Mayumi Matsuda Kuroda
Papers
7
Total Citations
57
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About
Dr. Mayumi Matsuda Kuroda is a pioneering researcher in pediatric neurorehabilitation, specializing in the application of wearable robotic devices for children with cerebral palsy (CP) and spinal cord disorders. Her major contributions center on the clinical validation and adaptation of the Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL), the world’s first cyborg-type wearable robot. She has demonstrated that HAL-based gait training can significantly improve walking patterns and motor function in pediatric patients, even those with severe motor disabilities. Her work includes landmark studies on the feasibility and safety of a smaller HAL (2S size) for children, long-term follow-up showing sustained benefits over one year, and innovative combinations of HAL with botulinum toxin treatment and neuromuscular electrical stimulation for upper limb training. With over 50 citations across her most-cited papers, including a key case report with 24 citations, Dr. Kuroda’s research has directly expanded access to robot-assisted therapy for younger patients. Her achievements include showing that voluntary-assisted training can be effective where traditional constraint-induced therapy is not, making her a leading voice in translating cutting-edge robotics into practical, life-changing interventions for children with motor disabilities.
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- 2Effect of the Hybrid Assistive Limb on the Gait Pattern for Cerebral Palsy12 citations · 2020
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