Felix Schoenrath
Papers
5
Total Citations
48
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5
About
Felix Schoenrath is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of cardiology and rehabilitation robotics, whose work focuses on developing and validating robot-assisted movement therapies for patients with severe cardiac and pulmonary conditions. His major contributions center on demonstrating the safety and feasibility of using exoskeleton-type robots—such as the Lokomat® system and the lightweight Myosuit—to support early mobilization after open heart surgery and in advanced heart failure. In his 2015 pilot study (13 citations), he showed that robot-assisted gait training is safe within days of cardiac surgery, while his 2022 feasibility study (13 citations) extended this to advanced heart failure patients using a wearable robot, highlighting excellent tolerability and acceptability. Schoenrath’s work has collectively garnered over 48 citations, establishing a foundation for integrating robotic rehabilitation into standard post-operative and chronic disease care. He has also explored movement therapy for lung transplantation candidates, broadening the impact of his research. By bridging cardiology and assistive robotics, Schoenrath is helping to redefine recovery pathways for some of the most vulnerable patient populations.
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Top Papers
- 1Robot-Assisted Training Early After Cardiac Surgery13 citations · 2015
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- 4Robot-assisted training for heart failure patients - a small pilot study8 citations · 2015
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