Jens Adermann

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Jens Adermann is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a focused expertise in robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) for individuals with cerebral palsy (CP). His work is pioneering the translation of exoskeleton technology from pediatric to adult care, addressing a critical gap in lifelong therapy. His most impactful contribution is a 2022 randomized controlled trial (20 citations) demonstrating that RAGT significantly improves walking speed and gait parameters in pediatric CP patients within an inpatient setting. This study provides robust evidence for integrating task-specific robotic support into standard therapy. Adermann further advanced the field with a 2023 observational study (5 citations) that established the safety and feasibility of using the Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL) exoskeleton in adults with CP—a population often overlooked in neurorehabilitation research. By proving that even a short, six-session protocol can be safely integrated into inpatient care, his work lays the foundation for lifelong mobility interventions. Adermann’s research is instrumental in expanding the evidence base for robotic therapy, offering new hope for functional improvement across the lifespan of individuals with cerebral palsy.

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1. 1
   Use of Robot-Assisted Gait Training in Pediatric Patients with Cerebral Palsy in an Inpatient Setting—A Randomized Controlled Trial

   20 citations · 2022
2. 2
   Safety and Feasibility of Robot-assisted Gait Training in Adults with Cerebral Palsy in an Inpatient Setting – an Observational Study

   5 citations · 2023

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