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Dr. Fang Cao is a leading researcher in the field of traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation, with a primary focus on post-stroke recovery and neurological rehabilitation. Her most impactful work centers on evaluating the efficacy and safety of Tuina therapy—a form of Chinese therapeutic massage—for managing spasticity in post-stroke patients. In her highly cited 2020 protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis, Dr. Cao addresses a critical gap in evidence-based rehabilitation: while Tuina is widely used in clinical practice, rigorous supportive data on its effectiveness for post-stroke spasticity has been lacking. This seminal work, which has garnered 7 citations, establishes a methodological framework for synthesizing existing evidence and has become a foundational reference for researchers exploring non-pharmacological interventions in stroke rehabilitation. Dr. Cao’s contributions are particularly significant given the global burden of stroke and the need for accessible, low-risk therapies. By systematically evaluating traditional practices through modern evidence-based medicine, she bridges Eastern and Western rehabilitation paradigms, offering new avenues for improving patient outcomes. Her work continues to influence clinical guidelines and inspire further research into integrative approaches for neurological recovery.
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