Saartje Duerinck
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Saartje Duerinck is a leading researcher in the field of robot-assisted gait rehabilitation, with a primary focus on restoring mobility for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Her work bridges the critical gap between clinical efficacy and engineering design, exploring how powered exoskeletons can safely and effectively guide human movement. Duerinck’s landmark 2010 systematic review, cited over 200 times, established the foundational evidence base for robot-assisted gait training in SCI, rigorously assessing its impact on walking ability. She further advanced the field by developing and testing a powered compliant knee exoskeleton, demonstrating how lightweight, intrinsically compliant actuators can improve physical human-robot interaction. Her 2014 study on kinematics and muscle activity during exoskeleton use provided crucial insights into how humans physically adapt to automated rehabilitation devices. By systematically evaluating the added value of actuated ankle-foot orthoses, Duerinck has helped define the specific biomechanical contributions needed to restore normal gait. Her work is essential reading for anyone designing or implementing robotic rehabilitation systems, as it directly informs how to maximize therapeutic effectiveness through safe, compliant, and human-centered robotic guidance.
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