Yu. P. Gerasimenko

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Yu. P. Gerasimenko is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, whose work focuses on restoring motor and postural function in children with severe cerebral palsy (CP). His primary research areas include locomotor training, functional electrical stimulation (FES), and transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (TSCS). Gerasimenko’s major contributions lie in demonstrating that combining locomotor training with electrical stimulation of leg muscles and the spinal cord can significantly improve balance and upright stance in children with severe CP—a population often considered beyond conventional therapeutic help. His most-cited studies (2016–2018) collectively show that these integrated interventions enhance postural control, with key papers accumulating 9 and 7 citations, respectively. By systematically evaluating the effects of FES and TSCS on postural regulation, Gerasimenko has provided evidence for novel, non-invasive rehabilitation strategies that target both peripheral and central nervous system pathways. His work is notable for its direct clinical impact, offering hope for improved mobility and independence in children with severe motor impairments. Gerasimenko’s research continues to influence the fields of pediatric neurorehabilitation and spinal cord stimulation.

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1. 1
   [Effects of locomotor training and functional electrical stimulation on postural function in children with severe cerebral palsy].

   9 citations · 2018
2. 2
   Effect of locomotor training and functional electrical stimulation on postural function in children with severe cerebral palsy

   7 citations · 2016
3. 3
   The regulation of balance in the children presenting with severe cerebral palsy following the treatment with the use of the locomotor training in combination with the electrical stimulation of leg muscles and spinal cord

   5 citations · 2016

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