Authors (including presenting author) :
Tam JKY(1), Wong VYH(1), Chou KCH(1), Lau MHL(1), Leung KKL(1)
Affiliation :
(1)Physiotherapy Department, Kowloon Hospital
Keyword 1: :
Injury Prevention
Keyword 2: :
Sports Injury
Keyword 3: :
Sports Injury self-management
Keyword 4: :
Active Lifestyle
Introduction :
Sports injuries are common among active and sedentary populations, affecting work, recreation, and daily living, thereby reducing quality of life. Insufficient understanding of injury mechanisms and overuse signs hinders recovery and discourages physical activity. Enhancing patient awareness and self-management of sports injuries is fundamental in promoting active lifestyles and long-term musculoskeletal health. In 2025, Kowloon Hospital’s Physiotherapy Department has implemented a Sports Injury and Prevention Class to emphasise self-management and promote regular physical activity, ultimately reducing reliance on physiotherapy needs.
Objectives :
The program aims to enhance patients’ knowledge of injury mechanisms, equip them with practical self-management and prevention strategies, and boost their confidence in maintaining an active lifestyle.
Methodology :
Adults aged 18-82 years attended the class between March 2025 and September 2025. A voluntary, anonymous, paper-based questionnaire was completed at program completion. The survey contains 11 questions covering class content and environment, effectiveness, impact on self-management, and activity levels. It is scored using a 5-point Likert scale (“Strongly Agree” = 1 to “Strongly Disagree” = 5). Compliance, defined as completion of all scheduled sessions, and overall attendance, were recorded.
Result & Outcome :
The survey response rate was 80%, with 60 patients completing it. Respondents were 60% female and 40% male; 30% were aged 18–50, 50% aged 51–70, and 20% aged 71 and above. All participants agreed that the schedule was convenient, accessible venue, and the environment was favourable for learning. 85% of participants reported gaining practical knowledge about common sports injuries, risk factors, warm-up and cool-down, and safe exercise progression. Results showed that 90% felt more confident recognizing early signs of sports injury, applying appropriate self-management strategies, and knowing when to seek professional advice. 87% indicates that the class encouraged them to maintain or increase activity levels using recommended preventive strategies. Compelling content was evident across sessions, evidenced by 92% compliance rate and 96% of overall attendance. Overall, the program delivered excellent patient satisfaction, attendance, and compliance, whilst significantly enhancing self-management confidence among participants. Educating them with actionable strategies for injury prevention and intervention, encourages ongoing physical activity and healthier lifestyles. This reduces fear avoidance among the sedentary population, improving long-term musculoskeletal health across all populations, ultimately reducing reliance on physiotherapy needs.
