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Roger Hilfiker is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, whose work has fundamentally shaped how we understand and treat gait impairments in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). His primary research areas focus on the comparative effectiveness of robotic-assisted gait training versus conventional over-ground walking therapy, and the innovative application of multi-agent systems for telerehabilitation. Hilfiker’s most significant contribution is a landmark 2011 study (102 citations) demonstrating that robotic-assisted step training (Lokomat) is not superior to equally intensive over-ground rehabilitation for improving quality of life and activity in MS patients—a finding that challenged prevailing assumptions and directly influenced clinical practice guidelines. He further solidified this impact with a 2019 systematic review and meta-regression (21 citations), which explored how baseline walking speed and disease-related disabilities affect treatment outcomes. Beyond robotics, Hilfiker is a pioneer in telerehabilitation, authoring influential works on real-time multi-agent systems (41 citations) and their strengths and limitations (29 citations). His research provides critical, evidence-based guidance for clinicians, ensuring that rehabilitation technologies are deployed effectively and equitably for people with neurological conditions.
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- 2Real-time multi-agent systems for telerehabilitation scenarios41 citations · 2019
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