Chiropractic Doctors Association of Hong Kong 香港執業脊醫協會

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CDAHK had designed an app for our mobile phones.

distinguished City U Apps Lab of City University (over 20,000 students).

Its now so simple a child can scan grandparents at home, teachers can scan their students, friends can scan each other on the go.

This posture assessment APP, introduced at Discovery Park by Dr Vincent Chan, Vice Chairman of CDAHK on Sunday October 12, allows users to assess their posture, share to Facebook, get

1 Chiropractic Doctors Association of Hong Kong 香港執業脊醫協會 First Prize on World Spine Day Competition results of WFC s Quarterly World Report for December 31 E-newsletter Jan 2015 First Prize on WFC World Spine Day Competition CDAHK World Spine Day Hong Kong is the population where people are too busy checking their phones and live in the digital world. CDAHK had designed an app for our mobile phones. Drs Rick Lau and Valerie Chu, Public Relation Committees, had designed a centerpiece of the CDAHK s 2014 World Spine Day activities was a Posture Check App, the product of a collaboration between the distinguished City U Apps Lab of City University (over 20,000 students). CDAHK World Spine Day in Discovery Park The interface was designed through numerous meetings by Dr Rick Lau (CDAHK), Dr Ray Cheung (CityU Professor) and CityU students. Its now so simple a child can scan grandparents at home, teachers can scan their students, friends can scan each other on the go. This free app in Hong Kong s native Chinese language has been used widely. The Posture Check App was rated 55 on the most downloaded list and there was over a thousand downloads in the first month. This posture assessment APP, introduced at Discovery Park by Dr Vincent Chan, Vice Chairman of CDAHK on Sunday October 12, allows users to assess their posture, share to Facebook, get recommendations, and get connected to a CDAHK chiropractor nearby. Students in the community and City University were invited to the Discovery Park by testing the APP. Doctor Can Code for Apps Spinal Screening App Demonstration CDAHK on Media Roadshow and Chiropractic Seminar Share our Philosophy with Other Professions Connected with China Share the Joy of Chiropractic CDAHK Coming Events CDAHK Executive Committees Chairman Dr Eric Chu Vice Chairman Dr Vincent Chan Secretary Dr Kary Lam Education Chair Dr Alex Shiu Public Relation External Dr Valerie Chu Public Relation Internal Dr Rick Lau Treasurer Dr Keith Wong Spinal Screening provided by Drs Lucina Ng, Jacky Yeung, Douglass Cheung, to over 800 Hong Kong residents attending an event at the Discovery Park Shopping Center. Celebrities Michael Wong and Janet Ma had discussed the importance of proper posture and showcased Straighten Up exercises. Chiropractic Doctors Association of HK (CDAHK) HKGPO Box 2188 Phone: info@cda.org.hk Website: Page 1 of 6

Doctors Can Code: Write your own App IT Workshop City

Code' Mobile Apps Lab One on One workshops were

Upon the completion of the 6-hour training, the

cross-platform tool and demonstrated a basic

We all received a completion certification offered by

Spinal Screening App Demonstration at Learning &

Teaching Expo at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition

2 Doctors Can Code: Write your own App IT Workshop City University co-organized with CDAHK, 'Doctors Can Code' Mobile Apps Lab One on One workshops were offered to CDAHK members in mid-dec. Upon the completion of the 6-hour training, the doctors finished "Ask Doctor App" using Ionic cross-platform tool and demonstrated a basic understanding on coding. We all received a completion certification offered by City University. Spinal Screening App Demonstration at Learning & Teaching Expo At the 5th annual edition of Learning & Teaching Expo at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dr Ray Cheung from CityU showed a great demonstration of the future of learning and the Spinal Screening App made by both CDAHK and students of CityU. Page 2 of 6

CDAHK on Media Yellow Page is a local search connects Hong Kong public with over 19

Many people relies on the search agent as resource to find their doctors.

Winter weather plays a major role in the way that our body moves and interacts with the

cc about children scoliosis problems may harm them with improper posture, lack of

Dr Chu promote ongoing wellness by removing subluxations, enabling body s ability to

With regular adjustments, chiropractic also keeps the body balanced flexible, and

3 CDAHK on Media Yellow Page is a local search connects Hong Kong public with over 19 million local businesses. Many people relies on the search agent as resource to find their doctors. Now the Hong Kong people can easily find their chiropractor though the CDAHK listing of Yellow Page Dr Paul Fong (CDAHK committee) discussed about Cold Weather and Joint Pain at TVB: Winter weather plays a major role in the way that our body moves and interacts with the world around us. Dr Valerie Chu (Public Relation) was interviewed by On.cc about children scoliosis problems may harm them with improper posture, lack of exercise during the World Spine Day. Dr Chu promote ongoing wellness by removing subluxations, enabling body s ability to heal itself. With regular adjustments, chiropractic also keeps the body balanced flexible, and feeling the best. Everyone should be benefited from Chiropractic care in Hong Kong. CDAHK member Dr Tony Cheung's Chiropractic column on Hong Kong Economic Journal sharing on wellness issue of Chiropractic. Dr Rick Lau (Public Relation) wrote a journal article on Sinomax Newsletter about proper sitting posture, how to set up a safety workplace and ergonomic issue toward youngster in Hong Kong. Page 3 of 6

Roadshow and Chiropractic Seminar: We Bring Chiropractic to the People Dr Douglass Cheung (CDAHK member) finished CDAHK spinal check at Yat Tung Shopping Centre in November, to find if

Dr Eric Chu was invited by Shatin District Council and Single Parents Association, to speak at the Shatin Health Carnival 2014 about how chiropractic can help the Shatin community's

$Shek Wai-hung has won Hong Kong s first-ever Asian Games gymnastics gold medal with a top finish in the men s vault final after his recovery from the cervical fractures of C4 and C5$ vertebral bodies. He was able to outperform the Olympic champion, Yang Hakseon of South Korea at the Asia Games 2014.

vertebral bodies. He was able to outperform the Olympic champion, Yang Hakseon of South Korea at the Asia Games 2014.

Shek Wai Hung, Asia Games 2014 Gymnastics Gold medalists; and Me. Chan Chun Hing, Asia Games 2014 Cross Country Mountain Biking Silver medalist.

4 Roadshow and Chiropractic Seminar: We Bring Chiropractic to the People Dr Douglass Cheung (CDAHK member) finished CDAHK spinal check at Yat Tung Shopping Centre in November, to find if there are any imbalances in the community health. He described that Hong Kong people are more concerned about their spinal health now. Dr Eric Chu was invited by Shatin District Council and Single Parents Association, to speak at the Shatin Health Carnival 2014 about how chiropractic can help the Shatin community's health and wellness. A flag was presented by the District Council to his service. Share Our Philosophy with Other Professions The Hong Kong s World Champions share their experience on how they recover from the injuries and persuade their dreams. Shek Wai-hung has won Hong Kong s first-ever Asian Games gymnastics gold medal with a top finish in the men s vault final after his recovery from the cervical fractures of C4 and C5 vertebral bodies. He was able to outperform the Olympic champion, Yang Hakseon of South Korea at the Asia Games Dr Eric Chu, Chairman of the Sports Chiropractic Council of Hong Kong China; Mr. Cheng Kwok Fai, Asia Games 2014 Windsurfing Gold Medalists; Mr. Shek Wai Hung, Asia Games 2014 Gymnastics Gold medalists; and Me. Chan Chun Hing, Asia Games 2014 Cross Country Mountain Biking Silver medalist. Dr Eric Chu, Chairman of CDAHK, attending the dinner sharing session "Reflection of Biomedical Scientist", by Dr David Da-i Ho ( 何大一 ), the Taiwanese American HIV/AIDS researcher who is famous for pioneering contributions to the understanding and treatment of HIV infection. Dr Ho is the recipient of 12 honorary doctorates, including those from Columbia University and City University Hong Kong. On January 8, 2001, he was presented with the Presidential Citizens Medal by President Clinton. Page 4 of 6

Connected with China: State Dinner & National Health and Family Planning Commission It is

at the People s Congress in Beijing as a register chiropractor of Hong Kong.

Kong Chiropractic Development and how Hong Kong chiropractors can help the Chinese

He later visited Dr David Bellin, Education Advisor of CDAHK, at the Chiropractic

CDAHK Executives Meeting and Fellowship Christmas brings CDAHK chiropractors and

It helps us to appreciate the loves of our lives we often take for granted.

CDAHK Chiropractors Christmas Dinner with gifts and buffet organized by Dr Kary Lam

5 Connected with China: State Dinner & National Health and Family Planning Commission It is the 4th consecutive year Dr Eric Chu, Chairman of CDAHK attending the State Dinner 2014 at the People s Congress in Beijing as a register chiropractor of Hong Kong. Dr Eric Chu had spoken at the National Health and Family Planning Commission about Hong Kong Chiropractic Development and how Hong Kong chiropractors can help the Chinese government in its public health policy and Chiropractic legislation in China. He later visited Dr David Bellin, Education Advisor of CDAHK, at the Chiropractic Research Department of Tsinghua University. CDAHK Executives Meeting and Fellowship Christmas brings CDAHK chiropractors and chiropractic families together. It helps us to appreciate the loves of our lives we often take for granted. May the true meaning of holiday season fill your heart and practice with many blessing. CDAHK Chiropractors Christmas Dinner with gifts and buffet organized by Dr Kary Lam (CDAHK Secretary) and Dr Lucina Ng (Fellowship) at Regal Hotel in Causeway Bay. CDAHK Executives and Subcommittees are committed to meet once a month and discuss about the current issues. The photo is taken at our first executives meeting of Year Page 5 of 6

Join Us LIKE our CDAHK Fanpage https://www.facebook.

community and patients. This year, we have tailor made these gifts for your clinics. Please share your joy and chiropractic with family and friends with us.

6 Join Us LIKE our CDAHK Fanpage Download Our Free Posture App Available on Android Share the Joy of Chiropractic Every year CDAHK had designed the Chiropractic Red Pocket and Octopus Cardholder for the chiropractic community and patients. This year, we have tailor made these gifts for your clinics. Please share your joy and chiropractic with family and friends with us. CDAHK Coming Events January 24 March 14 July January 31 Red Dot Emergency X-ray for Chiropractors CPD Workshop Date: January 24 th and 31 st 2015 (Sat) Time: 14:00-17:00 Venue: Tang Shiu Kin Hospital, Wanchai CDAHK Annual General Meeting 2015 Date: March 14 th 2015 (Sat) Time: 18:00 Venue: Langham Place Hotel, Mongkok Chiropractic Book written by CDAHK Members We will be having a series of book promotions and book fairs. If you are interested in joining our events, please contact Dr Alex Shiu for submission of articles. Thank you for supporting CDAHK 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. Page 6 of 6

Chiropractic Doctors Association of Hong Kong 香港執業脊醫協會 E-newsletter Oct 2014

Chiropractic Doctors Association of Hong Kong 香港執業脊醫協會 E-newsletter Oct 2014 New Mobile App Development by CDAHK and City University Apps Lab CDAHK is currently working with the Apps Lab of City University