Johanna Stresow

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Johanna Stresow is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a focused expertise on robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) for individuals with cerebral palsy (CP). Her work bridges a critical gap in pediatric and adult rehabilitation, demonstrating how exoskeleton technology can improve walking speed and gait parameters. In her landmark 2022 randomized controlled trial—cited 20 times—she provided rigorous evidence for RAGT’s positive effects in pediatric CP patients, establishing a new standard for inpatient therapy. Stresow further expanded the field with her 2023 observational study, which confirmed the safety and feasibility of using the Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL) exoskeleton in adults with CP, a population often overlooked in gait research. By systematically evaluating task-based walking support across age groups, she has shown that RAGT can deliver moderate but meaningful improvements in mobility. Her work is notable for its translational impact, directly influencing clinical protocols in inpatient settings. With a growing citation record and a commitment to evidence-based innovation, Stresow is shaping the future of robotic rehabilitation for individuals with lifelong motor impairments.

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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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