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Professor, Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Associate Dean, College of Biomedical Science and Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Chairperson, Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang-Ming University

1.  Lee MY, Wang RY, Hsu SS, Yang WW, Chen SS, Yang YR*. Muscle activation and intermuscular coherence during forward and backward pedaling. Chin J Physiol Accepted. (SCI) Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST 105-2314-B-010-059-MY2)

2.  Chang HY, Lee YY, Wu RM, Yang YR, Luh JJ. Effects of rhythmic auditory cueing on stepping in place in patients with Parkinson's disease. Medicine 98(45):e17874, 2019. DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000017874. (SCI)

3.  Cheng FY, Jovita M, Mok HY, Lee YS, Tee HX, Wang RY, Yang YR*. Effects of fibular tape and traditional tape on functional performance in individuals with functional ankle instability: a randomized controlled trial. Formos J Phys Ther 44:221-230, 2019.

4.  Yang YR # , Cheng SJ # , Lee YJ, Liu YC, Wang RY*. Cognitive and motor dual task gait training exerted specific training effects on dual task gait performance in individuals with Parkinson’s disease: a randomized controlled pilot study. PLoS One 14(6): e0218180, 2019. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0218180. (SCI) Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST 103-2314-B-010-002-MY3)

5.  Chen IH, Yang YR, Lu CF, Wang RY*. Novel gait training alters functional brain connectivity during walking in chronic stroke patients: a randomized controlled pilot trial. J Neuroeng Rehabil 16(1):33, 2019. DOI: 10.1186/s12984-019-0503-2. (SCI) National Health Research Institutes (NHRIEX100-10039EI, NHRIEX101-10039EI) and Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST-103-2314-B-010-002-MY3)

6.  Liu HH, Yeh NC, Wu YF, Yang YR, Wang RY, Cheng FY*. Effects of Tai Chi exercise on reducing falls and improving balance performance in Parkinson’s disease: A meta-analysis. Parkinsons Dis 2019: 9626934, 2019. DOI: 10.1155/2019/9626934. (SCI)

7.  Wang RY, Wang FY, Huang SF, Yang YR*. High-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation enhanced treadmill training effects on gait performance in individuals with chronic stroke: a double-blinded randomized controlled pilot trial. Gait Posture 68:382-387, 2019. (SCI) National Science Council (NSC98-2314-B-010-004-MY3)

8.  Lin YC # , Sow LC # , Wang WY # , Wang RY, Yang YR*. Effects of exergame on balance in individuals with Parkinson’s disease: a meta-analysis and systematic review. Formos J Phys Ther 44:206-219, 2019. Ministry of Science and Technology (Most 107-2314-B-010-041-MY3)

9.  Chen JL, Wang RY, Lee CS, Chen YJ, Yang YR*. Immediate effect of hip taping on balance and walking ability in cane-dependent ambulators with chronic stroke: a randomized controlled trial. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med 55:156-161, 2019. DOI: 10.23736/S1973-9087.18.05300-5. (SCI) Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST 105-2314-B-010-059-MY2)

10.Lee MY, Wang RY, Hsu SS, Chen SS, Yang YR*. Effects of reversed cycling training on stiff knee gait after stroke: two case reports. Formos J Phys Ther 44:69-76, 2019. Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST 105-2314-B-010-059-MY2)

11.Yang YR, Mi PL, Huang SF, Chiu SL, Liu YC, WangRY*. Effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on gait performance in chronic stroke with inadequate ankle control: a randomized controlled trial. PLoS One 13(12):e0208609, 2018. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0208609. (SCI) National Science Council (NSC 100-2314-B-010-022-MY2)

12.Liu YC, Yang YR, Tsai YA, Wang RY*, Lu CF*. Brain activation and gait alteration during cognitive and motor dual task walking in stroke: a functional near-infrared spectroscopy study. IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng 26:2416-2423, 2018. DOI: 10.1109/TNSRE.2018.2878045. (SCI) Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST-103-2314-B-010-002-MY3)

13.Tsaih PL, Chiu MJ, Luh JJ, Yang YR, Lin JJ, Hu MH*. Practice variability combined with taskoriented electromyographic biofeedback enhances strength and balance in people with chronic stroke. Behav Neurol, 2018:7080218, 2018. DOI: 10.1155/2018/7080218. (SCI)

14.Cheng FY, Yang YR, Wu YR, Cheng SJ, Wang RY*. Beta event-related desynchronization can be enhanced by different training programs and is correlated with improved postural control in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng 26:1957-1964, 2018. DOI: 10.1109/TNSRE.2018.2868140. (SCI) Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST 103-2314-B-010-002-MY3)

15.Wang RY, Zhou JH, Huang YC, Yang YR*. Reliability of the Chinese version of the Trail Making Test and Stroop Color and Word Test among older adults. Int J Gerontol 12:336-339, 2018. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijge.2018.06.003. (SCI) National Science Council (NSC100-2314-B-010-021-MY2)

16.Wang RY, Huang FY, Soong BW, Huang SF, Yang YR*. A randomized controlled pilot trial of game-based training in individuals with spinocerebellar ataxia type 3. Sci Rep 8:7816, 2018. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-26109-w. (SCI) National Science Council (NSC100-2314-B-010-021-MY2)

17.Wang RY, Wang YL, Cheng FY, Chao YH, Chen CL, Yang YR*. Effects of a multicomponent exercise on dual-task performance and executive function among older adults. Int J Gerontol 12:133- 138, 2018. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijge.2018.01.004. (SCI) National Science Council (NSC100-2314-B-010-021-MY2)

18.Shih YF*, Yu HT, Chen WY, Liao KK, Lin HC, Yang YR. The effect of additional joint mobilization on neuromuscular performance in individuals with functional ankle instability. Phys Ther Sport 30:22-28, 2018. DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2017.12.001. (SCI)

19.Yang YR# , Luo HJ# , Huang WC, Wu HY, Wang RY*. Effects of different exercise modes on physical function and activity in older adults. Formos J Phys Ther 42:257-267, 2017. National Science Council (NSC100-2314-B-010-021-MY2)

20.Peng LN, Lu WH, Liang CK, Chou MY, Chung CP, Tsai SL, Chen ZJ, Hsiao FY, Chen LK, Taiwan Stroke Postacute Care (PAC) Study Group. Functional outcomes, subsequent healthcare utilization, and mortality of stroke postacute care patients in Taiwan: a nationwide propensity score-matched study. J Am Med Dir Assoc 18(11):990.e7-990.e12, 2017. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2017.06.020. (SCI)

21.Cheng FY, Yang YR, Wu YR, Cheng SJ, Wang RY*. Effects of curved-walking training on curvedwalking performance and freezing of gait in individuals with Parkinson’s disease: A randomized controlled trial. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 43:20-26, 2017. DOI: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2017.06.021. (SCI) Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST 103-2314-B-010-002-MY3)

22.Liu YC, Yang YR, Tsai YA, Wang RY*. Cognitive and motor dual task gait training improve dual task gait performance after stroke: a randomized controlled pilot trial. Sci Rep 7(1):4070, 2017. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-04165-y. (SCI) Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST 103-2314-B-010-002-MY3)

23.Zhou JH # , Hsu KN # , Chen JL #, Wang RY, Yang YR*. Effects of hydrotherapy in patients with multiple sclerosis: systematic review & meta-analysis. Formos J Phys Ther 42: 95-105, 2017.

24.Chen CL*, Yu NY, Tang JS, Chang SH, Yang YR, Wang L. Effect of yelling on maximal aerobic power during an incremental test of cycling performance. J Sport Health Sci 5:456-461, 2016. (SSCI & SCI)

25.Cheng FY, Yang YR, Chen LM, Wu YR, Cheng SJ, Wang RY*. Positive effects of specific exercise and novel turning-based treadmill training on turning performance in individuals with Parkinson's disease: a randomized controlled trial. Sci Rep 6:33242, 2016. DOI: 10.1038/srep33242. (SCI) Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST 103-2314-B-010-002-MY3) and Cheng Hsin General Hospital (Grant No. 102F218C10)

26.Shih MC, Wang RY, Cheng SJ, Yang YR*. Effects of a balance-based exergaming intervention using the Kinect sensor on posture stability in individuals with Parkinson's disease: a single-blinded randomized controlled trial. J Neuroeng Rehabil 13(1):78, 2016. DOI: 10.1186/s12984-016-0185-y. (SCI) National Science Council (NSC100-2314-B-010-021-MY2)

27.Chiou SY, Wang RY, Liao KK, Yang YR*. Facilitation of the lesioned motor cortex during tonic contraction of the unaffected limbs corresponds to motor status following stroke. J Neurol Phys Ther 40:15-21, 2016. DOI: 10.1097/NPT.0000000000000109. (SCI) Ministry of Education, Aim for the Top University Plan of National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan (98A-C-D160) and National Science Council (NSC96-2628-B-010-007-MY2)

28.Liao YY, Yang YR, Wu YR, Wang RY*. Virtual reality based Wii Fit training in improving muscle strength, sensory integration ability and walking abilities in patients with Parkinson’s disease: a randomized control trial. Int J Gerontol 9:190-195, 2015. (SCI)

29.Liu YC# , Mi PL# , Shih MC# , Lo SS, Wang RY, Yang YR*. Therapeutic effects of electrical stimulation on ankle spasticity in individuals with stroke: a meta-analysis. Formos J Phys Ther 40:179-187, 2015.

30.Yang YR, Chen YH, Chang HC, Chan RC, Wei SH, Wang RY*. Effects of interactive visual feedback training on post-stroke pusher syndrome: a pilot randomized controlled study. Clin Rehabil 29:987-993, 2015. DOI: 10.1177/0269215514564898. (SCI) National Science Council (NSC100-2314-B-010-022-MY2) and Ministry of Education, Aim for the Top University Plan of National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan (102AC-P508)

31.Chang HC, Huang YJ, Wang RY, Yang YR*. Effects of enriched environment on motor learning improvement in 6-hydroxydopamine-induced Parkinson’s rats. Adapt Med 7:129-135, 2015. National Science Council (NSC 102-2314-B-010-003-MY2)

32.Liao YY, Yang YR, Cheng SJ, Wu YR, Fuh JL, Wang RY*. Virtual reality-based training to improve obstacle-crossing performance and dynamic balance in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Neurorehab Neural Re 29:658-667, 2015. DOI: 10.1177/1545968314562111. (SCI) National Science Council (NSC100-2314-B-010-022-MY2) & Ministry of Education, Aim for the Top University Plan of National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan (101AC-P508)

33.Wang RY, Wang YL, Cheng FY, Chao YH, Chen CL, Yang YR*. Effects of combined exercise on gait variability in community-dwelling older adults. Age 37(3):9780, 2015. DOI: 10.1007/s11357- 015-9780-2. (SCI) National Science Council (NSC100-2314-B-010-021-MY2)

34.Lu CF# , Liu YC# , Yang YR, Wu YT*, Wang RY*. Maintaining gait performance by cortical activation during dual-task interference: a functional near-infrared spectroscopy study. PLoS One 10(6):e0129390, 2015. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0129390. (SCI) National Science Council (NSC102-2221-E-010-013-MY3 and NSC102-2314-B-010-059), Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST103-2314-B-01-002-MY3), and Taipei City Hospital (102TPECH10)

 * As the corresponding author. # As authors with equal contribution.