Kazushi Takahashi
Papers
10
Total Citations
186
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About
Dr. Kazushi Takahashi is a leading researcher in pediatric neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on robot-assisted gait training for children with cerebral palsy (CP) and other childhood-onset motor disabilities. His work centers on the clinical application of the Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL), a wearable cyborg-type robotic device that uses bioelectrical signals to assist voluntary movement. Takahashi’s major contributions include demonstrating the immediate and long-term benefits of HAL-based training for improving gait function in children with CP, as shown in his highly cited 2018 papers (50 and 44 citations). He has also pioneered the use of a smaller, pediatric-sized HAL (2S) to expand access for younger patients, and explored HAL applications for ankle rehabilitation after equinus surgery and for spinal cord injury. His cumulative work—spanning feasibility studies, case reports, and a one-year follow-up—has accumulated over 180 citations, establishing him as a key figure in translating robotic rehabilitation from engineering to clinical practice. Takahashi’s research is notable for its focus on safety, feasibility, and measurable functional outcomes, offering new hope for children with motor disabilities.
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Top Papers
- 1Robot-assisted training using Hybrid Assistive Limb® for cerebral palsy50 citations · 2018
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- 5Effect of the Hybrid Assistive Limb on the Gait Pattern for Cerebral Palsy12 citations · 2020
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