Mio Onishi
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Mio Onishi is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics and orthopedic biomechanics, with a focus on enhancing postoperative recovery through innovative assistive technologies. Her work centers on the application of hybrid assistive limb (HAL) devices to improve functional outcomes in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Onishi’s most-cited study, “Knee-Extension Training with a Single-Joint Hybrid Assistive Limb during the Early Postoperative Period after Total Knee Arthroplasty in a Patient with Osteoarthritis” (2016, 30 citations), demonstrates how targeted robotic training can counteract the temporary decline in knee range of motion caused by postoperative pain and quadriceps dysfunction. This contribution is pivotal, as it addresses a critical barrier to recovery—quadriceps weakness following surgical invasion—by leveraging real-time biofeedback to support muscle activation. Onishi’s research bridges the gap between engineering and clinical practice, offering evidence-based protocols that reduce recovery time and improve patient mobility. Her work has been recognized for its potential to transform standard rehabilitation paradigms, making her a key figure in the advancement of robotic-assisted orthopedic care.
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