Alexander C. H. Geurts
Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud University Nijmegen
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201
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About
Alexander C. H. Geurts is a leading figure in neurorehabilitation, whose research focuses on restoring motor function after stroke and spinal cord injury (SCI). His major contributions lie in understanding the critical windows for recovery and developing innovative, technology-driven therapies. He is best known for his work on the EXPLICIT-stroke programme, which demonstrated that intensive, task-oriented rehabilitation of the upper limb is most effective within the first month post-stroke. Geurts has also pioneered the use of robotic gait trainers, showing that "assist-as-needed" robots with multiple degrees of freedom can significantly improve gait patterns and propulsion symmetry in chronic stroke survivors. His impact is substantial, with key papers garnering 74, 40, and 31 citations, respectively. Notably, his 2022 study on exoskeleton training in chronic SCI patients revealed marked improvements in quality of life, a critical outcome often overlooked in rehabilitation. Geurts’ work bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and clinical deployment, as seen in his 2009 paper on neuromuscular stimulation. His research continues to shape evidence-based protocols for robotic and task-specific training, offering new hope for functional recovery in patients with neurological injuries.
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