Tabea Aurich-Schuler
ETH Zurich, Swiss National Museum, University Children's Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich
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Total Citations
506
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About
Tabea Aurich-Schuler is a leading researcher in pediatric neurorehabilitation, with a particular focus on robot-assisted gait training and the integration of virtual reality to enhance therapeutic outcomes for children with neurological and neuro-orthopedic disorders. Her pioneering work has centered on optimizing the clinical application of the Lokomat, a robotic exoskeleton widely used in gait rehabilitation, exploring how its parameters — including guidance force, path control, and the innovative FreeD module — can be tailored to elicit more physiological movement patterns in young patients. Among her most influential contributions is her early demonstration that virtual reality soccer games significantly improve walking performance during robotic therapy, a finding that has accumulated over 150 citations and reshaped thinking around motivation in pediatric rehabilitation. Her practical clinical frameworks, including WHO-ICF–based recommendations for Lokomat use in children with cerebral palsy, have provided therapists with actionable guidance in a field where evidence has often lagged behind technology. She has also made important contributions to understanding electromyography patterns during robotic and treadmill training, and to establishing the safety profile of robotic therapy across pediatric populations. With a body of work exceeding 500 cumulative citations, Aurich-Schuler's research continues to bridge engineering innovation and evidence-based clinical practice in pediatric rehabilitation.
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