Thian Yong Yap
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Dr. Thian Yong Yap is a leading clinician-scientist in neurorehabilitation and robotic-assisted therapy, with a primary focus on improving mobility outcomes for stroke survivors. His most impactful work centers on the real-world implementation of overground robotic exoskeletons (OREs) in inpatient rehabilitation. As a key contributor to the multicentre IMOVE programme, Dr. Yap’s landmark pragmatic study—cited 11 times since its 2025 publication—directly addresses the critical gap between clinical trial efficacy and everyday practice. By analyzing prospective, real-world data, his research provides robust evidence that ORE therapy can be effectively integrated into standard care, offering a viable alternative to conventional therapy for post-stroke gait recovery. This work has significant implications for rehabilitation protocols and healthcare resource allocation. Dr. Yap’s contributions are vital in translating advanced robotics from the lab to the bedside, helping to shape evidence-based guidelines for neurorehabilitation and improve functional independence for patients recovering from neurological injury.
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