Hyeng‐Kyu Park
Prince of Songkla University, Chonnam National University Hospital
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About
Hyeng-Kyu Park is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics, with a focused expertise in robotic exoskeleton-assisted gait training for patients with neurological disorders. His work primarily addresses mobility impairments in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) and spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA). Park’s major contributions include demonstrating the cardiopulmonary benefits of powered exoskeleton over-ground walking in chronic SCI patients, a novel finding that highlights the potential for exoskeletons to improve not just gait but also overall physiological health. His 2019 study on this topic, with 15 citations, is a foundational reference in the field. Additionally, his 2021 case report on robotic exoskeleton training for SCA, cited 7 times, broke new ground by showing that such interventions can improve balance and quality of life in this hereditary neurodegenerative condition. Through these impactful studies, Park has advanced the clinical application of assistive robotics, offering new hope for patients with severe mobility limitations.
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