Bas de Geus
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Bas de Geus is a leading researcher in the field of rehabilitation robotics and neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on restoring mobility and cardiovascular health in non-ambulatory stroke survivors. His major contributions center on quantifying the physiological demands and perceived exertion of robot-assisted gait training, bridging the critical gap between assistive technology and aerobic exercise prescription. In his seminal 2019 study, de Geus demonstrated that robot-assisted treadmill walking can elicit physiological responses meeting recommended exercise intensities for stroke rehabilitation, a finding that has reshaped clinical protocols for patients with severe motor impairments. His subsequent work on robot-assisted overground walking further validated these findings, showing that such interventions can safely provide meaningful cardiovascular stimulus. With his most cited papers accumulating over 20 citations, de Geus's research has established foundational evidence for using robotic exoskeletons not merely as mobility aids, but as tools for comprehensive cardiopulmonary conditioning. His work is particularly notable for its direct clinical applicability, providing therapists with evidence-based parameters for exercise dosing in populations previously considered unable to engage in aerobic training.
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