Yinghua Li

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Yinghua Li is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a focus on restoring motor function in patients with neurological disorders. Her primary research areas include stroke rehabilitation, task-oriented training, and the application of robotic assistive technologies for hand function recovery. Li’s most impactful work is a 2024 randomized controlled trial demonstrating that task-oriented training assisted by a force feedback hand rehabilitation robot significantly improves finger grasping function in stroke patients with hemiplegia—a condition affecting over 80% of stroke survivors. This study, cited 50 times, offers a practical, technology-driven solution to a common and debilitating impairment, directly enhancing patients’ independence and quality of life. She has also made notable contributions to the rehabilitation of multiple sclerosis, addressing complex symptoms like muscle weakness, spasticity, and ataxia through comprehensive therapeutic strategies, as detailed in her 2023 review (37 citations). Li’s work bridges cutting-edge robotics with evidence-based clinical practice, providing actionable protocols for therapists and engineers alike. Her research is distinguished by its direct patient impact and rigorous trial design, making her a key figure in advancing functional recovery for stroke and multiple sclerosis populations.

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1. 1
   Effect of task-oriented training assisted by force feedback hand rehabilitation robot on finger grasping function in stroke patients with hemiplegia: a randomised controlled trial

   50 citations · 2024
2. 2
   Rehabilitation treatment of multiple sclerosis

   37 citations · 2023

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