Koen Andre Horstink
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Koen Andre Horstink’s research centers on neurorehabilitation, with a particular focus on optimizing upper limb recovery after stroke. His major contribution lies in rigorously evaluating the effectiveness of task-specific training programs, especially those incorporating assistive robotic and non-robotic devices. In his highly cited 2021 systematic review and meta-analysis, which has garnered 42 citations, Horstink synthesized evidence to compare task-specific training using assistive devices against task-specific usual care. This work provided critical insights into how structured, repetitive, and functionally relevant exercises can enhance motor performance, offering clear guidance for clinicians designing rehabilitation protocols. By clarifying which interventions yield the best outcomes, his research directly informs evidence-based practice in stroke rehabilitation. Horstink’s work is notable for bridging the gap between emerging assistive technologies and practical clinical application, helping to shape future directions for upper limb therapy. His findings are essential reading for students and researchers interested in motor learning, neuroplasticity, and the translation of rehabilitation science into improved patient outcomes.
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