Dana Lykins
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Dana Lykins is a rehabilitation researcher whose work focuses on the intersection of neuromodulation and motor recovery, particularly for individuals with chronic stroke. Her key research areas include transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), robotic gait training, and neurorehabilitation strategies for improving lower extremity function. Lykins’s most cited study, a 2013 feasibility investigation, pioneered the combination of tDCS applied to the lower extremity motor cortex with novel locomotor training using a robotic gait orthosis in chronic stroke survivors with low ambulatory status. This work demonstrated that pairing brain stimulation with robotic-assisted therapy is not only safe and feasible but also offers valuable insights into patient experiences and potential pathways for enhancing gait recovery. With 93 citations, this study has informed subsequent research on multimodal rehabilitation approaches. Lykins’s contributions are notable for bridging non-invasive brain stimulation and cutting-edge robotics, offering a promising avenue for restoring mobility in patients who have limited treatment options. Her work continues to shape clinical protocols for post-stroke motor rehabilitation.
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