Kersti Samuelsson
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Dr. Kersti Samuelsson is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on restoring mobility and improving quality of life for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Her major contributions center on the clinical application of robotic exoskeletons for gait training. Her seminal 2017 study, cited over 180 times, established the safety and feasibility of using the Ekso Bionics exoskeleton, demonstrating significant improvements in gait function after just eight weeks of training. Building on this, her highly-cited 2018 work explored the broader therapeutic benefits of exoskeleton-assisted walking, revealing positive effects on secondary health conditions such as spasticity, pain, and bowel function. This research, part of a European multicentre study, has been instrumental in shifting the paradigm from exoskeletons as mere assistive devices to powerful tools for active rehabilitation. Dr. Samuelsson’s work provides a critical evidence base for integrating robotic gait training into clinical practice, directly impacting the daily lives and long-term health of people living with paralysis.
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