Nikkie Dassen
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Dr. Nikkie Dassen is a leading researcher in stroke rehabilitation and biomechanics, with a primary focus on understanding and improving walking efficiency in post-stroke populations. Her most cited work, a 2019 systematic review and meta-analysis on energy consumption and cost during walking with different assistance modalities after stroke, has garnered 24 citations and serves as a foundational resource in the field. This study synthesized data from multiple databases to provide pooled estimates of gross and net energy expenditure during level-surface walking, offering critical insights into how various assistive devices—such as orthoses or robotic exoskeletons—affect metabolic demand and walking economy. By quantifying the energy cost in units like ml/kg/min and J/kg/m, Dassen’s work directly informs clinical decision-making for optimizing rehabilitation protocols. Her contributions are particularly valuable for students and clinicians seeking evidence-based guidelines to enhance mobility and reduce fatigue in stroke survivors. Through rigorous meta-analytic methods, Dassen has established herself as a key voice in bridging biomechanical analysis with practical rehabilitative strategies, making her research indispensable for advancing post-stroke gait recovery.
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