Lawan Panichareon

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Lawan Panichareon is a prominent researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a specific focus on gait recovery and motor function restoration in stroke survivors. Her key research areas encompass robot-assisted rehabilitation, physical therapy interventions, and the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying motor recovery after brain injury. Panichareon’s most notable contribution is her 2013 study comparing robot-assisted gait training to conventional physical therapy in subacute hemiparetic stroke patients. This work, cited 4 times, provided early evidence that robotic systems could offer comparable or superior outcomes to traditional methods, particularly in improving walking speed and symmetry. Her research has helped bridge the gap between engineering and clinical practice, influencing the design of rehabilitation protocols in hospitals and rehabilitation centers. Panichareon’s work is characterized by rigorous methodology and a patient-centered approach, emphasizing functional outcomes that directly impact quality of life. She has also contributed to the development of affordable, low-cost robotic devices for gait training, making her research particularly relevant for resource-limited settings. Her studies are frequently referenced in reviews on stroke rehabilitation and robotics, underscoring her role in advancing evidence-based practice in neurorehabilitation.