Brigitte Gattlen
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Brigitte Gattlen is a distinguished researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on improving mobility and quality of life for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). Her most influential work, a 2011 study with over 100 citations, rigorously compared robotic-assisted step training (Lokomat) to conventional over-ground rehabilitation. This landmark investigation demonstrated that while both interventions improved walking capacity, robotic training was not superior to equal-intensity over-ground therapy, challenging prevailing assumptions about high-tech rehabilitation. Gattlen’s research provides critical evidence for evidence-based practice, helping clinicians allocate resources effectively and prioritize patient-centered, functionally relevant training. Her contributions have shaped guidelines for MS rehabilitation, emphasizing that intensity and task-specificity matter more than the technology itself. Through her careful experimental design and clear reporting, Gattlen has advanced the field’s understanding of gait recovery mechanisms, making her work essential reading for students and clinicians in neurorehabilitation. Her study remains a cornerstone reference for comparing robotic and conventional therapies, underscoring her lasting impact on clinical decision-making and research methodology in multiple sclerosis care.
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