Meredith Cheng

Meredith’s Profile

I completed my training as a physiotherapist at the University of Brighton in the UK, and specialised in musculoskeletal medicine through my master's degree in Manipulative Physiotherapy at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. It equipped me with specialist expertise in pain management through in-depth exploration of clinical reasoning, application of evidence-based knowledge, and manual skills. Meanwhile, I developed my skill set in public hospitals and private clinics, which has provided me with extensive clinical experience in treating a broad spectrum of, sometimes complex, musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions.

During the years in public hospitals, I started treating spinal conditions very early on while gaining exposure to various specialties. I felt that musculoskeletal conditions can be persistent and often complicated, and that sound clinical reasoning and a good pair of hands are crucial in tackling these complex scenarios. There was also a period when I specialised in treating patients with upper limb conditions, and I saw a large number of patients coming with repetitive strains, work-related pain, fractures, and injuries in the shoulder, elbow, and hand. I moved on to working alongside orthopaedic surgeons when I left the Hospital Authority, and I treated many acute pain and sports/occupational injuries, managed conservatively or surgically.

As someone who suffers from endometriosis, I also have a profound special interest in women’s health. I've attended women coming to physiotherapy for lactation issues, incontinence, pelvic girdle pain, pre- and post-natal rehabilitation, and pain management.

I treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions, including acute to chronic neck/back pain, occupation-related conditions, sports injuries, and so on. I also practise women's health physiotherapy.

In my practice, I adopt an integrated approach of manual therapy, body biomechanics assessment, and targeted exercise therapy to help my clients obtain optimal musculoskeletal health, sports performance, and simply feel better and achieve their goals. I have been practising modern acupuncture throughout my career as well and find it very helpful in facilitating recovery. Clinical pilates is also a form of exercise therapy that I often utilise for patients with spinal pain or pelvic floor dysfunction.