1 Chief Physician
1 Member Physician

Physician: How Sek Kwong (Advanced Professional Diploma in Chinese Medicine)
Member Physician: Tan Choy Tip (Advanced Professional Diploma in Chinese Medicine)

(i) Clinical and experimental study of peripheral paralysis and hemiplegia resulting from stroke
(ii) Clinical and experimental study of aches and pains

(i) Hemiplegia is treated by means of rousing the cerebral nerve as well as loosening the muscle and tendons. The most important acupoints to be concentrated on are the phitrum etc. In order to loosen the muscles and tendons of peripheral paralysis patients, the acupoints to be focused on are the Qianzheng, etc

(ii) In the case of migraine, the acupoints to be focused on are the Siguan, etc. The acupuncture treatment will enable th ecentral nervous system to release the nerve medium thus reducing the intensity of the pain.

The research department was set up in 1987. There are currently two physicians doing research in the department, namely Mr. How Sek Kwong, head of the department and Mdm. Tan Choy Tip. Mr. How Sek Kwong will treat hemiplegia resulting from stroke and peripheral paralysis. As for Mdm. Tan Choy Tip, Her treatment is mainly for migraine.