Francesca Origano
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Total Citations
330
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About
Dr. Francesca Origano is a leading clinical researcher in neurorehabilitation, whose work has fundamentally advanced the understanding of how robotic technologies can address motor impairments in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Her research focuses on the intersection of gait analysis, postural instability, and assistive robotics, with a specific emphasis on robot-assisted gait training (RAGT). Dr. Origano’s major contributions stem from a series of rigorous randomized controlled trials that have collectively garnered over 330 citations. Her seminal 2012 paper (116 citations) established the efficacy of RAGT for improving gait in PD patients, while her subsequent work critically evaluated its comparative effectiveness. Notably, her 2014 study (54 citations) provided the landmark finding that RAGT is not superior to targeted balance training for reducing postural instability, a key insight that has reshaped clinical rehabilitation protocols. By demonstrating the nuanced benefits and limitations of robotic intervention, Dr. Origano has provided clinicians with evidence-based guidelines for tailoring therapy, ensuring that patients receive the most effective intervention for their specific deficits. Her work remains essential reading for anyone studying the role of technology in movement disorder rehabilitation.
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- 1Robot-Assisted Gait Training in Patients With Parkinson Disease116 citations · 2012
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