Chiaki Yokota
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Chiaki Yokota is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, specializing in the application of robotic technology for stroke recovery. Her work centers on the Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL), a cyborg-type robot designed to restore gait function in patients with severe walking disabilities. Yokota’s pioneering studies demonstrate that early, robot-assisted gait training, initiated within one week of stroke onset, is both feasible and significantly more effective than conventional physical therapy for improving walking independence. Her 2019 pilot study (40 citations) established the safety and high-intensity potential of HAL in acute stroke, while her 2023 randomized controlled trial (15 citations) provided robust evidence for its superiority in severe cases. Notably, her 2020 investigation (8 citations) revealed that HAL training induces microstructural white matter changes in the brain, suggesting neuroplastic adaptations underlying functional gains. With cumulative citations exceeding 60, Yokota’s work bridges engineering and clinical neuroscience, offering a transformative pathway for early mobilization. Her achievements highlight the promise of robotic rehabilitation in reducing long-term disability, making her a key figure in advancing post-stroke care.
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