C. Elaine Little
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Dr. C. Elaine Little is a leading researcher in pediatric concussion, specializing in the application of robotic technology to assess sensorimotor and cognitive function in youth athletes. Her work centers on improving diagnostic and prognostic tools for concussion, particularly in children and adolescents, a population where accurate assessment is critical. Dr. Little’s major contributions include pioneering the use of the KINARM robotic exoskeleton to evaluate sensory, motor, and cognitive deficits following head injury. Her landmark 2015 study, cited 45 times, established the test-retest reliability of this robotic assessment in pediatric ice hockey players, providing a foundational tool for objective, repeatable concussion evaluation. Building on this, her 2016 work (14 citations) investigated whether baseline differences exist between young players with and without a history of concussion, advancing our understanding of long-term subclinical impairments. By merging engineering and clinical neuroscience, Dr. Little has created a novel, quantitative framework for concussion management, directly addressing the need for better diagnostics in youth sports. Her research continues to shape how clinicians and researchers approach brain injury recovery in developing populations.
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