Caroline Quartly
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Caroline Quartly’s research sits at the intersection of rehabilitation engineering and neurophysiology, with a focus on understanding and alleviating spasticity through innovative, robot-assisted interventions. Her most cited work, a 2019 pilot study, investigated how robot-controlled continuous passive movement (CPM) of the ankle can reduce spinal cord excitability in individuals with spasticity—a condition that severely impairs walking and daily function. By demonstrating that CPM not only lessens spasticity but also modulates neural pathways, Quartly provided early evidence for a non-pharmacological, scalable approach to motor rehabilitation. Though her citation count is modest, the study’s impact is notable for bridging robotic therapy with fundamental neuroscience, offering a foundation for future clinical protocols. Quartly’s work is particularly valuable for students and researchers exploring how technology can reshape neurorehabilitation, highlighting the potential of mechanotherapy to improve quality of life in neurological populations. Her contributions underscore a growing movement toward personalized, data-driven interventions in physical medicine.
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