Chiara Imarisio
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Chiara Imarisio is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation engineering, with a primary focus on robotic-assisted therapy for upper limb recovery following neurological injury. Her work addresses a critical gap in the field: understanding how different robotic devices compare in clinical effectiveness. In her landmark 2017 study, she conducted a retrospective analysis comparing three distinct robotic platforms for shoulder-elbow rehabilitation, providing the first systematic evidence that device-specific technical features can significantly influence motor recovery outcomes. This work, cited 21 times, has become a foundational reference for clinicians and engineers designing personalized rehabilitation protocols. Imarisio’s contributions extend beyond comparative effectiveness; she has been instrumental in developing outcome measures that capture both functional gains and patient experience during robotic therapy. Her research has directly informed the integration of robotics into standard neurorehabilitation practice, helping to bridge the gap between engineering innovation and clinical application. By demonstrating that not all robotic devices are equally effective for all patients, Imarisio has paved the way for more targeted, evidence-based rehabilitation strategies that maximize recovery potential.
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