Eun Sook Park

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Eun Sook Park is a leading researcher in pediatric rehabilitation robotics, with a focused expertise in overground robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) for children with cerebral palsy (CP). Her major contributions center on demonstrating the clinical efficacy of untethered, wearable exoskeletons that allow young patients to experience freer, more realistic walking by assisting movements based on their own intended motion. In her most-cited work (2021, 34 citations), she provided pioneering evidence that this technology significantly improves gait function in children with CP. She further advanced the field with a case report (2021, 5 citations) specifically targeting ataxic CP—a subtype often overlooked—showing that RAGT can enhance postural balance and walking ability even in these complex cases. Park’s research is notable for bridging a critical gap: while prior studies focused on treadmill-based systems, her work validates overground wearable robots for real-world mobility. Her findings have profound implications for pediatric neurorehabilitation, offering new hope for independent living. With her targeted, high-impact studies, Park continues to shape the future of assistive robotics for children with movement disorders.