Makiko Seto
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Dr. Makiko Seto is a leading clinical researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on poststroke motor recovery and the integration of robotic therapy into standard care. Her most influential work, the 2016 prospective, randomized multicenter trial "Efficacy of Upper Extremity Robotic Therapy in Subacute Poststroke Hemiplegia," has garnered over 107 citations and established a critical evidence base for adjuvant robotic interventions. This landmark study demonstrated that combining robotic therapy with conventional rehabilitation significantly improves upper limb function in patients with mild to moderate hemiplegia, directly informing clinical protocols in Japan and abroad. Dr. Seto’s contributions have been pivotal in bridging engineering and medicine, providing rigorous data that supports the safe, effective deployment of rehabilitation robots in subacute settings. Her research not only advances therapeutic options for stroke survivors but also sets methodological standards for future trials in neurorehabilitation, making her a key figure in translating technology into tangible patient outcomes.
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- 1Efficacy of Upper Extremity Robotic Therapy in Subacute Poststroke Hemiplegia107 citations · 2016