Annemarijke Boonstra
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Annemarijke Boonstra’s research sits at the intersection of rehabilitation engineering and human movement science, with a primary focus on understanding how robotic exoskeletons alter the biomechanics and neuromuscular demands of walking. Her most cited work, a 2014 study with 68 citations, provides a foundational analysis of how body weight support and gait speed interact to shape muscle activity during Lokomat-assisted walking compared to treadmill walking. This research is critical for designing more effective, evidence-based training protocols in robot-assisted gait rehabilitation. By systematically quantifying how the exoskeleton changes locomotor task demands, Boonstra has helped bridge the gap between engineering design and clinical application. Her contributions offer clinicians and researchers a clearer framework for adjusting training parameters to optimize patient outcomes. Through her careful experimental work, she has advanced our understanding of how assistive devices interact with human physiology, making her a key voice in the ongoing effort to refine robotic rehabilitation for individuals with neurological or musculoskeletal impairments.
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