Ji Cheol Shin
Papers
5
Total Citations
147
H-Index
5
About
Ji Cheol Shin is a prominent rehabilitation medicine researcher whose work centers on neurological recovery and advanced robotic technologies for locomotor rehabilitation. He has dedicated much of his career to investigating robotic-assisted gait training (RAGT) as a transformative approach for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI), systematically evaluating its clinical efficacy across multiple device platforms, including exoskeleton and end-effector systems. Shin's landmark 2014 randomized controlled trial, now with 79 citations, provided foundational evidence comparing RAGT to conventional overground training in patients with incomplete SCI, helping to establish robotic rehabilitation as a credible clinical intervention. Building on this work, he has examined how RAGT influences critical functional outcomes including motor function, proprioception, balance, and gait ability, offering clinicians a nuanced understanding of rehabilitation potential. His 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis, already accumulating 32 citations, synthesizes the broader evidence base with rigor and precision. Across his body of work, totaling over 140 citations, Shin has consistently prioritized patient safety alongside efficacy, as demonstrated in his safety-focused retrospective studies on wearable exoskeletons. His contributions make him an essential voice for clinicians and researchers navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of neurorehabilitation technology.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5