Ninghua Wang
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Total Citations
177
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About
Ninghua Wang is a leading researcher in robot-assisted rehabilitation, with a focus on restoring mobility for stroke survivors and children with cerebral palsy. Her work centers on integrating proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques into robotic ankle–foot systems, bridging the gap between clinical therapy and engineering. Wang’s most impactful contribution is the development of a robotic ankle–foot rehabilitation system that applies PNF principles to treat spasticity and contracture, demonstrated in a 3-month study (40 citations) where seven post-stroke patients showed significant improvements. She also pioneered proxy-based sliding mode control (28 citations) to ensure safe, smooth motions during therapy, and developed an IMU-based gait phase recognition system (24 citations) for wearable robots, enabling precise motion intent detection. Her work on Achilles tendon property changes (8 citations) and a pediatric robot for cerebral palsy (5 citations) highlights her commitment to diverse patient populations. With over 170 total citations, Wang’s research directly enhances clinical outcomes, offering safer, more effective rehabilitation technologies that empower patients to regain independence.
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