Yuka Yamada

Keio University Hospital, Keio University

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Yuka Yamada is a clinical researcher advancing the field of robotic neurorehabilitation, with a focus on restoring motor function after stroke and traumatic brain injury. Her work centers on optimizing robotic assistance for upper- and lower-extremity rehabilitation, particularly for the shoulder and ankle. In her most-cited study (2024, 10 citations), Yamada demonstrated a novel approach to setting shoulder elevation assist rates in exoskeletal rehabilitation using muscular activity indices, addressing the challenge of safely assisting complex shoulder movements. She also co-authored a case study (2023, 4 citations) showing that combining ankle robot training with robot-assisted gait training significantly improved gait patterns in a patient with chronic traumatic brain injury—an important contribution to the limited evidence on robotic interventions in chronic TBI. Yamada’s research bridges engineering and clinical practice, offering data-driven protocols that enhance the safety and efficacy of rehabilitation robots. Her work is particularly valuable for clinicians and engineers seeking to personalize robotic therapy for patients with neurological impairments, and her findings help expand the potential for robot-assisted recovery beyond the acute phase.