Profile
Dr. Xin Yu’s research focuses on the neural control of movement and neurorehabilitation. Using advanced electromyographic techniques, her work investigates the neural mechanisms underlying motor control in both healthy and clinical populations.
Dr. Yu aims to identify mechanistic biomarkers of motor impairment and recovery and to translate these findings into targeted rehabilitation strategies. She develops personalized interventions that integrate neuromodulation approaches and muscle–machine interfaces to improve motor performance and functional outcomes.
Education
- PhD Rehabilitation and Movement Science - University of Texas at Austin - 2023
- M.Sc Sports Medicine and Health Science - Chinese University of Hong Kong - 2013
- B.Sc Sports Rehabilitation and Health Science - Wuhan Sports University - 2012
Work Experience
- Postdoctoral fellow, Max Näder Center for Rehabilitation Technologies and Outcomes Research - Shirley Ryan Abilitylab/Northwestern University - Sep 2025 – Dec 2025
- Postdoctoral fellow, Legs+Walking Lab - Shirley Ryan Abilitylab/Northwestern University - Aug 2023 – Sep 2025
- Teaching Assistant , Department of Kinesiology - University of Texas at Austin - Aug 2019 – May 2023
- Research Assistant, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - University of Hong Kong - Jan 2018 – Jun 2019
- Research Assistant, Department of Surgery - University of Hong Kong - Apr 2015 – Dec 2017
Honors/Awards
- Graduate School Summer Fellowship - University of Texas at Austin - 2023
- Doctoral Poster Finalist - American College of Sports Medicine Texas Subchapter - 2022
- Graduate School Continuing Fellowship - University of Texas at Austin - 2022-2023
- Graduate Student Professional Development Award - University of Texas at Austin - 2022
- Travel Award - Graduate Student Assembly, University of Texas at Austin - 2021-2022
- College of Education Graduate Student Research Award - University of Texas at Austin - 2020-2022
- College of Education Recruitment Award - University of Texas at Austin - 2019-2020
Teaching Experience
- Applied Human Anatomy (KIN424K) - University of Texas at Austin
Service
- Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, University of Memphis - Admission Committee - Jan 2026 - Present
- Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, University of Memphis - Research Committee - Jan 2026 - Present
- Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, University of Memphis - Progress and Promotions Committee - Jan 2026 - Present
- International Conference on NeuroRehabilitation - Special session organizer - 2026
- Summer School on Neurorehabilitation - Local organizing committee/Workshop organizer - 2024-2025
- International Conference on NeuroRehabilitation - Local organizing committee - 2024
- Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation - Reviewer - 2025 - Present
- Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise - Reviewer - 2023
Journal Articles
- Yu XS, Levine JT, Pons JL (2025). Modulation of common synaptic inputs and force control in triceps surae muscles: effects of ankle position. Journal of Applied Physiology, 138(6), 1638–1650. https://doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00029.2025
- Yu XS, Zhu H, Griffin L (2024). Fatigue-related changes in intermuscular coherence between rotator cuff and deltoid muscles in subacromial pain syndrome. Journal of Neurophysiology, 132(3), 617–627.https://doi.org/10.1152/jn.00431.2023
- Yu X, Kurukuti N, Hassanlouei H, Hoo G, Roth, E. Pons J. Closed-Loop Electrical Stimulation Reduces Tremor and Decreases Tremorogenic Neural Drives in Essential Tremor: A Case Report [abstract]. Mov Disord. 2025; 40 (suppl 1). https://www.mdsabstracts.org/abstract/closed-loop-electrical-stimulation- reduces-tremor-and-decreases-tremorogenic-neural-drives-in-essential-tremor-a-case-report/.
- Yu X, Zhu H, Corral C, Griffin L. (2023) Common drive to rotator cuff and deltoid muscles during fatigue in individuals with and without subacromial pain syndrome. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2023; 55(9S):963. DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000988784.58323.35
Yu X, Zhu H, Hammond L, Griffin L. (2022) Intermuscular coherence of rotator cuff and deltoid musclesvaries with force output. Medicine and science in sports and exercise. 2022; 55(9S):385-386. DOI:10.1249/01.mss.0000879900.64103.6a
Presentations
- Yu XS, Kurukuti NM, Hassanlouei H, Hoo GW, Roth EJ, Pons JL. Closed-loop sensory peripheral electrical stimulation reduces tremor and decreases tremor neural drive in essential tremor: A case report. International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, Hawaii, Oct 5-9, 2025.
- Yu XS, Levine J, Schwanemann R, Pons JL. The shared neural drive across triceps surae muscles changes with ankle positions. International Conference on NeuroRehabilitation. La Granja, Spain, November 5-8, 2024.
- Yu X, Levine J, Schwanemann R, Pons JL. Distribution of voluntary drive within triceps surae muscles varies with ankle position. Society for Neuroscience. Chicago, IL, October 5 – 9, 2024.
- Yu X, Zhu H, Corral C, Griffin L. Common drive to rotator cuff and deltoid muscles during fatigue in individuals with and without subacromial pain syndrome. American College of Sports Medicine. Denver, CO, May 30 – June 3, 2023
- Yu X, Zhu H, Griffin L. Intermuscular coherence of rotator cuff and deltoid muscles varies with force output. American College of Sports Medicine. San Diego, CA, May 31 – June 4, 2022
- Yu X, Hammond L, Zhu H, Wang Z, Griffin L. Fatigue-related changes in intermuscular coherence of rotator cuff and deltoid muscles. Society for Neuroscience, November 2021. Virtual
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