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Ada Tang is a Professor and Assistant Dean (Rehabilitation Science) in the School of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University, where she also holds the title of McMaster University Scholar. As a physical therapist by training, she bridges clinical practice and academic research in rehabilitation science.
Dr. Tang leads the MacStroke Canada research team, which focuses on the impact of exercise on cardiovascular health, fitness, and function in people living with stroke. Her work addresses how limited mobility following stroke contributes to physical inactivity and sedentary behaviors, increasing cardiovascular disease risk. She incorporates important considerations of sex, gender, and other recovery variables, with strong emphasis on equity, diversity, inclusion, and environmental sustainability.
Her scholarly work demonstrates a clear trajectory toward innovative rehabilitation approaches, with recent publications emphasizing high-intensity interval training for stroke survivors, telehealth interventions, and sex/gender considerations in rehabilitation. The research spans cardiovascular health, neurorehabilitation, mobility assessment, and technology-enhanced rehabilitation solutions, reflecting her commitment to translating evidence into practice.
- YWCA Woman of Distinction Award
- Clinician-Scientist (Phase 1) with the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation
- Clinician-Scientist (Phase 2) with the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation
- Associate Editor with Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair
Dr. Tang has secured significant research funding, particularly through her Clinician-Scientist awards from the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation. She actively mentors emerging researchers and has developed implementation tools like the Stroke Recovery in Motion Implementation Planner to bridge the gap between research evidence and clinical practice. Her work has been particularly influential in adapting stroke rehabilitation protocols during and following the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
As Assistant Dean, Dr. Tang plays a key leadership role in the School of Rehabilitation Science. She has been instrumental in developing clinical practice guidelines, including the Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations, and continues to advance rehabilitation science through interdisciplinary collaborations and innovative research approaches that address real-world challenges faced by stroke survivors.
