Frederike van Wijck
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About
Frederike van Wijck is a leading stroke rehabilitation researcher whose work has fundamentally shaped how we understand and treat upper limb impairment after stroke. Her primary research areas include neurorehabilitation, robot-assisted therapy, and the design of evidence-based upper limb interventions. She is best known as the chief investigator of the landmark RATULS (Robot Assisted Training for the Upper Limb after Stroke) trial—the largest multicentre randomised controlled trial of its kind, which compared robot-assisted training using the MIT-Manus robotic gym with an enhanced upper limb therapy programme and usual care. The main RATULS paper has garnered over 477 citations, reflecting its profound impact on clinical practice and policy. Dr. van Wijck’s work has been instrumental in demonstrating that while robot-assisted training is safe and feasible, it does not significantly improve arm function more than dose-matched conventional therapy, challenging assumptions about technology-driven rehabilitation. Her research has also provided critical insights into intervention fidelity, goal selection, and cost-effectiveness, helping to shape future trial design and NHS rehabilitation services. Through her rigorous, pragmatic approach, van Wijck has become a trusted voice in evidence-based stroke care, influencing both clinicians and researchers worldwide.
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