Personal profile
Biography
Dr Lam obtained his BSc in physiotherapy and PhD in The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His clinical experience in the Hospital Authority and residential care units has driven his passion for helping older people to maintain and regain independence in daily living. Before joining the department as Assistant Professor, Dr Lam received postdoctoral training in the Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he involved in designing and conducting large-scale service and research programs. The program has completed comprehensive geriatric assessments and bone density measurements in over 2000 community-dwelling older people. Over 800 of the participants subsequently received fall prevention training.
Dr Lam has experience in conducting various types of study including systematic review, experimental study, cohort study, and randomized controlled trial. He frequently publishes in leading journals in his research area, including Journal of Physiotherapy, Journal of American Medical Directors Association and Osteoporosis International. His researches have received prestigious awards including the Readers’ Choice Award 2018 of the Journal of Physiotherapy and the Young Investigator Award from the International Osteoporosis Foundation in the 3rd Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis Meeting.
Dr Lam is currently a council member of the Hong Kong Osteoporosis Foundation and the Associate Editor of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal. He is also in the International Review Board of the Journal of Physiotherapy and served in various scientific committees of local and regional conferences.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
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Does Adding Real-Time Postural Feedback During Training Boost Balance and Mobility in Individuals With Parkinson’s Disease? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Liang, G., Ching, H. Y., Fu, C. M., Lau, S. M. A., Chan, W. L. S., Huang, M. & Lam, F. M. H. (Corresponding Author), 29 Jan 2026, In: Journal of Applied Gerontology.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Feasibility, safety, and effects of a step training program in community-dwelling older adults with mild-to-moderate dementia: A feasibility wait-list controlled trial
Chan, W. L. S. (Corresponding Author), Liu, J. Q. J., Lam, F. M. H. & Cheung, D. S. K., Apr 2026, In: Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. 110, 3, p. 1304-1314 11 p.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Association of lower-limb strength with different fall histories or prospective falls in community-dwelling older people: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Zhu, R. T. L., Zuo, J. J. J., Li, K., Lam, M. H., Wong, Y. L., Yang, L., Bai, X., Wong, M. S., Kwok, T., Zheng, Y. & Ma, Z., 6 Feb 2025, In: BMC Geriatrics. 25, 1, p. 1-38 38 p., 83.Research output: Journal article publication › Review article › Academic research › peer-review
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Impact of Pure Cognitive Training on Gait and Balance in Healthy Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Li, X., Liang, G., Chan, Y., Lau, C., Lam, T., Lam, C., Chan, T. & Lam, M. H., 31 May 2025, (Not published / presented only).Research output: Unpublished conference presentation (presented paper, abstract, poster) › Conference presentation (not published in journal/proceeding/book) › Academic research › peer-review
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Insights into the provision of exercise intervention from a community-based fall prevention program
Tsang, S. L., LEUNG, J., Lam, M. H., LAM, P. & KWOK, T., 29 May 2025, (Not published / presented only).Research output: Unpublished conference presentation (presented paper, abstract, poster) › Conference presentation (not published in journal/proceeding/book) › Academic research › peer-review
Prizes
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Poster Presentation Award - Gold
Liang, G. (Recipient) & Lam, M. H. (Supervisor), 26 Oct 2024
Prize: Prize (research)
Activities
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Rehabilitation Advisory Committee, HKSAR Government (External organisation)
Lam, M. H. (Member)
1 Jan 2024 → …Activity: Office holder / membership of professional bodies › Office holder / member of committee
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Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association (External organisation)
Lam, M. H. (Executive member)
1 Jan 2024 → …Activity: Office holder / membership of professional bodies › Office holder / member of committee
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Effect of a modified Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise programme (mLiFE) in preventing falls in community dwelling older fallers: a pilot randomized controlled trial.
Tsang, S. L. (Invited speaker), Lam, M. H. (Invited speaker), Leung, J. (Invited speaker), Lin, L. (Invited speaker), Lam, P. (Invited speaker) & kwok, T. (Invited speaker)
28 Aug 2022 → 31 Aug 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal (Journal)
Lam, M. H. (Associate editor)
2018 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work for journals
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Hong Kong Osteoporosis Foundation (External organisation)
Lam, M. H. (Council member)
2018 → …Activity: Office holder / membership of professional bodies › Office holder / member of council