Dr Billy SO Assistant Professor
PhD (CUHK), MSc Sports Medicine and Health Science (CUHK), MSc Manipulative Physiotherapy (PolyU), BSc (Hon) Physiotherapy (PolyU), Dip Acupuncture (SYSU), Registered Physiotherapist (HK), MHKPA, APAM

Location ST506
Phone +852 2766 4377
mail billy.so@polyu.edu.hk
stream http://www6.rs.polyu.edu.hk/aquaticphysiors

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Biography Billy is theAssistant Professor(Physiotherapy) in the Department of Rehabilitation (RS) at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Prior to joining 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. Billyhas worked as a physiotherapist for over18years and gained solid clinical experience indifferent clinical settings.
Billyis an active educator at different health-related areas and he has extensive teaching experience at the community and tertiary levels. Heis the recipient ofthe RS Outstanding Teaching Award 2016/17 and FHSS Teaching Prize 2016/17 of PolyU. He has been appointed as a Guest Lecturer of Occupational Safety and Health Council (OSHC), Lecturer ofPhysical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China (HKPFA) and Hong Kong Sport Institute (HKSI).
Billy is serving in different professional organizations. He isan Executive Committee Memberof the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association, Associate Editor of Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, the General Secretary of Hong KongErgonomics Society, a Specialist of Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications.
Billy's research interest primarily focuses on applying ergonomic principle in preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders. His PhD thesis was awarded the Best Occupational Safety and Health Project Award 2011 by Occupational Safety and Health Council. He was also awarded the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Scholarship for Post-Doctoral training on the Work Disability Prevention CIHR Strategic Training Program at University of Toronto (2013-2015). He has published papers in international journals and he is serving as a member of Work journal editorial board.
Billy also interested in aquatic therapy related research. He is the Vice-Chairman of Aquatic Physiotherapy Working Group of Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association and the Hong KongDelegateof International Organization of Aquatic Physical Therapist (IOAPT). He has collaborated with different local and international organizations for aquatic therapy training and research. He has published numerous articles related to Aquatic Therapyin peer-reviewed international journals.




Education and Academic Qualifications Doctor of Philosophy in Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Master of Science in Manipulative Physiotherapy
Master of Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Diploma in Acupuncture for Physiotherapists, Sun Yat-Sen University




Professional Qualifications Australian Physiotherapy Association Aquatics Physiotherapy Level 3 Certificate
NSCA Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Full Member of Hong Kong Ergonomic Society
Registered Physiotherapist
Full Member of Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association
ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist




Research Interests
Occupational Health and Ergonomics
Work Disability Prevention
Aquatic Physiotherapy
Sports Physiotherapy
Exoskeleton for preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders
Acupuncture for Rehabilitation



Research Output

Publications
So BCL, Cheung HH, Liu SL, Tang TY, Wu CH (2020) The effects of a passive exoskeleton on trunk muscle activity and perceived exertion for experienced auxiliary medical service providers in cardiopulmonary resuscitation chest compression. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 76, 102906; doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2020.102906
So BCL, Szeto GPY, Lau RWL, Dai J, Tsang SMH (2019) Effects of Ergomotor Intervention on Improving Occupational Health in Workers with Work-Related Neck-Shoulder Pain. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16, 5005; doi:10.3390/ijerph16245005
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
Tsang SMH, So BCL, Lau RWL, Dai JJ, Szeto GPY. (2019) Comparing the effectiveness of Ergonomics and Motor Control to conventional treatment for pain and functional recovery of work-related neck-shoulder pain: A randomized trial. European Journal of Pain. DOI: 10.1002/ejp.1381
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
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
Tsang SMH, So BCL, Lau RWL, Dai J, Szeto GPY. (2018) Effects of combining ergonomic interventions and motor control exercises on neuromuscular activation and kinematics performance in people with work-related neck-shoulder pain. European Journal of Applied Physiology. doi.org/10.1007/s00421-018-3802-6
So BCL, Cheng ASK, Szeto GPY. (2017) Cumulative use of electronic devices is associated with psychosocial stress factors and musculoskeletal symptoms. International Journal of Environmental Research & Public Health, 14, 1541 doi:10.3390/ijerph14121541
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
Szeto GPY, Wong TKT, Law RKY, Lee EWC, Lau T, So BCL, Law SW. (2013) The impact of a multifaceted ergonomic intervention program on promoting occupational health in community nurses. Applied Ergonomics, 44(3): 414-22