Yanhuan Huang
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6
Total Citations
146
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About
Yanhuan Huang is a leading researcher in stroke rehabilitation, specializing in the development and clinical translation of robotic and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) technologies for upper limb recovery. Her work focuses on optimizing rehabilitation strategies by comparing distal versus proximal robotic support, demonstrating that targeted, joint-specific interventions can significantly enhance motor function in chronic stroke patients. In a landmark randomized controlled trial (62 citations), she showed that EMG-driven NMES-robotic systems outperform pure robotic training, achieving superior improvements in hand function and muscle activation. Huang’s research also bridges the gap between laboratory efficacy and real-world clinical service, as evidenced by her 2018 study (29 citations) that validated the translation of robot-assisted rehabilitation into practical, scalable clinical programs. More recently, she has pioneered personalized robots for long-term telerehabilitation, addressing the critical need for accessible, home-based therapy post-pandemic. With over 140 cumulative citations, Huang’s contributions are shaping the future of neurorehabilitation, making her a key figure in advancing evidence-based, patient-centered robotic therapies.
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- 5Robotic and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) hybrid system2 citations · 2019
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