Shannon Janzen

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Shannon Janzen’s research centers on advancing stroke rehabilitation, with a particular focus on motor recovery of the upper extremity. Her most cited work, “Developing a framework for utilizing adjunct rehabilitation therapies in motor recovery of upper extremity post stroke” (2022), addresses the critical gap between evidence-based innovations and clinical practice. Janzen proposes a structured framework to integrate adjunct therapies—such as constraint-induced movement therapy and robotic-assisted training—into standardized rehabilitation protocols. By tackling the challenge of translating first-principles research into real-world settings, her work aims to improve patient outcomes and optimize resource allocation in developed healthcare systems. Though early in her citation trajectory, with 5 citations to date, Janzen’s contribution is notable for its practical, systems-level approach to a persistent clinical problem. Her framework offers clinicians a roadmap for incorporating emerging therapies without disrupting established care pathways, making her a promising voice in neurorehabilitation research. For students and researchers, Janzen’s work exemplifies how thoughtful synthesis of existing evidence can drive meaningful change in patient-centered care.