Papers
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Total Citations
370
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About
Andrew J. Butler is a leading figure in stroke rehabilitation, with research focused on restoring upper limb function and expanding access to care through innovative technologies. His major contributions center on robotic-assisted therapy and telerehabilitation, particularly for underserved populations like rural veterans. Butler’s landmark 2010 randomized clinical trial (174 citations) demonstrated that robotic-assisted hand therapy significantly improves quality of life in subacute stroke patients, a finding that reshaped rehabilitation protocols. He pioneered the use of tongue-controlled exoskeletons for patients with severe paralysis, enabling self-initiated therapy when voluntary limb movement is absent—a concept validated in multiple feasibility studies. His work on the Robotic Stroke Therapy Delivery and Monitoring System (75 citations) showed that home-based robotic rehabilitation is both cost-effective and acceptable to patients, addressing critical access gaps. Butler also explored pharmacological adjuncts like D-cycloserine to enhance neuroplasticity. His research consistently bridges engineering and clinical practice, with over 400 total citations, making him a key voice in the movement toward personalized, technology-driven stroke recovery.
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- 5Visual perceptions of head-fixed and trunk-fixed anterior/posterior axes15 citations · 1996
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- 9Enhancements of a tongue-operated robotic rehabilitation system7 citations · 2015
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