Lee Stoner

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Papers

4

Total Citations

91

H-Index

4

About

Lee Stoner is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation and vascular health, with a focus on robotic-assisted gait training for individuals with chronic stroke and spinal cord injury (SCI). His work bridges the gap between cutting-edge rehabilitation technology and cardiovascular physiology, exploring how overground robotic exoskeletons—such as the AlterG Bionic Leg—can improve both functional mobility and central vascular outcomes. Stoner’s most cited study, a randomized controlled trial published in 2020 (58 citations), demonstrated that home-based robotic-assisted gait training combined with usual physiotherapy significantly enhances clinical functional outcomes in chronic stroke survivors. He further extended this work with a pilot study (21 citations) showing that short-term exoskeleton training can positively impact central hemodynamic measures in individuals with SCI, a population at high risk for cardiovascular decline. His 2023 study (4 citations) specifically examined vascular health improvements from home-based robotic training in stroke patients. Stoner’s research is notable for its community-based, translational approach, bringing high-tech rehabilitation directly into patients’ homes. His protocol paper (2017) outlines a rigorous framework for future trials, underscoring his commitment to evidence-based, accessible neurorehabilitation. With a growing citation record, Stoner is shaping how clinicians and researchers think about the dual benefits of robotic gait training: restoring movement while protecting vascular health.

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Papers
91
Total Citations
23
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Effect of combined home-based, overground robotic-assisted gait training and usual physiotherapy on clinical functional outcomes in people with chronic stroke: A randomized controlled trial
58 citations · 2020
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2020 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 16
🏛 Institutions: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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