Under the arrangements of the Administration Wing of New Territories South (NTS) Region and the Junior Police Officers' Association of the Hong Kong Police Force (JPOA), 35 Chinese medicine practitioners, chiropractors, massage therapists, physiotherapists and pedorthists from the Spinal Musculoskeletal Pain Awareness Association went to NTS Regional Headquarters on January 13 to offer voluntary consultation services to frontline officers who have taken part in Operation TIDERIDER.

The medical volunteers offered medical diagnosis and treatment, acupuncture, osteopathic massage and foot orthotic service to over 200 officers from different districts and formations of NTS Region. Apart from treating the officers' injuries with bone-setting and massage, the medical volunteers carefully checked whether the officers needed other treatment. They gave officers advice on individual medical conditions, such as doing exercise therapy during rest time to speed up recovery. The medical volunteers also reminded the officers to maintain a good posture and keep the back and waist upright while standing.

The consultation services were well received by the officers. NTS Regional Commander Patrick Laidler attended the event and thanked the medical volunteers for their support and professional treatment to NTS officers.