Francesca Formica
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Francesca Formica is a leading researcher in pediatric neurorehabilitation, with a focus on integrating advanced technologies to restore motor function in children with neurological disorders. Her work bridges robotic-aided gait training and quantitative gait analysis, offering objective, data-driven approaches to treatment and assessment. In her highly cited 2015 study, she demonstrated the feasibility of combining robotic-aided gait training with 3D gait analysis in children with Acquired Hemiplegia, providing a fully objective rehabilitative process that enhances precision in evaluating gait improvements. More recently, Formica has expanded into neuromodulation, co-authoring a 2024 multicenter study on unilateral deep brain stimulation of the Vim nucleus for post-traumatic tremor in children—a pioneering effort that addresses a challenging condition with limited pediatric evidence. Her contributions are shaping the future of personalized, technology-enabled rehabilitation, with her work cited by peers developing similar integrated protocols. Formica’s research not only advances clinical practice but also inspires a new generation of engineers and clinicians to pursue cross-disciplinary solutions in pediatric neurorehabilitation.
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