Vijaya Krishnamoorthy
Papers
5
Total Citations
229
H-Index
5
About
Vijaya Krishnamoorthy is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics and neuromuscular control, whose work bridges the gap between engineering and clinical neuroscience. Her primary research focuses on developing robotic exoskeletons for gait assistance, motor function testing, and rehabilitation training for individuals with neurological impairments such as stroke and spinal cord injury. A key contribution is her pioneering work on individual muscle control using exoskeleton robots, which enables precise muscle function testing and force grading—a critical tool for assessing and treating motor deficits. Her 2010 paper on this topic has garnered 113 citations, underscoring its influence. Krishnamoorthy also advanced robot-assisted gait modification in healthy individuals (67 citations) and designed novel lower extremity exoskeletons for motor-impaired populations, as detailed in her 2007 work (22 citations). Her computational methods for neuromuscular function test planning further demonstrate her innovative approach to personalized rehabilitation. Through her research, Krishnamoorthy has significantly advanced the use of robotics to restore and enhance human movement, making her a key figure in the field of assistive and rehabilitative technology.
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Top Papers
- 1Individual Muscle Control Using an Exoskeleton Robot for Muscle Function Testing113 citations · 2010
- 2Robot-assisted modifications of gait in healthy individuals67 citations · 2010
- 3Exoskeletons for Gait Assistance and Training of the Motor-Impaired22 citations · 2007
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