Marieke van den Broek
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About
Marieke van den Broek is a leading researcher in assistive rehabilitation technology, specializing in soft robotics for hand function recovery. Her work focuses on developing wearable soft-robotic gloves that support grip strength during activities of daily living, offering a novel therapeutic approach for people with impaired hand strength due to injury or disease. Van den Broek’s major contribution is demonstrating that home use of these assist-as-needed gloves not only aids daily tasks but also acts as functional training, potentially improving unsupported hand function over time. Her multicenter clinical trial (iHand) and ongoing studies have shown promising interim results, with her most-cited paper (2024) garnering 15 citations for its evidence on therapy effects after six weeks of glove use. Through rigorous clinical protocols and preliminary findings, van den Broek is bridging the gap between assistive technology and rehabilitation therapy, offering a scalable, home-based solution that empowers patients to regain independence. Her work is pivotal in advancing soft-robotic wearables from concept to clinical practice, with significant implications for stroke, arthritis, and hand injury recovery.
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