Stephanie Hyeyoung Lee
Ministry of Health and Welfare, National Rehabilitation Center, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
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About
Stephanie Hyeyoung Lee is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation and robotic therapy for stroke recovery, with a focus on restoring motor function in patients with moderate-to-severe impairments. Her landmark 2020 study directly comparing end-effector and exoskeleton rehabilitation robots—a first in the field—demonstrated that both modalities effectively improve upper extremity function in chronic stroke survivors, providing critical guidance for clinical robot selection. This work has garnered 158 citations, underscoring its impact on rehabilitation robotics. Lee also pioneered research on robot-assisted gait training for infratentorial stroke patients, showing significant gains in balance and lower extremity function over conventional therapy (84 citations). Her investigations into anodal transcranial direct current stimulation over the contralesional hemisphere reveal promising avenues for motor recovery in subacute stroke with severe hemiparesis. Through rigorous randomized controlled trials, Lee has advanced evidence-based protocols that integrate cutting-edge technology with neuroplasticity principles, offering new hope for patients with limited recovery options. Her work bridges engineering and clinical practice, shaping the future of personalized stroke rehabilitation.
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