen CHN, Lam CPY, Tong KCT, Yeung JCY, Yip CHY, So BCL* (2019) Investigation the EMG Activities of Lower Limb Muscles When Doing Squatting Exercise in Water and on Land. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16, 4562; doi:10.3390/ijerph16224562 (PDF)
- So BCL*, Au KCK, Ng JKF. (2019) A 4-week community aquatic physiotherapy program with Ai Chi or Bad Ragaz Ring Method improves disability and trunk muscle endurance in adults with chronic low back pain: A pilot study. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation .DOI: 10.3233/BMR-171059 (PDF)
- So BCL*, Yuen CHN, Tung KLH, Lam S, Cheng SL, Hung HWN, Leung RWK, Szeto GPY (2018) A Study on Trunk Muscle Activation of Two Deep Water Running Styles (High Knee Style and Cross-Country Style) and Land Walking. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. doi.org/10.1123/jsr.2017-0334 (PDF)
- So BCL*, Kong ISY, Lee RKL, Man RWF, Tse WHK, Fong AKW, Tsang WWN. (2017) The effect of Ai Chi aquatic therapy on individuals wiht knee osteoarthritis – a pilot study. Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 29 (5): 884-90 (PDF)
- So BCL*, Chan THJ, Hung LK (2015) The effects of a community aquatic exercise programme for Chinese people with knee osteoarthritis. Physiotherapy, 101 (Supp 1): e1415-1416 doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.1369
POSITIONS aND HONOURS
- 2018-Present: Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- 2019-Present: Hong Kong Delegate, International Organization of Aquatic Physical Therapist (IOAPT)
- 2019-Present: Vice-Chairman, Aquatic Physiotherapy Working Group, Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association
- 2012-2018: Clinical Associate, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- 2012-2015: Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong