Afrah Almuwais
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Dr. Afrah Almuwais is a leading researcher in pediatric rehabilitation robotics, with a primary focus on improving mobility and quality of life for children with cerebral palsy. Her most cited work, a 2024 pilot study, investigates the effect of six-week robot-assisted ankle training on lower extremity strength and life habits in this population. This research addresses a critical gap: children with cerebral palsy frequently suffer from weak ankle muscles and reduced dorsiflexion, leading to significant activity limitations. Dr. Almuwais’s study explores how high-repetition robotic training can facilitate muscle function, offering a novel, technology-driven intervention to enhance gait and daily living skills. With 2 citations already, this work is gaining traction in the rehabilitation engineering community. Her contributions are notable for bridging clinical rehabilitation with cutting-edge robotics, providing evidence-based pathways to improve functional outcomes. Dr. Almuwais’s research is particularly impactful for students and clinicians interested in assistive technologies, neurorehabilitation, and pediatric physiotherapy, as it demonstrates how targeted robotic interventions can transform traditional therapy approaches and empower children with disabilities to achieve greater independence.
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