Kotaro Yamazaki
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About
Kotaro Yamazaki is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation and robotic assessment, with a focus on quantifying upper limb motor and sensory deficits after neurological injury. His major contributions center on validating robotic tools—particularly the KINARM Exoskeleton—to objectively measure reaching movements and proprioception in hemiparetic stroke patients. His most cited work (79 citations) demonstrated the clinical usefulness of robotic reaching metrics, establishing them as reliable, quantitative alternatives to traditional clinical scales. He further advanced the field by rigorously testing the thumb localizing test against robotic measures, confirming its validity for assessing proprioceptive loss. Notably, Yamazaki brings a unique dual perspective to his research: he is both an occupational therapist and a patient who experienced a proximal humeral fracture, offering rare insight into the recovery process. His work bridges the gap between engineering and clinical practice, helping to translate robotic assessments into routine rehabilitation settings. With cumulative citations exceeding 100, Yamazaki’s research continues to shape how clinicians evaluate and treat upper limb dysfunction after stroke and orthopedic injury.
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