Boon Chong Kwok
Profile
Biography
Hi, I am a physiotherapist with more than 18 years of clinical experience across public and private sectors, and settings. My PhD focuses on DMA Clinical Pilates for non-specific chronic low back pain management. As the co-founder of Clinical Pilates Family Physiotherapy, I envision care services that incorporate clinical, education and research experiences. As the director of the board of director at The Rehab Circle, the team strives to deliver quality, affordable and accessible care to Singaporeans in the community. I have a strong emphasis in research to support clinical decision making and policy decision.
Education
- Master of Rehabilitation ScienceThe University of Melbourne , Australia
- Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy)The University of Sydney , Australia
- Diploma in PhysiotherapyNanyang Polytechnic , Singapore
Professional Certification
- Project Management ProfessionalProject Management Institute
- DMA Clinical Pilates CertificationDMA Clinical Pilates
- ACSM Clinical Exercise PhysiologistAmerican College of Sports Medicine
Professional Memberships
- Singapore Physiotherapy Association–
Research
Research Interests
- Clinical Pilates; Physical activity and exercise; Falls; Health behaviour; Policy
Publication
Journal Papers
Chua, Y. K., Ang, J. R. C., Wong, J. K. H., & Kwok, B. C. Electromyographic Validation of the DMA Clinical Pilates Method for Classifying Muscle Impairments in Chronic Ankle Instability. BioMed 2025, 5(4): 23.
Kwok, B. C., Lim, J.X.L., Wong, J.K.H., Tan, J.J.R., Kumar, K., Smith, H. E., & Kong, P. W. DMA Clinical PilatesTM improved clinical and biomechanical outcomes for adults with nonspecific chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial. Disability & Rehabilitation 2025, 1-14.
Kwok, B.C., Chin, C.S.Y., Wong, J.K.H., Chan, M.A.W.K. (2025) Physiotherapy is least preferred for managing musculoskeletal pain – findings from a pain prevalence survey. Musculoskeletal Care, 23(1): e70090.
Kwok, B.C., Soh, R.E.C., Smith, H.E., & Kong, P.W. (2025) Clinical Pilates exercises for adults with chronic low back pain improves single-leg squat postural control and lumbopelvic-hip flexibility. Gait & Posture, 119: 127-134.
Ong, N.H., Kwok, B.C., Aman, S.M., Macabasco, S.M.D., Wong, W.P. (2024). Traits of effective clinical educators: Perspectives of physiotherapy students and educators. The Asia Pacific Scholar, 9(4), 57-60. https://doi.org/10.29060/TAPS.2024-9-4/SC3234
Goh R.W.Y., Chan G.J.Y., Mohammad Hanip L.A., Kwok B.C. (2024) Concurrent Validity of Abbreviated Walk Tests Among Adults With Mild to Moderate Intellectual Disability. J Appl Res Intellect Disabil, 37(6):e13304. doi: 10.1111/jar.13304. PMID: 39343734.
Kwok, B.C., Lim, J.X.L., Kong, P.W. (2024). Feasibility of a Novel Movement Preference Approach to Classify Case Complexity for Adults with Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain. Appl. Sci., 14, 8616. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14198616
Kwok B.C., Smith H.E., Kong P.W. (2024). Identifying the Problem Side with Single-Leg Squat and Hamstrings Flexibility for Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain. Medicina, 60(9):1428. doi: 10.3390/medicina60091428.
Tan, L.Y., Teh, R.H.R., Kwok, B.C. (2024). Pain, Function and Trunk/Hip Flexibility Changes Immediately after Clinical Pilates Exercises in Young Adults with Mild Chronic Low Back Pain. BioMed, 4, 203-212. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomed4030016
Kwok, B. C., & Kong, P. W. (2024). Single-leg squat postural sway reliability: how many trials to analyze for chronic low back pain?. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology. (online first)
Lim, E. A. Y. Y., Yeo, R. Y. T., & Kwok, B. C. (2023). Influence of hip flexion angle on strength and gluteal muscle activities in the clinical pilates clamshell exercise. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 36, 417-424.
Kwok, B. C., Zulimran, M., & Sue, P. (2023). Re-designing performance management for healthcare–the performance empowerment, advancement and career excellence (PEACE) system. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 72(7), 2183-2193.
Kwok, B. C., Lim, J. X. L., & Kong, P. W. (2021). The Theoretical Framework of the Clinical Pilates Exercise Method in Managing Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain: A Narrative Review. Biology, 10(11), 1096.
Kwok, B. C., Wong, W. P., & Remedios, L. (2021). Improving centre-based group exercise participation of older adults using the behaviour change wheel. BMJ Open Quality, 10(1), e001078.
Kwok, B. C., & Pua, Y. H. (2016). Effects of WiiActive exercises on fear of falling and functional outcomes in community-dwelling older adults: a randomised control trial. Age and ageing, 45(5), 621-627.
Kwok, B. C., Clark, R. A., & Pua, Y. H. (2015). Novel use of the Wii Balance Board to prospectively predict falls in community-dwelling older adults. Clinical biomechanics, 30(5), 481-484.
Kwok, B. C., Pua, Y. H., Mamun, K., & Wong, W. P. (2013). The minimal clinically important difference of six-minute walk in Asian older adults. BMC geriatrics, 13(1), 1-5.
Kwok, B. C., Mamun, K., Chandran, M., & Wong, C. H. (2011). Evaluation of the Frails' Fall Efficacy by Comparing Treatments (EFFECT) on reducing fall and fear of fall in moderately frail older adults: study protocol for a randomised control trial. Trials, 12(1), 1-7.
Teaching
Teaching Modules
Physiotherapy, BSc (Hons)
- PTY1012 - Foundation of Physiotherapy 2: Kinesiology
- HSC2007 - Health Promotion and Population Health
- PTY3801 - Honours Thesis Proposal
- PTY3901 - Clinical Practice Education Year 3
- PTY4801 - Honours Thesis
- PTY4901 - Clinical Practice Education Year 4
Dietetics and Nutrition, BSc (Hons)
- HSC2007 - Health Promotion and Population Health
Past
- PTY1003 - Kinesiology and Functional Anatomy (Upper Quadrant) (4381)
- PTY1004 - Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (Upper Quadrant) (4386)
- PTY1005 - Kinesiology and Functional Anatomy (Lower Quadrant) (4391)
- PTY1006 - Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (Lower Quadrant) (4396)
- PTY1009 - Health System - Singapore's Perspectives