re-R Lab · Sunmoon University

re-R Lab · Digital Therapeutics for Rehabilitation

Asan, Republic of Korea · Department of Physical Therapy

About

About the Lab

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 KneePost-TKR home rehabilitation DTx trial (RCT, usability, adherence)
  • Screen Behavior & CognitionTV viewing patterns and cognitive/affective outcomes in the elderly
  • Elder-first UXVoice/question-based interfaces for low digital literacy
Research

Research Areas

01

Digital Therapeutics

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

02

Neuroscience & Motor Control

Cognition-movement interactions, adherence, and feedback modalities.

03

Human-Centered Design

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

People

Our Team

Principal Investigator

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

PhD Students

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

MS Students

Minchan Kang
Minchan Kang M.S. Student (Computer Engineering) App development · Cybersecurity · AI system development
JunHyun Park
JunHyun Park Integrated BS–MS Student Literature review · Research data organization · Experimental support

Undergraduate Researchers

JinHyuk Eom
JinHyuk Eom Undergraduate Research Assistant Test software development · App user manual design · Usability support
Publications

Selected Publications

  1. Effects of Wearable Exoskeleton Robots on Muscle Activation and Gait Parameters on a Treadmill: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    · Healthcare · Link ↗

    2025
  2. Effects of a Four-Week Positive Self-Talk Intervention on Standing Long Jump Performance and Self-Esteem in Healthy Adults

    · International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences · Link ↗

    2025
  3. Effects of Drumming-Based Cognitive and Physical Training on Cognitive Performance and Brain Activity in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    · Applied Sciences · Link ↗

    2025
  4. Usability of the re-R Digital Therapeutic for Knee Replacement Rehabilitation in Older Adults

    · Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine · Link ↗

    2025
  5. A Study on the Reliability and Validity of Measuring Knee Joint Range of Motion Using a Universal Goniometer and a Smartphone-Based Goniometer

    · Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine · Link ↗

    2024
  6. Effect of Robotic-Assisted Rehabilitation Using R-BOT on Cognitive and Physical Function in Stroke Patients: A Retrospective Pilot Study

    · Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine · Link ↗

    2024
  7. Correlation Between TV Viewing Variables and Cognitive Function, Depression, and Activities of Daily Living in Older Adults Living Alone

    · Healthcare · Link ↗

    2024
  8. The Paradox of Digital Health: Why Middle-Aged Adults Outperform Young Adults in Health Management Utilization via Technology

    · Healthcare · Link ↗

    2024
  9. Effects of Home-Based Breathing Exercises on Respiratory Function and Fatigue in Young Adults Recovered from COVID-19: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    · Healthcare · Link ↗

    2024
  10. Effect of Digital Therapeutics on Range of Motion, Flexibility, Dynamic Balance, Satisfaction, and Adherence: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    · Applied Sciences · Link ↗

    2024
  11. Effects of Pseudo-Weight Resistance Training Using Mixed-Reality Technology on Muscle Activation in Healthy Adults: A Preliminary Study

    · Applied Sciences · Link ↗

    2023
  12. Rehabilitation Exercise Using a Smart-Bar Device with an Augmented Reality Guidance Function

    · International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing · Link ↗

    2023
  13. Prefrontal Cortex Activation During Memory Training Using Virtual Drum Beating: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    · Healthcare · Link ↗

    2023
News

Latest Updates

2025-10-21 AI-Driven Rehabilitation "re-R" Wins Platinum Award at Taiwan Innotech Expo

The re-R team received the top Platinum Award at Taiwan Innotech Expo for its AI-powered knee rehabilitation system.

Read the article ↗

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

Clinical trial approval granted for re-R digital therapeutic.

Read the article ↗

2024-09-03 Pediatric Gait Rehabilitation Robot Demonstration

Demonstration of a pediatric gait rehabilitation robot with clinical collaborators.

Read the article ↗

Join us

Open Positions

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

Get in touch →
Contact

Get in Touch

Emailnyg3583@hanmail.net

DepartmentPhysical Therapy, Sunmoon University

AddressBuilding of Public medlcal 431(PI), 508B(re-R) , 70, Sunmoon-ro 221beon-gil, Tangjeong-myeon, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea