Chang Ho Hwang
Ulsan College, Chungnam National University, Ulsan University Hospital
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About
Dr. Chang Ho Hwang is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation robotics, with a primary focus on restoring motor function after neurological injury and orthopedic surgery. His work centers on the development and clinical validation of robotic systems for hand and gait rehabilitation. Dr. Hwang’s major contributions include demonstrating the efficacy of individual finger-synchronized robot-assisted hand therapy for stroke survivors, as evidenced by his highly cited 2012 randomized controlled trial (105 citations). He has also pioneered the use of end-effector gait robots (EEGRs) as neuromodulation tools, showing that these devices can leverage deafferentation and weight offloading to rapidly strengthen muscles and enhance neuroplasticity. His 2018 randomized trial on the Morning Walk® robot for post-stroke gait training (59 citations) further solidifies his impact. Notably, Dr. Hwang’s research explores the novel concept of using EEGRs as a "blending tool" to combine sensory manipulation with stereotyped movement for accelerated recovery, including in post-total knee arthroplasty rehabilitation. With a career spanning over a decade, his work bridges engineering and clinical practice, offering evidence-based, robot-assisted solutions that improve functional outcomes for patients with stroke and orthopedic conditions.
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