Wolfram Antepohl
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Wolfram Antepohl is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a focus on restoring mobility and improving quality of life for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). His work centers on the therapeutic potential of robotic exoskeletons, particularly in gait training. Antepohl’s major contributions include demonstrating the safety and feasibility of exoskeleton-assisted walking, as shown in his highly cited 2017 study (180 citations), which detailed functional gait improvements after eight weeks of training with the Ekso Bionics device. He further expanded this impact with an exploratory 2018 study (87 citations) from a European multicentre trial, revealing secondary health benefits such as reduced spasticity, improved bowel and bladder function, and enhanced daily living activities. These findings have helped shift SCI rehabilitation from passive management to active, technology-driven recovery. Antepohl’s work is notable for its rigorous, real-world clinical evidence, making him a key figure in advancing exoskeleton therapy from experimental to practical application. His research continues to inspire new protocols for restoring independence after neurological injury.
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