re-R Lab · Sunmoon University

Digital Therapeutics for Rehabilitation

We design and evaluate evidence-based digital therapeutics (DTx) to improve function and quality of life—especially for older adults—at the intersection of neuroscience, physical therapy, and human-centered design.

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📍 Asan, Republic of Korea · Department of Physical Therapy
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DTx Rehabilitation Neuroscience Aging UX for Elders

About

re-R (re-RUN! 다시, 달리다. Rehabilitation & Research) Lab advances digital therapeutics for musculoskeletal and cognitive rehabilitation.

Focus: knee/neck/shoulder/back/hip DTx for post OP, adherence analytics, and accessibility for digitally inexperienced older adults.

Ongoing Projects

  • re-R Knee — Post-TKR home rehabilitation DTx trial (RCT, usability, adherence)
  • Screen Behavior & Cognition — TV viewing patterns and cognitive/affective outcomes in the elderly
  • Elder-first UX — Voice/question-based interfaces for low digital literacy

Research Areas

Digital Therapeutics

Evidence-based protocols, dosing, and remote monitoring for orthopedic rehab.

Neuroscience & Motor Control

Cognition-movement interactions, adherence, and feedback modalities.

Human-Centered Design

Elder-friendly UI/UX, accessibility, and engagement analytics.

People

Principal Investigator

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Yeongyo Nam — Professor · Principal Investigator
Neuroscience · Physical Therapy · Digital Health

PhD Students

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SungYeon Oh — Ph.D. Student
Real-time data analysis for dementia · Research project planning · Development of digital therapeutics

MS Students

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SeoHa Jeong — M.S. Student
Big data analysis of older adults · Pediatric clinical research
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EunYoung Jeon — M.S. Student
Reliability and validity testing · Pediatric clinical research

Undergraduate Researchers

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JunHyun Park — Integrated BS–MS Student
Literature review · Research data organization · Experimental support

Selected Publications

  • YG Nam, BS Kwon. Effects of Drumming-Based Cognitive and Physical Training on Cognitive Performance and Brain Activity in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial, 2025.
  • SY Oh, CY Lee, SH Lee, DY Lee, JH Hong, JH Yu, JS Kim, YG Nam. Usability of the re-R Digital Therapeutic for Knee Replacement Rehabilitation in Older Adults, 2025.
  • KJ Lee, YG Nam, JH Yu, JS Kim. Effect of Wearable Exoskeleton Robots on Muscle Activation and Gait Parameters on a Treadmill: A Randomized Controlled Trial, 2025.
  • EY Jeon, HJ Jang, YG Nam. A study on the reliability and validity of measuring the range of motion of the knee joint using a universal goniometer and a smartphone application-based goniometer, 2024.
  • SH Jeong, YG Nam. The Paradox of Digital Health: Why Middle-Aged Adults Outperform Young Adults in Health Management Utilization via Technology, 2024.
  • CH Jeong, MW Nam, DY Lee, JH Hong, JH Yu, JS Kim, SG Kim, YG Nam. Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effects of Home-Based Breathing Exercises on Respiratory Function and Fatigue in COVID-19-Cured Young Patients, 2024.
  • SY Oh, BS Kwon, YG Nam. Correlation Study Between TV Viewing Variables and Cognitive Level, Depression Level, and Activities of Daily Living in Older Individuals Living Alone, 2024.
  • SY Oh, YG Nam. Effect of Robotic Assisted Rehabilitation Treatment Using R-BOT on Cognitive and Physical Function of Stroke Patients: A Retrospective Pilot Study, 2024.
  • JS Oh, DY Lee, JH Hong, JH Yu, YG Nam, SG Kim, JS Kim. Reliability Analysis of Proprioception Measurement Methods in Older Adults: A Systematic Review, 2024.
  • HJ Shin, IM Sung, KM Lee, DY Lee, JH Hong, JH Yu, SG Kim, YG Nam. Effectiveness of Kinesio Taping on Pulmonary Function and Respiratory Muscle Performance in Healthy Adult Males, 2024.
  • EY Jeon, SH Kang, YG Nam, SY Oh. The Effect of Positive Self-Talk on Standing Long Jump Training in Healthy Adults, 2024.
  • SY Oh, YG Nam. Correlation Study between TV Viewing Patterns and Cognitive Function, Depression, and Activities of Daily Living in Older Individuals Living Alone, 2024.
  • CH Jeong, MW Nam, DY Lee, JH Hong, JH Yu, JS Kim, SG Kim, YG Nam. Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effects of Home-based Breathing Exercise on Respiratory Function and Fatigue in COVID-19 Cured Patients, 2024.
  • SJ Lee, JW Kim, DY Lee, JH Hong, JH Yu, JS Kim, SG Kim, YG Nam. Effect of Digital Therapeutics on Range of Motion, Flexibility, Dynamic Balance, Satisfaction, and Adherence: A Randomized Controlled Trial, 2024.
  • K Lee, S Kim, H Kim, J Jeon, J Hong, J Yu, J Kim, SG Kim, Y Nam, D Lee. The effect of trunk stabilization exercise according to face-to-face, non-face-to-face, and self-exercise on balance ability, 2024.
  • E Kim, M Park, E Yu, D Lee, JH Hong, JH Yu, JS Kim, YG Nam, SG Kim. Comparison of Thickness, Tension, and Activation of the SCM and Upper Trapezius Muscles According To The Pillow Height, 2024.

News

[2025-10-21] AI-Driven Rehabilitation 're-R' Wins the Top Platinum Award at Largest Invention Expo

The re-R team, guided by Prof. Yeon-Gyo Nam, was honored with the Platinum Award at the Taiwan Innotech Expo for its AI-powered personalized knee rehabilitation system addressing the needs of aging societies.

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[2025-01-21] Digital Therapeutic for Knee Rehabilitation ‘re-R’ Receives Clinical Trial Approval from MFDS

Prof. Yeongyo Nam’s team at Sunmoon University received approval from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) for a clinical trial of the digital therapeutic re-R.

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[2024-09-03] Sunmoon University Hosts Demonstration of Pediatric Gait Guidance Robot

Prof. Nam and collaborators held a demonstration of a pediatric gait guidance rehabilitation robot at Nasaret Saekkum School.

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Open Positions

We welcome motivated MS/PhD students and collaborators. Email a brief CV and interests.

Contact

Email: nyg3583@hanmail.net
Department: Physical Therapy, Sunmoon University
Address: Building of Public medlcal 431(PI), 508B(re-R) , 70, Sunmoon-ro 221beon-gil, Tangjeong-myeon, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea

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