Johanna Robertson

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Dr. Johanna Robertson is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation engineering, with a primary focus on developing and evaluating robotic and virtual reality technologies for upper and lower limb recovery after stroke. Her work bridges the gap between engineering design and clinical application, aiming to improve the quality of movement in patients with hemiparesis. A key contribution is her exploration of how robotic exoskeletons can be programmed to constrain abnormal upper limb synergies, thereby promoting more natural motor relearning—a concept detailed in her highly cited 2012 paper (61 citations). She has also investigated the use of the Lokomat® gait trainer with kinematic constraints to enhance knee flexion in chronic stroke patients (38 citations). Her 2010 review on new technologies for upper extremity rehabilitation (83 citations) remains a seminal reference in the field. Additionally, Dr. Robertson has contributed to device design, including a novel reversible orthosis for both passive and active rehabilitation modes. Her work is consistently cited for its practical insights into robot-mediated therapy, making her a pivotal figure in translating engineering innovations into effective clinical tools.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Whatʼs new in new technologies for upper extremity rehabilitation?

   83 citations · 2010
2. 2
   Constraining Upper Limb Synergies of Hemiparetic Patients Using a Robotic Exoskeleton in the Perspective of Neuro-Rehabilitation

   61 citations · 2012
3. 3
   Effects of gait training using a robotic constraint (Lokomat®) on gait kinematics and kinetics in chronic stroke patients

   38 citations · 2014
4. 4
   Design and acceptability assessment of a new reversible orthosis

   26 citations · 2008
5. 5
   De l’utilisation des robots pour la rééducation: intérêt et perspectives

   6 citations · 2007

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