Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lin Zhou | Cognitive Development | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Zhou Lin is an accomplished Associate Professor at Shandong Sport University, serving as a master’s supervisor and Deputy Director of the Sports Rehabilitation Research Center. A recipient of the May 4th Outstanding Youth Medal from the Shanghai Health System and the Hebei Doctoral Innovation Program award, Dr. Zhou has made notable contributions to sports rehabilitation. With extensive clinical and academic experience, she focuses on musculoskeletal rehabilitation, cognitive function promotion through exercise, and digital health. She previously worked at Huadong Hospital, Fudan University, where she specialized in neurorehabilitation and orthopedic recovery. Dr. Zhou is actively engaged in scholarly activities, having published over 20 peer-reviewed articles in SCI/SSCI/CSCD journals, and serves as an editorial board member and reviewer for top international journals. Her current academic service includes membership in the Pediatric Rehabilitation Committee (DCD Group) of the Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine.

Professional Profile

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Education

Dr. Zhou Lin holds a strong academic foundation in medicine and rehabilitation sciences. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Medicine, followed by a Master’s degree in Sports Rehabilitation, and subsequently completed her Doctorate in Sports Human Science. Her academic training spans clinical diagnostics, physical therapy, and the integration of kinesiology and cognitive health. The multi-disciplinary nature of her educational background equips her with a robust skill set for addressing complex health issues, particularly in musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation. Dr. Zhou’s academic journey reflects her deep commitment to both foundational medical science and applied rehabilitation practices. Her studies have enabled her to investigate the mechanisms of human movement and recovery while emphasizing evidence-based, life-cycle health interventions, making her an influential figure in China’s sports medicine and rehabilitation research landscape.

Experience

Dr. Zhou Lin began her clinical career in 2008 at Huadong Hospital affiliated with Fudan University, where she worked until 2016 in the Department of Rehabilitation. Her practice focused on orthopedic and neurorehabilitation, managing conditions like sports injuries, spinal pain syndromes, osteoarthritis, and post-surgical recovery. She is proficient in a range of physical therapy techniques, including Maitland and Mulligan joint mobilizations, PNF, Bobath, Brunnstrom, Rood therapies, McKenzie diagnostics, and kinesiology taping. After transitioning into academia, she became an Associate Professor at Shandong Sport University, where she also supervises graduate students and coordinates research at the Sports Rehabilitation Research Center. Additionally, she has served in national rehabilitation societies, including the DCD Group of the Pediatric Rehabilitation Committee and previously as a youth member of Shanghai Rehabilitation Medical Association committees. Her rich blend of clinical and academic roles uniquely positions her to train future practitioners while contributing to the development of rehabilitation science.

Research Interests

Dr. Zhou Lin’s research focuses on musculoskeletal rehabilitation, exercise-cognition interactions, and digital health promotion. Her work emphasizes improving physical function and cognitive well-being across the human lifespan through scientifically structured rehabilitation programs. She explores the interplay between physical activity and mental performance, especially in populations affected by neurological or orthopedic conditions. Additionally, her interest in digital health tools aligns with the growing need for tech-enabled, personalized rehabilitation strategies. Dr. Zhou has been involved in multiple high-impact research initiatives, including a project under the Hebei Doctoral Innovation Program, and has contributed to national and provincial research efforts like the National Social Science Foundation, Shandong Province Key R&D Plan, and Hebei Virtual Simulation Projects. Her role as an editor and reviewer for over ten international SCIE-indexed journals underlines her thought leadership and scientific influence in the global rehabilitation and public health communities.

Awards

Dr. Zhou Lin has been recognized for her excellence in healthcare and research with several prestigious awards. Notably, she received the May 4th Outstanding Youth Medal from the Shanghai Health System, an honor bestowed upon emerging leaders making impactful contributions in the medical field. She was also selected for the Hebei Province Doctoral Innovation Program, highlighting her innovative research contributions in sports rehabilitation. Her editorial roles in high-impact journals such as Journal of Medical Internet Research, BMC Public Health, Frontiers in Psychology, and Frontiers in Public Health demonstrate her recognition at the global level. Over the past three years, she has published 23 research articles in top-tier SCI, SSCI, and CSCD journals. These honors reflect her commitment to advancing rehabilitation science and promoting interdisciplinary innovations that improve patient care and health outcomes through evidence-based interventions and digital technologies.

Conclusion

Dr. Zhou Lin is a dynamic researcher, clinician, and educator whose interdisciplinary expertise in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, cognitive health, and digital innovation places her at the forefront of sports rehabilitation science in China and internationally.

 Publications

• Understanding parental support for children’s 24‐hour movement behaviors based on an adapted HAPA framework: A three‐wave prospective study
  Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being

  2025-06 | Journal article

  DOI: 10.1111/aphw.70034

  Part ofISSN: 1758-0846

  Part ofISSN: 1758-0854

  CONTRIBUTORS: Wei Liang; Guifang Liu; Ning Su; Ryan E. Rhodes; Yanping Duan; Chun-Qing Zhang; Lingfei Wang; Lin Zhou; Hanxiao Zhu

• Associations of Reallocating Sedentary Time to Physical Activity and Sleep with Physical and Mental Health of Older Adults
  Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

  2024-10 | Journal article

  DOI: 10.1249/mss.0000000000003491

  Part ofISSN: 1530-0315

  Part ofISSN: 0195-9131

  CONTRIBUTORS: WEI LIANG; YANPING WANG; NING SU; HUIQI SONG; RYAN E. RHODES; XIANG WANG; BORUI SHANG; LIN ZHOU; QIAN HUANG; DANRAN BU et al.

• Adherence to 24-Hour Movement Guidelines Among Chinese Older Adults: Prevalence, Correlates, and Associations With Physical and Mental Health Outcomes
  JMIR Public Health and Surveillance

  2024-06-13 | Journal article | Author

  DOI: 10.2196/46072

  Part ofISSN: 2369-2960

  CONTRIBUTORS: Wei Liang; Yanping Wang; Qian Huang; Borui Shang; Ning Su; Lin Zhou; Ryan E. Rhodes; 0000-0002-9093-7897; Yanping Duan

• Electronic Health Literacy Scale-Web3.0 for Older Adults with Noncommunicable Diseases: Validation Study
  Journal of Medical Internet Research

  2024-06-03 | Journal article | Author

  DOI: 10.2196/52457

  Part ofISSN: 1438-8871

  CONTRIBUTORS: wenfei cai; Wei Liang; HUAXUAN LIU; Rundong Zhou; Given Names Deactivated Family Name Deactivated; Lin Zhou; Ning Su; Hanxiao Zhu; Yide Yang

• Individual, family, and environmental correlates of fundamental motor skills among school-aged children: a cross-sectional study in China
  BMC Public Health

  2024-01-17 | Journal article

  DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-17728-2

  Part of ISSN: 1471-2458

  CONTRIBUTORS: Yuxiu He; Lin Zhou; Wei Liang; Qi Liu; Wanxin Liu; Shijian Wang