Ulla Vig Nissen

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About

Ulla Vig Nissen is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on restoring mobility and function after spinal cord injury (SCI). Her key research areas include exoskeleton-assisted gait training, robotic rehabilitation, and the clinical translation of assistive technologies. Nissen’s most influential work, a 2017 study on gait training using Ekso Bionics exoskeletons, demonstrated the safety, feasibility, and functional benefits of an eight-week training protocol for individuals with SCI—garnering 180 citations and shaping clinical guidelines for robotic therapy. Her contributions have advanced understanding of how wearable robotics can improve gait parameters, cardiovascular health, and patient independence. Beyond this landmark paper, Nissen has published extensively on outcome measures for SCI rehabilitation and the integration of novel technologies into standard care. Her work is widely recognized for bridging engineering and clinical practice, earning her invitations to international conferences and collaborations with leading rehabilitation centers. For students and researchers, Nissen exemplifies how rigorous clinical trials can translate cutting-edge robotics into tangible improvements in patients’ quality of life.