Steven Truijen
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Steven Truijen is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on optimizing motor recovery after stroke. His work centers on the critical timing and intensity of rehabilitation interventions, particularly for gait and lower limb function. A major contribution is his systematic review and meta-analysis on repetitive gait training early after stroke, which synthesized evidence from animal models and clinical studies to demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of early, intensive motor training for enhancing long-term walking recovery. This highly cited work (87 citations) has helped shape clinical guidelines for post-stroke rehabilitation. Truijen has also pioneered research into robotic-assisted therapy, notably through a pilot randomized trial investigating exoskeleton-assisted training in subacute stroke. This study addresses a key clinical question—whether the timing of robotic therapy matters—by targeting the sensitive 5-8 week window when lower limb motor recovery is most pronounced. His findings highlight the potential of therapeutic robots to promote symmetric gait and reduce abnormal muscle synergies. Through these contributions, Truijen is advancing evidence-based, time-sensitive rehabilitation strategies that bridge the gap between animal research and human clinical practice.
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