Marianna Avola

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Marianna Avola’s research focuses on neurorehabilitation and the application of cutting-edge technologies to restore motor function after spinal cord injury. Her major contribution is a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis on gait recovery, which critically evaluates the effectiveness of robotic exoskeletons, virtual reality, and other innovative rehabilitation tools. This work, published in 2023 and already garnering 18 citations, synthesizes evidence from multiple clinical trials, demonstrating that robotic-assisted training significantly improves walking ability, balance, and overall quality of life in individuals with spinal cord injury. Avola’s analysis highlights how these technologies are transforming rehabilitation paradigms, moving beyond traditional physiotherapy to offer more intensive, repetitive, and task-specific training. Her findings provide a crucial evidence base for clinicians and researchers seeking to optimize gait recovery protocols. By systematically comparing different technological interventions, she has helped clarify which approaches yield the best functional outcomes, making her work a key reference for the growing field of technology-assisted neurorehabilitation.