Wasuwat Kitisomprayoonkul
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Wasuwat Kitisomprayoonkul is a researcher focused on neurorehabilitation and assistive robotics, with a particular emphasis on restoring upper limb function in stroke survivors. Their work bridges engineering and clinical practice, exploring how robotic technologies can enhance motor recovery after neurological injury. In their most cited study, a 2022 cross-sectional pilot investigation, Kitisomprayoonkul demonstrated the effectiveness of a soft robotic glove in assisting hand function among stroke patients, providing early evidence that such wearable devices can improve task performance in paretic hands. This work, which has garnered 15 citations, addresses a critical gap in post-stroke care by offering a non-invasive, adaptive tool for daily rehabilitation. Additionally, their earlier pilot study on upper extremity training with the CUREs robot in subacute stroke patients contributed foundational insights into robot-assisted therapy timing and protocols. Though early in their career, Kitisomprayoonkul’s research is already shaping the integration of soft robotics into clinical neurorehabilitation, offering promising pathways for enhancing independence and quality of life in individuals with motor impairments.
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