Sam De Buyzer
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Sam De Buyzer is a rehabilitation scientist whose research focuses on understanding and improving walking recovery after stroke, with a particular emphasis on the metabolic and energetic demands of assisted mobility. Her most cited work, a 2019 systematic review and meta-analysis, provides a comprehensive synthesis of energy consumption and cost during walking with various assistance modalities in post-stroke individuals. By pooling data on gross and net energy expenditure, De Buyzer’s study offers critical insights into how different assistive devices—such as orthoses or walkers—affect walking efficiency, directly informing clinical decisions for rehabilitation. This work has garnered 24 citations, establishing her as a key voice in stroke rehabilitation research. Her contributions bridge biomechanics and clinical practice, helping therapists optimize interventions to reduce fatigue and improve functional mobility. De Buyzer’s rigorous methodological approach, including systematic database searches and meta-analytic techniques, underscores her commitment to evidence-based practice. For students and researchers in neurorehabilitation, her work highlights the importance of considering energy cost in designing effective walking therapies, making her a valuable resource for advancing post-stroke mobility outcomes.
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