Papers
9
Total Citations
673
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About
Carsten Werner is a leading figure in neurorehabilitation engineering, whose work has fundamentally advanced the use of robotic and electrical stimulation technologies for motor recovery after stroke. His research focuses on developing and validating automated systems—including robotic arm trainers and electromechanical gait devices—to restore function in severely affected patients. Werner’s landmark 2005 study, cited over 330 times, demonstrated that computerized arm training significantly improves motor control in the severely impaired arm after stroke, establishing a new standard for intensive, repetitive therapy. He further pioneered the combination of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) with robot-assisted arm training, a pilot study that has garnered over 225 citations and opened a critical pathway for neuromodulation-enhanced rehabilitation. His contributions extend to systematic reviews on electromechanical gait training and detailed analyses of muscle coordination during robot-assisted walking, informing both clinical protocols and device design. By merging engineering precision with clinical insight, Werner has helped shape the modern landscape of automated motor rehabilitation, offering scalable solutions that increase therapy intensity and reduce therapist burden while improving patient outcomes.
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- 3Electromechanical-assisted training for walking after stroke36 citations · 2006
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- 6Robot assisted therapy in neurorehabilitation17 citations · 2008
- 7Machines to support motor rehabilitation after stroke7 citations · 2009
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- 9Automatisierte motorische Rehabilitation nach Schlaganfall2 citations · 2006