Hong Yu
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About
Hong Yu is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, specializing in the integration of robotic therapy with non-invasive brain stimulation to restore motor function after stroke. Her work centers on understanding how technologies like robot-assisted training, intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS), and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can modulate cortical plasticity and enhance recovery. In her highly cited 2024 study (16 citations), Yu demonstrated that combining robot-assisted upper limb training with iTBS significantly alters cortical activation in stroke patients, as measured by functional near-infrared spectroscopy—offering mechanistic insights into combination therapy. Her 2025 work further explores the synergistic effects of anodal tDCS with robot-assisted gait training on lower limb motor function and motor cortex regulation. By bridging engineering and clinical neuroscience, Yu’s research provides evidence-based protocols that could transform rehabilitation strategies. Her contributions are pivotal for students and clinicians seeking to harness neurostimulation and robotics to maximize neural repair and functional independence in stroke survivors.
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