Yurong Mao
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Dr. Yurong Mao is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics, with a focused expertise in wearable robotic systems for restoring motor function in patients with neurological impairments. Her work centers on the development and clinical application of robotic orthoses to improve gait and lower limb function, particularly for individuals suffering from chronic stroke and other brain injuries. In her highly cited 2015 study, Dr. Mao demonstrated that a three-week training program with a wearable robotic leg orthosis significantly improved walking ability in chronic stroke patients, providing critical evidence for the safety and efficacy of robot-assisted rehabilitation. This work, garnering 30 citations, highlights her contribution to understanding the mechanisms of motor recovery through repeated, intensive motion training. In a complementary case study, she further showed the potential of a dynamic knee orthosis to correct knee hyperextension in a post-brain tumor surgery patient, underscoring the precision and adaptability of her approach. Dr. Mao’s research bridges engineering and clinical practice, offering tangible solutions for enhancing mobility and quality of life in patients with long-term motor deficits.
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