Laetitia Yperzeele
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Dr. Laetitia Yperzeele is a leading clinical researcher in stroke rehabilitation, with a focused expertise in neurorehabilitation and the application of robotic technologies for motor recovery. Her work centers on the critical timing of therapeutic interventions, particularly exploring how exoskeleton-assisted training can optimize lower limb function in subacute stroke patients. In her landmark pilot randomized trial, "Exoskeleton-assisted training to enhance lower limb motor recovery in subacute stroke: does timing matter?" (2024, 4 citations), Dr. Yperzeele demonstrated that delivering impairment-focused therapies, such as robotic gait training, during the first 5-8 weeks post-stroke—a period of heightened neuroplasticity—can significantly enhance motor recovery and reduce abnormal muscle synergies. This contribution has reshaped clinical protocols by emphasizing the importance of early, targeted intervention. With a growing citation impact, her research bridges engineering and clinical practice, offering evidence-based pathways for integrating robotics into standard stroke care. Dr. Yperzeele’s work is pivotal for students and clinicians seeking to understand how timing and technology converge to improve functional outcomes in neurorehabilitation.
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