Tomokazu Noma
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Tomokazu Noma is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation engineering, with a primary focus on developing robotic and assistive technologies to restore motor function after stroke. His most cited work introduces a novel rehabilitation robot designed for chronic paretic upper extremity recovery, integrating servo motor-controlled arm-weight support with neuromuscular electrical stimulation and vibratory stimulation. In a before-and-after feasibility trial, Noma demonstrated that this multi-modal approach enables repetitive, active reaching movements, significantly improving motor outcomes in stroke survivors. This pioneering study, with 34 citations, highlights his commitment to translating engineering innovations into practical, evidence-based therapies. Noma’s contributions are pivotal in advancing robot-assisted rehabilitation, offering new hope for patients with long-term upper limb impairments. His work bridges biomechanics, electrical stimulation, and robotics, setting a benchmark for future interventions in stroke recovery and neurorehabilitation.
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