Hong Kong dancer’s tough recovery after LED screen accident leaves him paralyzed

In a recent letter to fans, Mo's father, Derek Li Shing Lam, provided an update on his son's condition, revealing that Mo remains hospitalized more than two years after the accident. His treatment is focused on regaining nerve control, with a demanding rehabilitation routine that includes at least five hours of daily exercises.

Mo's daily therapy is divided into upper-body sessions in the morning and lower-body sessions in the afternoon. Additionally, he must wake up every night for an hour to change positions, stretch muscles, and prevent pressure sores and spasms.

Hong Kong dancer Mo Li Kai Yin. Photo courtesy of Mo's Instagram

Some progress has been made, with Mo’s muscle groups responding to brainwave stimulation, and his sensitivity to acupuncture therapy improving. These signs of recovery have given hope for further progress. Derek described Mo’s exercise routine as extremely taxing, likening it to the effort of running a marathon. Mo also receives assistance with basic care, such as bathing, from family members and medical staff.

The physical challenges of recovery are compounded by the psychological strain of being paralyzed in all four limbs. "For someone who has lost all mobility and is paralyzed in all four limbs like Mo, the treatment process is beyond what ordinary people can imagine," Derek wrote.

Mo’s parents, both of whom have put their careers on hold, are now his full-time caregivers, providing both physical and emotional support. Mo’s medical expenses are being covered by Maker Ville, the management company of the Hong Kong boy band Mirror, for which Mo was performing at the time of the accident.

Maker Ville is owned by a conglomerate chaired by billionaire Richard Li, the son of Hong Kong's second richest man Li Ka-shing.