Karin H. L. Gerrits

Reade, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Papers

4

Total Citations

194

H-Index

4

About

Karin H. L. Gerrits is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, specializing in robotic-assisted gait training for stroke and spinal cord injury patients. Her work focuses on restoring walking ability, understanding muscle activity patterns, and optimizing exercise intensity during rehabilitation. Gerrits’ most impactful study, a randomized controlled trial with 80 citations, demonstrated that combining Lokomat robotic therapy with conventional treatment significantly improves walking recovery in subacute stroke patients. She further advanced the field by evaluating muscle activity during robot-assisted versus overground walking (48 citations), revealing critical biomechanical differences that inform therapy design. Her research also highlighted the cardiovascular benefits of robotic training, showing that Lokomat walking can meet aerobic exercise guidelines for nonambulatory stroke patients (36 citations) and improve cardiorespiratory fitness in incomplete spinal cord injury (30 citations). By bridging robotics, physiology, and clinical outcomes, Gerrits has established evidence-based protocols that enhance rehabilitation efficacy. Her work is essential for clinicians and researchers seeking to integrate technology into patient-centered recovery, offering hope for improved mobility and health in neurologically impaired populations.

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H-Index
4
Papers
194
Total Citations
49
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Recovery of walking ability using a robotic device in subacute stroke patients: a randomized controlled study
80 citations · 2014
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2012 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 11
🏛 Institutions: Reade, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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