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About
Alessia Bramanti is a prominent Italian neuroscientist and clinical researcher whose work sits at the intersection of neurorehabilitation, robotics, and virtual reality-based therapies for neurological disorders. Her research has fundamentally advanced our understanding of how emerging technologies can restore motor and cognitive function in patients affected by stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and rare conditions such as Friedreich's ataxia. Bramanti's most influential contributions include landmark systematic reviews and meta-analyses examining robot-assisted upper and lower limb rehabilitation in stroke patients, collectively accumulating nearly 900 citations and establishing evidence-based benchmarks for clinical practice worldwide. Her pioneering investigations into virtual reality as a neurorehabilitation tool — including randomized controlled trials utilizing EEG monitoring — have demonstrated measurable neuroplastic benefits, shaping how clinicians integrate immersive technologies into recovery programs. Beyond motor rehabilitation, Bramanti has explored computerized cognitive training and transcranial direct current stimulation, broadening the therapeutic landscape for post-stroke cognitive impairment. Her 2020 work on intensive care unit-acquired weakness further demonstrates her commitment to expanding rehabilitation frontiers into critical care settings. With over 1,200 cumulative citations across her top publications, Bramanti's interdisciplinary approach continues to inspire researchers and clinicians striving to improve outcomes for patients with complex neurological conditions.
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- 10Advances in the rehabilitation of intensive care unit acquired weakness23 citations · 2020