Shoko Kasuga
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About
Shoko Kasuga is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of rehabilitation robotics and neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on restoring upper limb function in individuals with hemiparetic stroke. Her work centers on developing and validating robotic tools for precise, quantitative movement assessment, particularly using the KINARM Exoskeleton to uncover underlying motor control deficits in reaching tasks. Kasuga’s most cited study (79 citations) established the clinical validity of robotic measures for assessing reaching impairments, while her reliability study of the thumb localizing test (23 citations) advanced proprioceptive evaluation in stroke patients. She has also explored innovative neurofeedback training combining EEG-based brain-computer interfaces with shoulder exoskeleton assistance, targeting contralesional motor cortex activity to promote recovery in severe chronic hemiplegia. Her research on up-conditioning corticospinal pathways offers new hope for motor recovery in patients with limited treatment options. Notably, Kasuga brings a unique dual perspective as both a researcher and occupational therapist, having published a rare patient-clinician case study on robotic assessment after proximal humeral fracture. Her work bridges engineering precision with clinical rehabilitation, contributing to more objective, data-driven approaches in stroke recovery.
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