About HKIMM

Overview of HKIMM
The Hong Kong Institute of Musculoskeletal Medicine is a non-profit making organization whose long term objective is to promote the education and research in the science and art of musculoskeletal medicine for the ultimate benefit of the public.

Our Mission
Our present missions are:

• To disseminate knowledge and skill of musculoskeletal medicine among the medical profession
• To encourage and support clinical research
• To co-ordinate resources and efforts in teaching of this discipline
• To promote the discipline among the public

For these aims, the Institute plans to organize a "Modular Training Course in Musculoskeletal Medicine" in the future, which is supported by a full syllabus and accreditation criteria. In addition, there will be lectures, workshops and symposia depending on needs of our members.

Our Discipline
MSK Medicine is an important & developing medical discipline that addresses the pain and dysfunction of the musculoskeletal system that are caused by defective biomechanics due to

• poor posture
• repetitive stains
• injuries
• degenerations and
• deformities

Musculoskeletal Treatment is based on current biomedical & psychosocial knowledge with emphasis on the restoration of body biomechanics, functional rehabilitation & pain management.