Aeri Yoo

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Total Citations

306

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About

Aeri Yoo is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on restoring walking function after spinal cord injury (SCI) through innovative robotic interventions. Her most impactful work, a 2017 systematic review on robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) using the Lokomat system, has garnered over 300 citations, establishing her as a key voice in the field. In this seminal paper, Yoo elucidated the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying RAGT—such as the activation of central pattern generators and the benefits of task-specific, massed practice—while critically noting the lack of definitive evidence for its superiority over conventional therapy. This balanced, evidence-based approach has shaped clinical guidelines and spurred further research into optimizing robotic rehabilitation protocols. Beyond this review, Yoo’s contributions extend to exploring how RAGT can be integrated with other therapies to maximize neuroplasticity and functional recovery in SCI patients. Her work is essential reading for students and researchers interested in the intersection of robotics, neuroscience, and rehabilitation, offering both a foundational understanding of current technologies and a roadmap for future innovations to improve mobility and quality of life for individuals with neurological injuries.