Rachel Marbaker
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About
Rachel Marbaker’s research lies at the intersection of biomechanics and neurorehabilitation, with a focus on restoring walking function after neurological injury such as stroke. Her work centers on understanding how propulsive force—a key determinant of walking speed—is generated and can be retrained through targeted locomotor adaptation. In her most cited paper, “Training propulsion: Locomotor adaptation to accelerations of the trailing limb” (2019, 9 citations), Marbaker investigates how manipulating the acceleration of the trailing limb can enhance propulsive force in both healthy individuals and stroke survivors with hemiparesis. This work is foundational for developing novel rehabilitation strategies that go beyond traditional gait training by leveraging principles of motor learning and adaptation. Her findings highlight the critical roles of ankle moment and trailing limb dynamics in propulsion, offering a mechanistic framework for designing more effective interventions. Although early in her career, Marbaker’s contributions are already shaping how clinicians and researchers approach gait rehabilitation, providing a pathway to improve mobility and quality of life for millions affected by stroke.
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