Ku‐Chou Chang
Chang Gung University, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
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About
Dr. Ku‐Chou Chang is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, specializing in post-stroke motor recovery and spasticity management. His work centers on integrating cutting-edge technologies—such as robotic-assisted therapy, mirror therapy, and botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) injections—to optimize functional outcomes for stroke survivors. Dr. Chang’s most influential study, a 2016 pilot randomized controlled trial on bilateral robotic priming combined with task-oriented training in subacute stroke, has garnered 54 citations and demonstrated significant improvements in motor impairment, daily function, and quality of life. He further advanced the field by investigating combined BoNT-A and robot-assisted therapy schedules, showing that distributed training schedules yield superior spasticity reduction and motor gains. His 2022 trial comparing robot-assisted therapy, mirror therapy, and active control treatments after BoNT-A injection (16 citations) provides critical evidence for personalized rehabilitation protocols. Dr. Chang’s innovative myoelectric analysis of upper-extremity muscle activity during robotic wrist exercises (2021) offers foundational insights into neuromuscular recovery mechanisms. His work bridges engineering and clinical practice, establishing evidence-based frameworks for technology-enhanced stroke rehabilitation that directly improve patient outcomes.
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