Maureen K. Holden

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Maureen K. Holden is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics, specializing in the development of innovative technologies for ankle and balance recovery following orthopedic and neurological injuries. Her work focuses on creating cost-effective robotic systems that integrate virtual reality to enhance motor learning and neuroplasticity. Holden’s major contributions include the design and validation of the Virtually-Interfaced Robotic Ankle and Balance Trainer (vi-RABT), a 2-DOF platform-based device that addresses the high prevalence of ankle sprains—affecting 628,000 Americans annually—and stroke-related impairments, which impact 795,000 individuals each year. Her studies on position versus force control and task-dependent anisotropic impedance control have advanced understanding of ankle motor control and rehabilitation efficacy. With her most-cited papers accumulating over 49 citations, Holden’s work is pivotal in bridging the gap between neuroscience and engineering, aiming to reduce disability and improve mobility for millions. Her achievements underscore a commitment to accessible, evidence-based rehabilitation solutions that could transform post-stroke and injury recovery.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Position versus force control: Using the 2-DOF robotic ankle trainer to assess ankle's motor control

   16 citations · 2014
2. 2
   Implementation of a task-dependent anisotropic impedance controller into a 2-DOF platform-based ankle rehabilitation robot

   13 citations · 2015
3. 3
   Development of 2-DOF ankle rehabilitation system

   10 citations · 2014
4. 4
   vi-RABT: Virtually Interfaced Robotic Ankle and Balance Trainer

   10 citations · 2014

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