Isabel Sinovas-Alonso

Servicio de Salud de Castilla La Mancha, Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos

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Isabel Sinovas-Alonso is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation robotics, with a primary focus on developing and validating exoskeleton-based therapies for individuals with spinal cord injuries. Her work bridges the gap between engineering and clinical practice, aiming to restore walking independence and improve quality of life for patients with incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI). Her major contributions include demonstrating the efficacy of ambulatory lower limb exoskeletons through rigorous clinical trials. Her most cited paper, "Exoskeleton-based training improves walking independence in incomplete spinal cord injury patients: results from a randomized controlled trial" (2023), with 52 citations, provides critical evidence that structured exoskeleton training can significantly enhance functional mobility—a key step toward integrating these devices into standard rehabilitation protocols. Additionally, her study "Safety, Feasibility and Acceptance with HANK Ambulatory Robotic Exoskeleton in Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury Patients" (2021) established the practical viability and user acceptance of the HANK exoskeleton, addressing essential safety and usability concerns. Through her methodical approach, Sinovas-Alonso is helping to transform robotic exoskeletons from experimental tools into clinically validated interventions, offering new hope for recovery in neurorehabilitation.