Gladys L.Y. Cheing

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Gladys L.Y. Cheing is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on restoring mobility and function in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Her work centers on the integration of robotic-assisted therapy and biofeedback to enhance traditional rehabilitation approaches. A key contribution is her meta-analysis on robot-assisted training for people with SCI, which synthesized evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness of these technologies in improving walking ability. This seminal work has garnered 75 citations, underscoring its influence on clinical practice. Dr. Cheing further advanced the field through a randomized controlled trial that combined EMG-biofeedback with robotic-assisted body weight supported treadmill training (BWSTT), showing significant improvements in walking ability and cardiopulmonary function in subacute SCI patients. Her pilot studies have also laid the groundwork for larger trials, exploring how robotic systems can overcome therapist and patient fatigue limitations. With a career dedicated to translating engineering innovations into tangible patient outcomes, Dr. Cheing’s research continues to shape the future of SCI rehabilitation, offering hope for enhanced recovery and quality of life.

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1. 1
   Robot-Assisted Training for People With Spinal Cord Injury: A Meta-Analysis

   75 citations · 2017
2. 2
   Effect of EMG-biofeedback robotic-assisted body weight supported treadmill training on walking ability and cardiopulmonary function on people with subacute spinal cord injuries – a randomized controlled trial

   43 citations · 2019
3. 3
   Effects of robot-assisted body weight supported treadmill training for people with incomplete spinal cord injury—a pilot study

   3 citations · 2015

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