Benjamin L. Patritti
Harvard University, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston University
Papers
8
Total Citations
280
H-Index
7
About
Benjamin L. Patritti is a rehabilitation engineer and biomechanics researcher whose work has fundamentally advanced the intersection of robotics, virtual reality, and neurological rehabilitation. His research focuses primarily on gait rehabilitation for individuals with neurological conditions, particularly stroke survivors and those with cerebral palsy (CP), with a strong emphasis on developing and evaluating innovative assistive technologies. Patritti's most influential contribution, "Effects of Virtual Reality Training on Gait Biomechanics of Individuals Post-Stroke" (2010), has garnered over 200 citations, establishing him as a pioneering voice in VR-based rehabilitation. His complementary work demonstrated that combining robotic systems with virtual reality environments produces superior gait kinetic outcomes compared to robotic training alone, a finding with significant clinical implications. Equally notable is his sustained focus on cerebral palsy rehabilitation. Through multiple case studies and series, Patritti explored robotic-assisted gait training in both pediatric and adult CP populations, demonstrating functional improvements and highlighting the critical role of augmented feedback in optimizing outcomes. His 2009 work on locomotor function enhancement and retention in children with CP further underscored the durability of robotic interventions. Across his portfolio, Patritti has consistently translated engineering innovation into meaningful clinical practice, making him a valuable figure in neurorehabilitation research.
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Top Papers
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- 2Robotic Gait Training in an Adult With Cerebral Palsy: A Case Report17 citations · 2010
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- 4Enhancing robotic gait training via augmented feedback13 citations · 2010
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- 8Robotic gait training in children with cerebral palsy: A case series3 citations · 2009