Anna Sofia Delussu
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Anna Sofia Delussu is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation and biomechanics, with a specific focus on restoring gait function in subacute stroke patients. Her work centers on understanding the physiological demands of robotic-assisted walking therapy, a critical area for optimizing recovery protocols. Delussu’s major contributions include pioneering investigations into the cardiorespiratory and metabolic responses during electromechanically-assisted gait training. Her most cited paper (46 citations) provides foundational evidence on the energy cost and physiological responses of walking on the Gait Trainer with and without body weight support, directly informing clinical practice for task-oriented rehabilitation. She further advanced the field by validating the Physiological Cost Index (PCI) as a reliable, simple tool for assessing walking energy expenditure across different conditions—over ground and during robotic training (19 citations). This work is notable for bridging a key gap between laboratory metrics and real-world clinical applicability, offering therapists a practical method to quantify rehabilitation intensity. Delussu’s research is essential for students and clinicians seeking evidence-based approaches to stroke rehabilitation, demonstrating how rigorous physiological analysis can enhance the design and prescription of robotic therapy.
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