Avantika Naidu
Papers
3
Total Citations
22
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2
About
Avantika Naidu’s research lies at the intersection of rehabilitation engineering and human locomotion, with a focus on developing novel, resistance-based approaches to assess and improve walking function. Her major contributions include pioneering a resistance-based walking cardiorespiratory test that offers an alternative to the traditional Bruce Protocol, providing a more functional assessment of fitness in clinical populations. She also demonstrated, through a robotic interface, that fore-aft resistance applied at the center of mass proportionally increases propulsive force generation during walking—a key insight for designing targeted gait training interventions. Her work on a challenge-based approach to body weight–supported treadmill training poststroke outlines a protocol that moves away from static balance support, aiming to enhance neuroplasticity and functional recovery. While her citation counts (11, 9, and 2, respectively) reflect an emerging career, the translational potential of her studies—particularly for stroke rehabilitation—marks her as a rising contributor to the field. Naidu’s research is notable for its rigorous, mechanistic focus on how external resistance can be harnessed to drive meaningful improvements in walking mechanics and cardiovascular health.
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