Delphine Dispa

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Delphine Dispa is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on motor recovery following stroke and cerebral palsy. Her work centers on developing and evaluating innovative therapeutic techniques to restore upper extremity function, a critical factor for independence and quality of life. Dispa’s most impactful contribution is her landmark 2016 systematic review, which synthesized evidence on multiple techniques to stimulate upper extremity recovery after stroke. This highly influential paper, with over 900 citations, has become a foundational resource for clinicians and scientists, guiding rehabilitation protocols worldwide. She has also advanced the field of pediatric neurorehabilitation through a pioneering 2014 randomized controlled trial on upper limb robot-assisted therapy in children with cerebral palsy. This study, cited over 110 times, provided crucial evidence on the efficacy of robotic interventions in a young population. By bridging rigorous systematic analysis with innovative clinical trials, Dispa has significantly shaped modern approaches to motor rehabilitation, offering new hope for functional recovery in patients with neurological impairments.