Hiroyuki Miyasaka

Fujita Health University, Fujita Health University Hospital, Fujita Health University Nanakuri Memorial Hospital

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Hiroyuki Miyasaka is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, whose work focuses on restoring upper-limb function in stroke survivors through innovative robotic and electrical stimulation therapies. His key research areas include robot-assisted training, neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), and the impact of sensory loss on motor recovery. In his most cited work (2016, 26 citations), Miyasaka demonstrated that untriggered NMES can significantly enhance the effectiveness of shoulder and elbow robotic training for subacute stroke patients, showing greater improvements than robotic training alone. He has also explored the critical role of sensory function in recovery, revealing that sensory disorders can limit the benefits of robot-assisted therapy—a finding that has shaped more personalized rehabilitation approaches. With additional studies on short-term robotic training outcomes, Miyasaka’s work bridges engineering and clinical practice, providing evidence-based strategies to improve motor function in patients with hemiparesis. His contributions are vital for developing smarter, more effective rehabilitation technologies that account for individual patient deficits.