G Imperio

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About

Dr. G Imperio is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation and assistive robotics, with a primary focus on restoring motor function in patients with neurological and musculoskeletal disorders. Her most impactful work addresses the critical challenge of hand paralysis following stroke, as demonstrated by her landmark 2017 randomized clinical trial, which has garnered 105 citations. This study provided robust evidence that short-term robot-assisted rehabilitation, when combined with standard physiotherapy and occupational therapy, significantly improves hand function in stroke survivors, establishing a new benchmark for integrating technology into clinical practice. Dr. Imperio’s research extends to pain management and osteoarthritis, where she has pioneered protocols comparing neural manual therapy with robotic-assisted mobilization to reduce pain hypersensitivity and improve movement quality in hand osteoarthritis. Her work bridges engineering and clinical science, offering scalable, evidence-based solutions for conditions that severely impact quality of life. By rigorously evaluating the efficacy of robotic interventions through randomized controlled trials, Dr. Imperio has not only advanced the field of rehabilitation robotics but also provided clinicians with actionable data to optimize patient outcomes. Her contributions are shaping the future of personalized, technology-driven neurorehabilitation.