Cindy Rikhof
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About
Cindy Rikhof is a rising researcher in neurorehabilitation engineering, with a focused expertise in developing hybrid robotic and functional electrical stimulation (FES) systems for post-stroke lower extremity recovery. Her work centers on creating "assist-as-needed" rehabilitation technologies that adapt support in real-time to a patient’s active effort, a critical advancement for early, intensive therapy in bedridden or severely affected stroke survivors. Rikhof’s major contributions include the first feasibility study combining a robotic manipulator with FES to support actively-initiated leg movements, and a systematic review of robot-assisted lower-limb support with electrical stimulation. Her technical evaluation of a robot-based hybrid system demonstrated clinical feasibility for early rehabilitation, while her studies on ankle assistive torque and electrostimulation detection thresholds provide foundational biomechanical insights for adaptive exoskeleton control. With over 28 citations across her most-cited works—all published in 2022 and 2024—Rikhof’s research is gaining rapid traction. Notably, her 2024 feasibility study and systematic review each garnered 7 citations within their first year, signaling strong interest from the rehabilitation robotics community. Her work bridges the gap between engineering precision and patient-centered care, promising more effective, personalized gait rehabilitation for stroke survivors.
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