About

Dany H. Gagnon is a rehabilitation scientist and researcher whose work sits at the dynamic intersection of neuroscience, assistive technology, and physical rehabilitation, with a particular focus on spinal cord injury (SCI) and post-stroke recovery. He is best known for his pioneering investigations into robotic exoskeleton-assisted locomotor training, having systematically examined how overground wearable exoskeletons affect body composition, bone mineral density, cardiorespiratory fitness, and muscle synergies in long-term wheelchair users with chronic SCI. His feasibility studies—garnering over 75 citations—have shaped clinical understanding of how such programs can be safely and effectively implemented in community settings. Beyond lower-limb rehabilitation, Gagnon has made significant contributions to upper-limb neurorehabilitation, evaluating soft robotic gloves for restoring hand function following stroke and exploring how somesthetic, visual, and auditory feedback modalities can be integrated into technology-driven therapies. His work bridges clinical and engineering perspectives, engaging both occupational therapists and end-users to assess real-world usability. With over 450 cumulative citations across his most impactful publications, Gagnon's research continues to meaningfully advance evidence-based, technology-assisted rehabilitation for individuals living with neurological disabilities.

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H-Index
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Papers
496
Total Citations
31
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Effect on body composition and bone mineral density of walking with a robotic exoskeleton in adults with chronic spinal cord injury
96 citations · 2016
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2020 (7 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 38
🏛 Institutions: Montfort Hospital, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal

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