Geert Verheyden
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About
Geert Verheyden is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, whose work focuses on restoring upper limb function after stroke and in children with unilateral cerebral palsy. His major contributions lie at the intersection of non-invasive brain stimulation and robotic therapy. He has conducted pivotal trials, including a double-blinded randomised controlled trial (80 citations) exploring how anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) combined with unilateral robot therapy can enhance motor recovery in sub-acute and chronic stroke. Beyond motor outcomes, Verheyden has advanced the field by developing novel robot-based assessments to quantify sensory processing deficits (12 citations) and bimanual coordination (17 citations) in both stroke and paediatric populations. His use of fMRI has also revealed how somatosensory discrimination activates different brain areas in children with cerebral palsy compared to typically developing peers (27 citations). Notably, he values patient perspectives, conducting qualitative studies to understand the experiences of individuals undergoing these cutting-edge technologies (21 citations). With a career dedicated to translating technological innovation into meaningful clinical improvements, Verheyden’s work is shaping the future of personalised, evidence-based neurorehabilitation.
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