Hanne Bastiaens
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Hanne Bastiaens is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation engineering, with a primary focus on robot-assisted therapy for individuals with neurological impairments such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and stroke. Her work centers on developing personalized, adaptive training protocols that enhance motor recovery and functional independence. Bastiaens’ most influential contribution is a procedure to individually determine gravity compensation (GC) for the arm, which facilitates robot-assisted training in MS patients with arm paresis. This method, detailed in her 2011 paper (14 citations), demonstrated that tailored GC can significantly improve Range of Motion (ROM), translating principles from stroke rehabilitation to MS care. She further advanced this concept through the I-TRAVLE project, where she championed individualized training approaches that align with each patient’s unique capabilities. By bridging the gap between conventional therapy and robotic systems, Bastiaens has laid critical groundwork for more effective, patient-centered neurorehabilitation. Her research underscores the importance of customization in assistive technology, offering practical solutions that directly impact clinical practice and quality of life for patients with central nervous system deficits.
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