Papers
13
Total Citations
157
H-Index
7
About
Yutaka Kohno is a rehabilitation medicine researcher whose work centers on robotic-assisted gait and limb rehabilitation, with a particular focus on wearable exoskeleton technology across a diverse range of patient populations. His research has systematically investigated the clinical application of devices such as the Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL) and Honda Walking Assist (HWA) in conditions including stroke, spinal cord injury, lower limb amputation, total hip and knee arthroplasty, and obstetric brachial plexus injury. Kohno's most influential contribution, a 2016 pilot study on HAL-assisted gait training in subacute stroke patients, has garnered 41 citations and helped establish a foundation for understanding how bioelectrical signal-driven exoskeletons can meaningfully accelerate walking recovery. His subsequent investigations demonstrated the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of hip-wearable robotic devices across surgical and neurological rehabilitation contexts, collectively accumulating over 140 citations. Notably, his work has extended robotic rehabilitation beyond stroke into underexplored populations, including amputees and individuals with brachial plexus injuries. Through rigorous case reports, controlled trials, and protocol designs, Kohno has made a substantive contribution to advancing evidence-based robotic rehabilitation practice.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10