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Angela Frotzler is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on restoring mobility and improving quality of life for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Her major contributions center on the clinical application of robotic exoskeletons for gait training. In her landmark 2017 study, cited over 180 times, she demonstrated the safety, feasibility, and functional benefits of eight weeks of training with the Ekso Bionics exoskeleton, establishing a critical evidence base for this emerging technology. Building on this, her 2018 exploratory work (87 citations) investigated the broader impact of exoskeleton-assisted walking on secondary health conditions, including spasticity, pain, and bowel and bladder function. This European multicentre study provided pioneering insights into how gait retraining can address common, debilitating complications of SCI beyond simple locomotion. Frotzler’s work is notable for its rigorous, patient-centered approach, bridging engineering and clinical practice to translate innovative devices into tangible therapeutic outcomes. Her research continues to shape rehabilitation protocols and offers hope for enhanced independence and physiological health in the SCI community.