Fernanda Romaguera

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Harvard University, Boston University

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Fernanda Romaguera is a researcher specializing in pediatric rehabilitation, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted gait training for children with cerebral palsy (CP). Her work sits at the intersection of rehabilitation engineering and pediatric neurology, exploring how emerging technologies can improve motor function in young patients with complex neurological conditions. Romaguera's most significant contributions center on the clinical application of robotic driven gait orthoses (DGOs) in children with spastic diplegia and other forms of CP. Her early case series research, published between 2009 and 2010, helped establish foundational evidence for the feasibility and clinical value of robotic gait interventions in pediatric populations — a relatively underexplored area at the time. Notably, her work on augmented feedback as a component of robotic training represents a meaningful advancement, investigating how real-time sensory and performance feedback can optimize therapeutic outcomes during locomotor rehabilitation. With a cumulative citation count of approximately 41 across her key publications, Romaguera's research has meaningfully influenced how clinicians and researchers approach movement rehabilitation in children with CP. Her contributions have helped pave the way for broader adoption of technology-assisted therapies in pediatric settings, making her a noteworthy figure in this specialized field.