Fuminari Kaneko

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Fuminari Kaneko is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, specializing in the integration of robotic systems and non-invasive brain stimulation to restore motor function after neurological injury. His work centers on advancing gait recovery for patients with stroke, spinal cord injury (SCI), and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Kaneko’s major contributions include demonstrating that combining robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) with non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) significantly enhances lower limb function, as shown in his highly cited 2022 systematic review and meta-analysis (21 citations). He also conducted a pivotal scoping review on exoskeleton-assisted body weight-supported treadmill training (BWSTT) for chronic stroke patients (19 citations), highlighting its potential for task-specific, repetitive gait therapy. In a notable 2023 case study, Kaneko showed that combined ankle robot training and RAGT improved gait patterns in a patient with chronic TBI, underscoring the promise of multi-robot approaches. His work bridges engineering and clinical practice, offering evidence-based protocols that push the boundaries of rehabilitation technology. With growing citation impact, Kaneko is shaping how clinicians use robotics and neuromodulation to restore walking independence in chronic neurological populations.

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1. 1
   The effects of robot-assisted gait training combined with non-invasive brain stimulation on lower limb function in patients with stroke and spinal cord injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis

   21 citations · 2022
2. 2
   Effect of exoskeleton-assisted Body Weight-Supported Treadmill Training on gait function for patients with chronic stroke: a scoping review

   19 citations · 2022
3. 3
   Combined Ankle Robot Training and Robot-assisted Gait Training Improved the Gait Pattern of a Patient with Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury

   4 citations · 2023

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