Rieko Yamamoto

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Rieko Yamamoto is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, specializing in the integration of robotic systems and non-invasive brain stimulation to restore motor function after neurological injury. Her work focuses on stroke, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury, with a particular emphasis on gait recovery. Yamamoto’s major contributions include demonstrating that combining robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) with non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) significantly enhances lower limb function, as shown in her 2022 systematic review and meta-analysis (21 citations). She also advanced the understanding of exoskeleton-assisted body weight-supported treadmill training (BWSTT) for chronic stroke patients through a comprehensive scoping review (19 citations). Her 2023 case study on a patient with chronic traumatic brain injury further illustrated how combined ankle robot training and RAGT can improve gait patterns, highlighting her commitment to translating engineering into clinical practice. With a growing citation impact and a focus on evidence-based, technology-driven rehabilitation, Yamamoto is shaping the future of neurorecovery and inspiring new approaches to restoring mobility after central nervous system damage.

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1. 1
   The effects of robot-assisted gait training combined with non-invasive brain stimulation on lower limb function in patients with stroke and spinal cord injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis

   21 citations · 2022
2. 2
   Effect of exoskeleton-assisted Body Weight-Supported Treadmill Training on gait function for patients with chronic stroke: a scoping review

   19 citations · 2022
3. 3
   Combined Ankle Robot Training and Robot-assisted Gait Training Improved the Gait Pattern of a Patient with Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury

   4 citations · 2023

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