Carmela Casella
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About
Carmela Casella’s research sits at the vital intersection of neurorehabilitation and geriatric care, focusing on how technology and brain stimulation can restore mobility after stroke. Her most cited work, a retrospective case-control study on the Lokomat Free-D gait trainer, demonstrated that intensive robotic gait training is not only feasible but effective for older adults with chronic stroke—a population often overlooked in rehabilitation trials. With 12 citations, this study challenges ageist assumptions in neurorecovery. Casella has also contributed a forward-looking systematic review on non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS), including TMS and theta-burst stimulation, as tools to enhance neuroplasticity and reorganize damaged motor networks. Her synthesis of this growing field, though recent, positions her as a thoughtful voice in translating neuromodulation from bench to bedside. By bridging geriatric rehabilitation with cutting-edge neurostimulation, Casella’s work offers practical, evidence-based pathways for improving functional outcomes in chronic stroke survivors. Her research is especially valuable for clinicians and scientists seeking to combine robotics and brain stimulation in personalized, age-inclusive recovery protocols.
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