Zachariah Lockhart

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Zachariah Lockhart is a physiotherapy researcher whose work focuses on the integration of emerging rehabilitative technologies into clinical practice, with a particular emphasis on wearable robotic exoskeletons. His most cited paper, "Physiotherapy students’ perspectives on the use and implementation of exoskeletons as a rehabilitative technology in clinical settings" (2020, 16 citations), examines the barriers and facilitators to adopting lower body robotic exoskeletons for gait rehabilitation. This study highlights a critical gap between the technological promise of exoskeletons and their limited real-world clinical uptake, offering valuable insights into the perspectives of future practitioners. Lockhart’s research contributes to the growing field of technology adoption in rehabilitation, addressing how physiotherapy education and training can better prepare students to utilize these advanced tools. By exploring the human and systemic factors that influence implementation, his work helps bridge the divide between innovation and practice. Though early in his career, Lockhart’s focus on user-centered implementation positions him as a thoughtful voice in the conversation around the future of rehabilitative technology.