Allison S. Hyngstrom
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About
Allison S. Hyngstrom is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, focusing on motor control impairments in individuals with neurological conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury (SCI), multiple sclerosis (MS), and degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM). Her work bridges biomechanics and clinical rehabilitation, with major contributions in understanding how abnormal volitional torque control—particularly at the hip—impairs gait post-stroke. Her 2010 study on hip torque phasing in chronic stroke survivors (20 citations) revealed critical deficits in coordinating flexion and extension during walking, informing targeted rehabilitation strategies. Hyngstrom also investigates spastic reflexes and multi-joint coordination, as seen in her work on SCI (12 citations) and MS (8 citations), where she examines how bilateral hip oscillations affect leg reflexes and ankle control. Notably, her 2022 narrative review (26 citations) on peri-operative rehabilitation for DCM highlights an urgent, underexplored opportunity to improve outcomes through pre- and post-surgical therapy, aligning with global research priorities. With over 66 citations across her top papers, Hyngstrom’s research directly informs clinical practice, offering evidence-based pathways to restore mobility and quality of life for patients with complex neurological impairments.
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