Yoon Kyum Shin
Yonsei University, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital
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About
Yoon Kyum Shin is a leading researcher in the field of robotic neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on gait training for individuals with neurological impairments. His work centers on the development and clinical validation of robotic-assisted locomotor systems, particularly the Walkbot-K, for treating conditions such as cerebral palsy and post-stroke hemiplegia. Shin’s major contributions include establishing the concurrent validity and test-retest reliability of the Walkbot-K system for pediatric gait training, a critical step in its clinical adoption. His research has demonstrated that robotic-assisted training can produce immediate, measurable improvements in neuromechanical outcomes, such as reducing pathological knee stiffness in spastic hemiplegia. With his most-cited papers each garnering 15 citations, Shin’s work has had a focused yet significant impact on the field, providing foundational evidence for the efficacy of robotic gait trainers. His case report on the immediate effects of Walkbot training on knee joint stiffness in a stroke survivor exemplifies his commitment to translating engineering innovations into tangible patient benefits, making him a key figure in advancing evidence-based robotic therapy.
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