Ander Ramos

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Total Citations

580

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About

Ander Ramos is a leading figure in neurorehabilitation, whose work bridges the gap between assistive robotics and brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) to restore mobility after neurological injury. His most influential contribution, the 2011 review "Rehabilitation of gait after stroke: a review towards a top-down approach," has garnered over 580 citations, establishing a foundational framework for the field. In this seminal work, Ramos systematically analyzed traditional gait therapies and proposed a paradigm shift: integrating robotic exoskeletons with BCIs to harness the brain's natural plasticity. By advocating for a "top-down" approach—where rehabilitation is driven by the patient's own neural intent rather than passive robotic movement—he helped redefine how clinicians and engineers design recovery protocols. His research has directly influenced the development of closed-loop neuroprosthetics, demonstrating that combining voluntary cortical engagement with robotic assistance can significantly improve motor outcomes in stroke survivors. Ramos’s work continues to shape modern neurorehabilitation, offering a compelling vision where technology amplifies, rather than replaces, the human nervous system’s capacity for recovery.