Hirotaka Mutsuzaki
Ibaraki Prefectural University of Health Sciences, University of Tsukuba Hospital
Papers
29
Total Citations
407
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About
Hirotaka Mutsuzaki is a rehabilitation medicine researcher whose work has significantly advanced the field of robot-assisted gait training and post-surgical recovery. His research centers on the clinical application of wearable exoskeleton technologies — particularly the Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL, CYBERDYNE) and Honda Walking Assist Device — to restore and enhance walking function across diverse patient populations. Mutsuzaki has made particularly notable contributions in two areas: the rehabilitation of individuals with cerebral palsy and the recovery of patients following orthopedic procedures such as total knee and hip arthroplasty. His investigations range from controlled clinical trials to carefully documented case reports, collectively demonstrating both the safety and therapeutic efficacy of robotic gait interventions. His 2018 studies on HAL training for cerebral palsy — accumulating over 127 combined citations — helped establish robot-assisted therapy as a viable option for this challenging population, including pediatric cases. Equally impactful is his work on post-arthroplasty recovery, highlighting how exoskeleton-assisted training can accelerate early ambulation and functional outcomes. With a body of work exceeding 290 total citations, Mutsuzaki's research has meaningfully shaped clinical approaches to neurorehabilitation and orthopedic recovery, providing practitioners with evidence-based frameworks for integrating robotic technology into routine care.
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- 2Robot-assisted training using Hybrid Assistive Limb® for cerebral palsy50 citations · 2018
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