Hui-Tzu Lai
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Hui-Tzu Lai is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, specializing in the recovery of motor function after stroke. Her work focuses on the synergistic application of advanced therapeutic technologies, particularly robot-assisted therapy and mirror therapy, to enhance upper limb rehabilitation and daily living skills. In her highly cited 2023 study, Lai demonstrated that using mirror therapy as a priming strategy before robot-assisted therapy significantly improves motor function, daily function, and self-efficacy in stroke survivors, compared to robot therapy alone. This groundbreaking sequential combination approach, which has garnered 31 citations, addresses a critical gap in optimizing rehabilitation protocols. Lai’s research not only advances clinical practice by providing evidence-based, cost-effective intervention sequences but also empowers patients through improved self-efficacy. Her contributions are pivotal for clinicians and researchers seeking to maximize neuroplasticity and functional recovery, making her a key figure in the evolution of post-stroke rehabilitation strategies.
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