Annick C. Schmartz
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Annick C. Schmartz is a leading researcher in pediatric neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on improving motor function in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Her pioneering work centers on the use of robotic-assisted gait training (RAGT) to enhance walking abilities and assess neuromuscular impairments. In her landmark 2009 study, which has garnered 146 citations, she demonstrated significant functional gait improvements in children with CP following robotic-assisted locomotion training, establishing a foundational evidence base for this therapeutic approach. She further advanced the field with a 2010 proof-of-concept study (44 citations) that introduced a novel method for measuring muscle stiffness using the Paediatric Lokomat, a driven gait orthosis. This work not only validated a reliable stiffness assessment tool but also explored how single RAGT sessions influence muscle tone, offering critical insights into the biomechanics of spasticity. Schmartz’s contributions have directly shaped clinical protocols for robotic therapy in pediatric populations, bridging engineering and rehabilitation to deliver measurable, life-changing outcomes for children with mobility challenges.
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