Maria Pia Onesta
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About
Dr. Maria Pia Onesta is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on restoring motor function in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) and managing neurological conditions like spasticity. Her work bridges the gap between traditional rehabilitation and cutting-edge technology. In her highly cited 2023 systematic review, Dr. Onesta demonstrated how robotic exoskeletons and other innovative technologies significantly improve gait recovery and quality of life in SCI patients, synthesizing evidence from multiple studies to guide clinical practice. She has also pioneered combined therapeutic approaches, such as pairing botulinum toxin injections with rehabilitation to enhance spasticity management, and exploring the synergy between robot-assisted rehabilitation and non-invasive brain stimulation (like rTMS) to boost motor recovery. Her 2022 pilot study on this novel neuromodulation approach, though early-stage, points toward a future of personalized, technology-driven neurorehabilitation. With over 28 citations across her key works, Dr. Onesta’s research is shaping how clinicians integrate robotics and neuromodulation into standard care, offering new hope for functional independence in patients with severe neurological injuries.
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