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Jae-Young Han is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation and assistive robotics, with a focus on restoring mobility and cardiopulmonary function in patients with neurological impairments. Her work centers on the application of robotic exoskeletons for gait training, particularly in individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI) and spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA). Han’s landmark 2019 study, cited 15 times, was among the first to demonstrate that powered exoskeleton-assisted over-ground walking can significantly improve cardiopulmonary function and gait patterns in chronic SCI patients, challenging the reliance on passive assistive devices. In her 2021 case report (7 citations), she extended this approach to SCA, a hereditary ataxia disorder, showing that robotic gait training can enhance balance and mobility, thereby improving quality of life. Her contributions are pivotal in bridging rehabilitation engineering and clinical practice, offering evidence that exoskeletons are not merely mobility aids but therapeutic tools for physiological recovery. Han’s research has influenced rehabilitation protocols and inspired further studies on robot-assisted neuroplasticity, making her a key figure in the evolution of personalized, technology-driven physiotherapy.
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