A. de Haan
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A. de Haan is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on restoring mobility in stroke survivors through robotic-assisted therapy. Her most impactful work centers on the Lokomat device, a robotic exoskeleton for gait training. In her landmark 2014 randomized controlled study (80 citations), she demonstrated that combining Lokomat training with conventional therapy significantly improves walking recovery in non-ambulatory subacute stroke patients, providing crucial evidence for integrating robotics into standard rehabilitation protocols. Her 2012 investigation (36 citations) further advanced the field by quantifying the exercise intensity of robot-assisted walking, showing that Lokomat training can achieve aerobic levels comparable to overground walking, thereby addressing the critical need for cardiovascular fitness in stroke rehabilitation. This work directly counters the detrimental health effects of post-stroke inactivity. De Haan’s contributions are foundational for designing evidence-based, high-intensity robotic rehabilitation programs that enhance both motor function and cardiovascular health, making her a key figure in translating engineering innovations into tangible clinical outcomes for stroke patients.
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