Andreas Meyer‐Heim
Boston Children's Hospital, University Children's Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich
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About
Andreas Meyer-Heim is a pioneering figure in pediatric neurorehabilitation, whose career has been defined by a sustained commitment to improving mobility outcomes in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and other central gait disorders. Based at the Rehabilitation Centre Affoltern am Albis and affiliated with the University Children's Hospital Zurich, Switzerland, Meyer-Heim has been instrumental in establishing robotic-assisted gait training as a credible and effective therapeutic approach for pediatric populations. His landmark 2007 feasibility study laid the groundwork for a rich body of research demonstrating that driven gait orthosis technology, particularly the Lokomat system, can meaningfully enhance walking and standing performance in young patients. With subsequent studies accumulating over 170 citations, his work revealed that integrating virtual reality into robotic therapy significantly boosts patient motivation and participation — a critical factor in rehabilitation outcomes. Beyond clinical efficacy, Meyer-Heim has contributed practical frameworks for real-world implementation, including WHO-ICF-aligned guidelines published in 2015. His research consistently highlights the particular benefit of these technologies for more severely affected children, advocating for equitable access to advanced rehabilitation tools. Collectively, his publications have garnered nearly 1,100 citations, cementing his influence on modern pediatric rehabilitation science.
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