Timothy Cheung
Timothy Cheung
I enjoy helping people with their hand conditions and love to see progress in their recovery journey.
Qualifications & Associations
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | 2003
- Master of Science in Sports Medicine & Health Science | The Chinese University of Hong Kong | 2006
Special Interests
Timothy has a special interest in treating:
- Hand and upper limb fractures
- Tendon repairs
- Postoperative rehabilitation
- Sports related injuries
- Peripheral nerve rehabilitation
- Elbow & shoulder injuries
Timothy has expertise in fabricating:
- Forearm based wrist splints
- Hand based thumb spika
Experience & Professional Development
Timothy has been working as a physiotherapist for over 20 years mainly in the public hospital setting of Hong Kong. He was a hand rehabilitation team leader in Tuen Mun Hospital (an acute hospital in Hong Kong) for 7 years. He also has over 1 year of private practice experience in Melbourne.
Research:
- Evaluation of Effectiveness of Physiotherapy Service to Chronic Upper Limb Musculoskeletal Disorders at Hospital Authority convention 2022, Hong Kong
- Short-term effect of Mirror therapy on Pain, Sensory, Motor Recovery and Functional Outcome of Patients with Orthopaedics Hand conditions at Hospital Authority convention 2018, Hong Kong
Teaching:
- Speaker in a Certificate course in Hand & Upper limb Surgery 2019, organised by the Hong Kong Society for Surgery of the Hand
About Timothy Cheung
My approach to care: I believe accurate physical diagnosis leads to an effective management strategy. I am happy to see my patients making progress in every single session.
I moved to Australia from Hong Kong in 2023. In my leisure time, I enjoy distance running, reading and spending time with my kids.
Additional languages: Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese
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Clinic Locations
Timothy is available for consultation at the following clinics:
HOW CAN WE HELP?
For enquiries and appointments please call 03 9458 5166 or conveniently book online.