Papers
10
Total Citations
195
H-Index
7
About
Yuki Mataki is a leading researcher in pediatric neurorehabilitation, specializing in robot-assisted gait training for children with cerebral palsy (CP). Her work centers on the Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL), a wearable exoskeleton that uses bioelectrical signals to assist voluntary joint motion. Mataki’s major contributions include demonstrating the immediate and long-term benefits of HAL training for CP patients, from improving gait patterns to sustaining walking ability after puberty. Her most-cited paper (50 citations) explores robot-assisted training for CP, while a follow-up study (44 citations) shows single-session HAL effects. She has also pioneered HAL use for postoperative care, pediatric applications with smaller devices, and upper limb training combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation. With over 190 total citations across her top 10 papers, Mataki’s work has established HAL as a viable tool for childhood-onset motor disabilities, including a 1-year follow-up study (2023) confirming sustained benefits. Her case reports and clinical trials have advanced rehabilitation robotics, offering new hope for children with severe motor impairments.
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Top Papers
- 1Robot-assisted training using Hybrid Assistive Limb® for cerebral palsy50 citations · 2018
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- 5Effect of the Hybrid Assistive Limb on the Gait Pattern for Cerebral Palsy12 citations · 2020
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