Andrew Packel

About

Andrew Packel is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on robotic-assisted gait training and locomotor therapy for individuals with neurological injuries. His work has been instrumental in advancing the use of technology to restore walking function, particularly in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and stroke. Packel’s major contributions include landmark comparative studies, such as his 2012 randomized trial (64 citations) and his 2017 comparison of partial-body weight-supported treadmill, Lokomat, and G-EO training (71 citations), which demonstrated the efficacy and feasibility of robotic-assisted interventions over traditional manual therapy. His seminal 2012 paper on robotic-assisted gait training and restoration (82 citations) provides a foundational overview of the field’s technological evolution. Packel also bridges research and clinical practice, as seen in his 2021 quality improvement study on implementing robotic gait training in acute inpatient stroke rehabilitation (9 citations). His work has shaped evidence-based protocols, reduced physical demands on therapists, and improved training intensity for patients. Packel’s research is widely cited, reflecting its profound impact on rehabilitation science and clinical care.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Robotic-Assisted Gait Training and Restoration

   82 citations · 2012
2. 2
   A Comparison of Locomotor Therapy Interventions: Partial‐Body Weight−Supported Treadmill, Lokomat, and G‐EO Training in People With Traumatic Brain Injury

   71 citations · 2017
3. 3
   A Randomized Comparative Study of Manually Assisted Versus Robotic‐Assisted Body Weight Supported Treadmill Training in Persons With a Traumatic Brain Injury

   64 citations · 2012
4. 4
   Implementing Robotic-Assisted Gait Training in Acute Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation

   9 citations · 2021

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