Dace Dimante

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, University College London

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Dace Dimante is a researcher at the forefront of neurorehabilitation and assistive technology, with a primary focus on restoring function and sensory feedback for individuals with upper limb impairments. Her work bridges the gap between advanced prosthetics and clinical pain management, addressing the devastating consequences of arm loss and brachial plexus injuries. Dimante’s most cited paper, “Sensory Feedback in Upper Limb Prostheses” (2020, 10 citations), critically examines the limitations of current myoelectric prostheses, which rely on residual muscle contractions for voluntary movement but lack crucial sensory input—a gap her research aims to close. In a notable case study (2022, 5 citations), she explored the innovative combination of virtual reality and robotic-facilitated movements to manage pain and stimulate sensory pathways in a patient with a brachial plexus injury, often caused by high-impact traffic accidents and linked to conditions like Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. This work highlights her commitment to non-invasive, technology-driven solutions that improve quality of life. While her citation counts reflect a growing field, Dimante’s contributions are pivotal for students and researchers seeking to integrate robotics, VR, and sensory science into next-generation rehabilitation strategies.