Division of Sports Science at Incheon National University Leading the Future of Sports Science

Faculty and Assistants

Nyunju Kang

Prof

Nyunju Kang Prof

Neuromechanics
Motor Learning and Control, Adapted Physical Education, Youth Sports Coaching, Scientific Writing in Sport Science, Basic Statistics in Sport Science, Baseball
nyunju@inu.ac.kr
032-835-8573

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Main Profile

  • 2015 ~ 2017       Lab. for Neuroscience Rehabilitation,                                  University of Florida, 박사후 연구원
  • 2017 ~ 현재         인천대학교 조교수, 부교수 
  • 2018, 2023         인천대학교 우수강의상
  • 2018 ~ 2023       인천대학교 학술연구상
  • 2020 ~ 2024       한국운동역학회 상임이사
  • 2022 ~ 2024       인천대학교 스포츠과학연구소장
  • 2023 ~ 2024       인천대학교 전체교수회 사무국장, 대학평의원
  • 2025 ~ 현재          한국운동역학회지 편집위원장

Education

  • 2015.08.11 University of Florida 박사
  • 2009.08.25 경북대학교 석사
  • 2005.02.25 경북대학교 학사

Main Research

  • Force control and motor unit approaches to estimating motor deficits in aging and people with movement disorders 
  • Non-invasive brain and muscle stimulation approaches to facilitating motor rehabilitation 
  • Meta-analytic approaches to quantifying treatment effects on motor and cognitive functions

Research Achievements


  • Lee, H., Choi, B. J., & & *Kang, N. (2024). Non-invasive brain stimulation enhances motor and cognitive performances during dual tasks in patients with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation. 21, 205. IF = 5.2; 5Y-IF = 5.6 *Corresponding Author
  • Ko, D. K., Lee, H., Kim, D. I., Park, Y. M., & *Kang, N. (2024). Transcranial direct current stimulation improves heart rate variability: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry. IF = 5.6; 5Y-IF = 5.3 *Corresponding Author
  • Ko, D. K. & *Kang, N. (2024). Aging impairs unimanual and bimanual hand-grip force control capabilities. Applied Sciences. 13, 13198. IF = 2.679; 5Y-IF = 2.219 *Corresponding Author
  • Choi, S., Kim, R.,  Kang, N., Byun, K., Park, K., & Jun J. S. (2024). Associations of orthostatic hypotension and orthostatic intolerance with domain-specific cognitive decline in patients with early Parkinson Disease: an 8-year follow-up. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association. 25(5), 866-870. IF = 7.6; 5Y-IF = 6.9
  • Kim, R., Choi, S. Kang, N., Park, K., Shin, H, Lee, H, Jun, J. S., Jeon, B., & Byun, K. (2024). Effects of high-intensity training and moderate-intensity continuous training on non-motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease: a randomized pilot trial. Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. IF = 11.0; 5Y-IF = 10.7
  • Lee, H., Lee, T. L., & *Kang, N. (2024). Effects of visual feedback and force level on bilateral ankle-dorsiflexion force control. Neuroscience Letters. 824, 137671. IF = 2.5; 5Y-IF = 2.8 *Corresponding Author 
  • Lee, J. H., Lee, H., Kim, H. J., Kim, R. K., Lee, T. L., Ko, D. K., Lee, H., & *Kang, N. (2024). Resistance band training with functional electrical stimulation improves force control capabilities in older adults: a preliminary study. EXCLI Journal. 23, 130-142.. IF = 4.6; 5Y-IF = 4.4 * Corresponding Author
  • Lee, T. L., Ko, D. K., & *Kang, N. (2024). Advanced force coordination of lower extremities during visuomotor control task in soccer players. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 95(3), 581-587. IF = 2.2; 5Y-IF = 2.6 *Corresponding Author
  • Lee, H., Kim, R. K., Chae, W. S., & *Kang, N. (2023). Compression sportswear improves speed, endurance, and functional motor performances: a meta-analysis. Applied Sciences. 13, 13198. IF = 2.679; 5Y-IF = 2.219 *Co-corresponding Author
  • Kim, R., Lee, T. L., Lee, H., Ko, D. K., Lee, J. H., Shin, H., Lim, D., Jun, J. S., Byun, K., Park, K., Jeon, B., & *Kang, N. (2023). Effects of physical exercise interventions on cognitive function in Parkinson's disease: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders. 117, 105908. IF = 4.1; 5Y-IF = 4.4  *Corresponding Author
  • Kim, R., Choi, S., Kang, N., Park, K., Shin, H., Lee, H., Lee, H., Jun, B., & Byun, K. (2023). Effects of high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training on sarcopenia-related parameters in participants with Parkinson's disease: a 24-week randomized pilot trial substudy. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders. 117, 105901. IF = 4.1; 5Y-IF = 4.4
  • Kang, N. (2023). Increased cerebellar gray matter volume in athletes: a voxel-wise coordinate-based meta-analysis. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 94, 597-608. IF = 2.500; 5Y-IF = 3.376
  • Lee, H., Lee, J. H., Hwang, M. H., & *Kang, N. (2023). Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation improves cardiovascular autonomic nervous system control: A meta-analysis. Journal of Affective Disorders. 339(15), 443-453. IF = 6.6; 5Y-IF = 6.3 *Corresponding Author
  • Kim, R., Kang, N., Byun, K., Park, K., & Jun, J. S. (2023). Prognostic significance of peripheral neutrophils and lymphocytes in early untreated Parkinson's disease: an 8-year follow-up study. Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. IF = 11.0; 5Y-IF = 10.7
  • Lee, H., Lee, J. H., Lee, T. L., Ko, D. K., & *Kang, N. (2023). Dual-hemisphere anodal transcranial direct current stimulation improves bilateral motor synergies. Frontiers in Psychology. 14, 1211034. IF = 4.232; 5Y-IF = 4.426 *Corresponding Author
  • Kim, R. K., *Kang, N., Desai, Z., & Cauraugh, J. H. (2023). A meta-analysis on dual protocols for chronic stroke motor recovery: robotic training and tDCS. Applied Science. 13, 1992. IF = 2.679; 5Y-IF = 2.219 *Co-first author
  • Kim, R., Lee, T. L., Lee, H., Ko, D. K., Jeon, B., & *Kang, N. (2023). Effects of exercise on depressive symptoms in patients with Parkinson's Disease. Neurology. 100(4), e377-e387. IF = 12.258; 5Y-IF = 11.786 *Corresponding Author
  • Lee, J. H. & *Kang, N. (2023). Altered bimanual kinetic and kinematic motor control capabilities in older women. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. IF = 4.614; 5Y-IF = 4.799 *Corresponding Author
  • Kim, R., Choi, S., Byun, K., Kang, N., Suh, Y. J., Jun, J. S., & Jeon, B. (2023). Association of early weight change with cognitive decline in patients with Parkinson Disease. Neurology. 100(2), e232-e241. IF = 12.258; 5Y-IF = 11.786
  • Lee, T. L., Lee, H., & *Kang, N. (2023). A meta-analysis showing improved cognitive performance in healthy young adults with transcranial alternative current stimulation. npj Science of Learning. 8(1), 1. IF = 5.513 *Corresponding Author
  • Lee, J. H. & *Kang, N. (2023). Transcranial direct current stimulation influences repetitive bimanual force control and interlimb force coordination. Experimental Brain Research. 241(1), 313-323. IF = 2.064; 5Y-IF = 2.193 *Corresponding Author
  • Lee, T. L., Lee, H., *Kang, N., & Cauraugh, J. H. (2022). Higer visual gain contributions to bilateral motor synergies and force control. Scientific Reports. 12. 18271. IF = 4.997; 5Y-IF =5.516 *Corresponding Author
  • Lee, H., Park, Y. M., & *Kang, N. (2022). Unimanual hand force control impairments in older women. EXCLI Journal. 21, 1231-1244. IF = 4.022; 5Y-IF = 4.606 * Corresponding Author
  • Jeon, K., Kim, K. & *Kang, N. (2022). Leg stiffness control in individuals with mechanical and functional ankle disability during a single-leg drop landing movement. Sports Biomechanics. 21(9), 1093-1106. IF = 2.896; 5Y-IF = 3.024  * Corresponding Author
  • Kang, N., Ko, D. K., & Cauraugh, J. H. (2022). Bimanual motor impairments in older adults: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. EXCLI Journal. 21, 1068-1083. IF = 4.022; 5Y-IF = 4.606
  • Kang, N. (2022). Special issue of new trends in neuromechanics and motor rehabilitaiton. Applied Science. 12(15) 7902. IF = 2.679; 5Y-IF = 2.219
  • Lee, H. K., Kim, H. J., Kim, S. B., & *Kang, N. (2022). A review and meta-analysis of interactive metronome training: positive effects for motor functioning. Perceptual and Motor Skills. 129(5), 1614-1634. IF = 2.212; 5Y-IF = 2.117 *Corresponding Author
  • Kim, C., Yeom, S., Ahn, S., Kang, N., Park, K., & Jeon, K. (2022). Effects of patellofemoral pain syndrome on changes in dynamic postural stability during landing in adult women., Applied Bionics and Biomechanics. 2022, 7452229. IF = 1.781; 5Y-IF = 1.951
  • Kang, N. (2022). Low-frequency oscillations and force control capabilities as a function of force level in older women. Applied Science. 12(4) 1812. IF = 2.679; 5Y-IF = 2.219
  • Cauraugh, J. H. & Kang, N. (2021). Bimanual movements and chronic stroke rehabilitation: looking back and looking forward. Applied Science. 11(22), 10858. IF = 2.474; 5Y-IF =2.458
  • Kim, R. K. Park, C. E., Jeon, K., Park, K. W., & *Kang, N. (2021). Different unilateral force control strategies between athletes and non-athletes. Journal of Biomechanics.  129, 110830. IF = 2.712; 5Y-IF =3.123 *Corresponding Author
  • Kim, H. J., Lee, J. H., *Kang, N., & Cauraugh, J. H. (2021). Visual feedback improves bimanual force control performances at planning and execution levels. Scientific Reports. 11(1), 21149. IF = 4.379; 5Y-IF =5.133 *Corresponding Author
  • Kim, J. S., Hwang, M. H., & *Kang, N. (2021). Bilateral Deficits during Maximal Grip Force Production in Late Postmenopausal Women. Applied Science. 11(18), 8426. IF = 2.474; 5Y-IF =2.458 *Corresponding Author
  • Lee, J. H., Lee, T. L., & *Kang, N. (2021). Transcranial direct current stimulation decreased cognitive-related reaction time in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ageing Research Review. 70, 101377. IF = 10.616; 5Y-IF =10.404 *Corresponding Author & Honorable Korean People Article, selected by Biology Research Information Center
  • Park, C. E., Kang, N., Jeon, K., & Park, K. W. (2021). Quantifying the dynamic stability of gait patterns in people with hallux valgus. Applied Bionics and Biomechanics. 10, 5543704. IF = 1.141; 5Y-IF =1.370
  • Kim, M., Lee, D, Kang, N., & Hwang, M. H. (2021). Effect of limb-specific resistance training on central and peripheral artery stiffness in young adults: a pilot study. Applied Science. IF = 2.474; 5Y-IF =2.458
  • Kim, H. J. & *Kang, N. (2021). Bilateral transcranial direct current stimulation attenuated alcohol addictive behaviors: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry. 108, 110160. IF = 4.361; 5Y-IF = 4.130 *Corresponding Author
  • Lee, J. H. & *Kang, N. (2020). Effects of online-bandwidth visual feedback on unimanual force control capabilities. PLoS One. 16(9), e0238367. IF = 2.740; 5Y-IF = 3.226 *Corresponding Author
  • Kim, H. J., *Kang, N., & Cauraugh, J. H. (2020). Transient changes in paretic and non-paretic isometric force control during bimanual submaximal and maximal contractions. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation. 17(1), 64. IF = 3.582; 5Y-IF = 4.632 *Corresponding Author
  • Kim, R. K.  & *Kang, N. (2020). Bimanual coordination function between the paretic and non-paretic arms: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases. 29(2), 104544. IF = 1.598; 5Y-IF = 1.716 * Corresponding Author
  • Kim, R. K.  & *Kang, N. (2020). Bimanual coordination function between the paretic and non-paretic arms: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases. 29(2), 104544. IF = 1.598; 5Y-IF = 1.716 * Corresponding Author
  • *Kang, N., Lee, R. D., Lee, J. H., & Hwang, M. H. (2020). Functional balance and postural control improvements in patients with stroke after non-invasive brain stimulation: a meta-analysis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 101, 141-153. IF = 3.077; 5Y-IF = 3.625  * Corresponding Author
  • Kang, N., Krehbiel, L. M., Aziz, C., & Cauraugh, J. H. (2019). Age-related changes in bilateral synergies and force coordination. BMC Geriatrics. 19, 287. IF = 2.818; 5Y-IF = 3.458
  • Kang, N. (2020). Quantitative evidence of pathological tremor suppression after functional electrical stimulation. Iranian Journal of Public Health, IF = 1.053; 5Y-IF = 1.132
  • *Kang, N. Kim, R. K., & Kim, H. J. (2019). The effects of transcranial direct current stimulation on symptoms of nicotine dependence: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Addictive Behaviors. 96, 133-139. IF = 2.963; 5Y-IF = 3.325 * Corresponding Author
  • Lee, H. K., Ahn, S., Shin, Y., *Kang, N., & Cauraugh, J. H. (2019). Does transcranial direct current stimulation improve functional locomotion in people with PD? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation. 16, 84. IF = 3.582; 5Y-IF = 4.632 * Corresponding Author
  • Raffegeau, T. E., Krehbiel, L. M., Kang, N., Thijs, F. J., Altmann, L. J., Cauraugh, J. H., & Hass, C. J. (2019). A meta-analysis: Parkinson’s disease and dual-task walking. Parkinsonism and Related Disorders. 62, 28-35. IF = 4.360; 5Y-IF = 4.372
  • Wong, J., Cauraugh, J. H., Ho, K. W. D., Broderick, M., Ramirez-Zamora, A., Shukla, A. W., Wilson, A., de Bie, R. M. A., Weaver, F. M., Kang, N., & Okun, M. (2018). STN and GPi deep brain stimulation for treatment of tremor in Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Parkinsonism and Related Disorders. 58, 56-62. IF = 4.721; 5Y-IF = 4.855
  • Kang, N. & Cauraugh, J. H. (2019). A comment on postural stability improvement in older adults with high fall risk after anodal tDCS on primary motor cortex versus cerebellar stimulation. Brain Stimulation, 12, 367-368. IF = 6.120; 5Y-IF = 5.896
  • Kang, N. & Cauraugh, J. H. (2018). Right hemisphere contributions to bilateral force control in chronic stroke: a preliminary report. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases. 27(11), 3218-3223. IF = 1.598; 5Y-IF = 1.716
  • Kang, N., Weingart, A., & Cauraugh, J. H. (2018). Transcranial direct current stimulation and suppression of contralateral primary motor cortex: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Brain Injury. 32(9), 1063-1070. IF = 2.061; 5Y-IF = 2.444
  • Kang, N. & Cauraugh, J. H. (2018). Bilateral movements increase sustained extensor force in the paretic arm. Disability and Rehabilitation. 40(8), 912-916. IF = 1.919; 5Y-IF = 2.078
  • Kang, N. & Cauraugh, J. H. (2018). Coherence and interlimb force control: effects of visual gain. Neuroscience Letters. 668, 86-91. IF = 2.107; 5Y-IF = 2.082
  • Archer, D. B., Kang, N., Misra, G., Marble, S., Patten, C., & Coombes, S. A. (2018). Visual feedback alters force control and functional activity in the visuomotor network after stroke. NeuroImage-Clinical. 17, 505-517. IF = 3.587; 5Y-IF = 3.981
  • Kang, N. & Cauraugh, J. H. (2017). Does non-invasive brain stimulation reduce essential tremor? a systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One. 12(9), e0185462. IF = 2.806; 5Y-IF = 3.394
  • Krehbiel, L. M., Kang, N., & Cauraugh, J. H. (2017). Age-related difference in bimanual movements: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Experimental Gerontology. 98, 199-206. IF = 3.340; 5Y-IF = 3.491
  • Kang, N. & Cauraugh, J. H. (2017). Bilateral synergies as an index of force coordination in chronic stroke. Experimental Brain Research. 235(5), 1501-1509. IF = 2.057; 5Y-IF = 2.368
  • Kang, N., Christou, E. A., Burciu, R. G., Chung, J. W., DeSimone, J., Ofori, E., Ashizawa, T., Subramony, S. H., & Vaillancourt, E. D. (2017). Sensory and motor cortex function contributes to symptom severity in spinocerebellar ataxia type 6. Brain Structure and Function. 222, 1039-1052. IF = 5.811; 5Y-IF = 6.803
  • Kang, N., Summers, J. J., & Cauraugh, J. H. (2016). Non-invasive brain stimulation improves paretic limb force production: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Brain Stimulation. 9, 662-670. IF = 4.793; 5Y-IF = 5.274
  • Roper, J. A., Kang, N., Ben, J., Cauraugh, J. H., Okun, M. S., & Hass, C. J. (2016). Deep brain stimulation improves gait speed in Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Neurology. 263, 1195-1203. IF = 3.408; 5Y-IF = 3.349
  • *Kang, N., Summers, J. J., & Cauraugh, J. H. (2016). Transcranial direct current stimulation facilitates motor learning post stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. 87, 345-355. IF = 6.431; 5Y-IF = 5.577 *Editor’s Choice, selected by Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry
  • Summer, J. J., Kang, N., & Cauraugh, J. H. (2016). Does transcranial direct current stimulation enhance cognitive and motor Learning? A meta-analysis and systematic review. Ageing Research Reviews. 25, 42-54. IF = 7.526; 5Y-IF = 7.328
  • Bhullar, A., Kang, N., Idica, J., Christou, E. A., & Cauraugh, J. H. (2015). Increased visual feedback improves bimanual force coordination. Neuroscience Letters. 608, 23-27. IF = 2.030; 5Y-IF = 2.169
  • *Kang, N. & Cauraugh, J. H. (2015). Force control in chronic stroke. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews. 52, 38-48. IF = 10.284; 5Y-IF = 11.075 *Honorable Korean People Article, selected by Biology Research Information Center
  • Kang, N. & Cauraugh, J. H. (2015). Bimanual force variability in chronic stroke: with and without visual information. Neuroscience Letters. 587, 41-45. IF = 2.055; 5Y-IF = 2.201
  • Kang, N. & Cauraugh, J. H. (2015). Paretic hand unimanual force control: improved submaximal force production and regularity. Neuroscience Research. 94, 79-86. IF = 2.145; 5Y-IF = 2.256
  • Kang, N. & Cauraugh, J. H. (2014). Bimanual force variability and chronic stroke: asymmetrical hand control. PLoS One. 9(7), e101817. IF = 3.730; 5Y-IF = 4.244
  • Kang, N. & Cauraugh, J. H. (2014). Force frequency structure below 1 Hz in chronic stroke: paretic arm recovery. Brain Research. 1569, 32-40. IF = 2.879; 5Y-IF = 2.892
  • Kang, N., Idica, J., Bhullar, A., & Cauraugh, J. H. (2014). Motor recovery patterns in arm muscles: coupled bilateral training and neuromuscular stimulation. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation. 11(1), 57. IF = 2.567; 5Y-IF = 3.259
  • Kang, N. & Cauraugh, J. H. (2014). Force control improvements in chronic stroke: bimanual coordination and synergy evidence after coupled bimanual movement training. Experimental Brain Research. 232(2), 503-513. IF = 2.221; 5Y-IF = 2.364