Marco Molinari
Papers
21
Total Citations
1,280
H-Index
12
About
Marco Molinari is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a particular focus on gait recovery following stroke and spinal cord injury (SCI). His work sits at the intersection of neuroscience, robotics, and clinical rehabilitation, exploring how emerging technologies can restore motor function in patients with neurological impairments. Molinari's most influential contribution—a 2011 review on post-stroke gait rehabilitation (580 citations)—established a compelling framework for a top-down approach in which brain-computer interfaces and robotic assistive devices work in concert to drive neurological recovery. His subsequent research has rigorously examined how exoskeletons influence muscle activity patterns, sensorimotor integration, and locomotor coordination, producing key insights into human-robot interaction during walking. Molinari has also contributed to landmark projects such as MINDWALKER, an ambitious exoskeleton system controlled by brain-neural interfaces for individuals with SCI. His investigations into biofeedback modalities and neuromuscular controllers further demonstrate his commitment to optimizing rehabilitation outcomes. With over 1,200 cumulative citations, Molinari's body of work has meaningfully shaped modern thinking on technology-assisted neurorehabilitation and continues to inform clinical practice and device development worldwide.
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Top Papers
- 1Rehabilitation of gait after stroke: a review towards a top-down approach580 citations · 2011
- 2EMG patterns during assisted walking in the exoskeleton146 citations · 2014
- 3The embodiment of assistive devices—from wheelchair to exoskeleton125 citations · 2015
- 4Effects of robotic guidance on the coordination of locomotion80 citations · 2013
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- 9Emerging Perspectives in Stroke Rehabilitation24 citations · 2013
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