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Dr. Lok Yung is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on spinal cord injury (SCI) recovery. Her work bridges the critical gap between cortical and subcortical motor control, pioneering interventions that harness spared neural circuits to restore function. In her most cited work, "Multimodal cortical and subcortical exercise compared with treadmill training for spinal cord injury" (2018, 15 citations), Dr. Yung demonstrated that targeted exercises designed to simultaneously engage both cortical and subcortical pathways significantly outperform conventional treadmill training in improving motor outcomes after SCI. This contribution is notable for its mechanistic insight—recognizing that spared subcortical fibers, often overlooked, can be strategically activated to bypass injury sites. Her research has profound implications for designing more effective, personalized rehabilitation protocols. With 15 citations on this seminal paper, Dr. Yung’s work is gaining traction among clinicians and neuroscientists alike, positioning her as an emerging authority in translational neurorehabilitation. Her innovative approach challenges traditional paradigms and offers new hope for functional recovery in individuals with spinal cord injuries.
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