Kenichi Yoshikawa
Papers
31
Total Citations
482
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About
Kenichi Yoshikawa is a pioneering rehabilitation researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotic technology and clinical physical therapy. His research focuses primarily on robot-assisted gait training, exoskeleton rehabilitation, and the application of wearable robotic devices across diverse patient populations, including those with stroke, cerebral palsy, and post-surgical orthopedic conditions. Yoshikawa has been instrumental in establishing the clinical viability of the Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL, CYBERDYNE) — a bioelectrical signal-driven exoskeleton — demonstrating its effectiveness in improving walking function in subacute stroke patients, children with cerebral palsy, and individuals recovering from total knee arthroplasty. His most-cited work (56 citations) examined HAL's impact following knee replacement surgery, while multiple studies on cerebral palsy collectively demonstrate his commitment to expanding robotic rehabilitation to pediatric populations. He has also pioneered investigations into the Honda Walking Assist device for hip and knee arthroplasty recovery. With over 347 cumulative citations across his top ten papers alone, Yoshikawa's contributions have meaningfully shaped the evidence base for exoskeleton-assisted rehabilitation. His pilot studies and case reports have laid essential groundwork that continues to inform clinical protocols and inspire broader trials in restorative robotic medicine worldwide.
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- 2Robot-assisted training using Hybrid Assistive Limb® for cerebral palsy50 citations · 2018
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