Jeremy C. Rietschel
Baltimore VA Medical Center, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Veterans Health Administration
Papers
5
Total Citations
106
H-Index
4
About
Jeremy C. Rietschel is a rehabilitation engineering researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, neuroscience, and motor recovery. His research focuses primarily on robotic-assisted rehabilitation following neurological injury, with particular emphasis on stroke recovery and lower-extremity motor control. Rietschel has made notable contributions to understanding how reward-based learning can be harnessed within robotic training paradigms to accelerate motor rehabilitation. His 2014 study demonstrating that increased reward during ankle robotics training enhances both motor control and cortical efficiency — garnering 55 citations — stands as his most influential work, providing compelling evidence that cognitive motivational factors meaningfully shape neurorehabilitation outcomes. His 2013 clinical application study of a modular ankle robot for stroke patients, with 40 citations, further cemented his reputation as a pioneer in translating anklebot technology from laboratory settings into practical clinical use. Rietschel has also explored the integration of high-density EEG and EMG monitoring alongside robotic training, enabling real-time physiological insights into neural adaptation. His work extends beyond stroke to populations with multiple sclerosis, demonstrating a commitment to broadening accessible, evidence-based robotic rehabilitation across diverse neurological conditions.
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Top Papers
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- 2Clinical application of a modular ankle robot for stroke rehabilitation40 citations · 2013
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- 4Human-Robotic Collaborative Intelligent Control for Reaching Performance4 citations · 2013
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