Jessica McCabe
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Dr. Jessica McCabe is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, specializing in the development and evaluation of advanced technologies for restoring motor function after stroke. Her work bridges robotics, functional electrical stimulation (FES), and motor learning principles to address persistent upper and lower extremity dysfunction. Her most impactful contribution is a landmark randomized controlled trial comparing robotics, FES, and motor learning methods for treating chronic upper extremity dysfunction after stroke (2014, 224 citations), which provided critical evidence for tailoring rehabilitation strategies. Dr. McCabe also pioneered the feasibility of combining gait robots with multichannel FES using intramuscular electrodes (2008), demonstrating significant improvements in gait kinematics for chronic stroke survivors. This work directly addressed persistent gait deficits by integrating robotic support with precisely targeted muscle activation. Her research is distinguished by its rigorous clinical translation, moving from proof-of-concept studies to high-impact comparative trials. Dr. McCabe’s contributions have shaped how clinicians and engineers approach post-stroke rehabilitation, emphasizing the synergy between technology and neuroplasticity to maximize functional recovery.
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