E. Paul Zehr
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About
E. Paul Zehr is a leading researcher in the fields of human neurophysiology, motor control, and rehabilitation robotics. His work focuses on understanding how the nervous system coordinates movement across the limbs, with a particular emphasis on spinal cord excitability and interlimb connectivity. Zehr's major contributions include demonstrating that robotic-assisted passive stepping can modulate monosynaptic reflexes in forearm muscles, revealing the neural pathways that link leg and arm movements. This foundational work has direct implications for developing rehabilitation strategies for individuals with spasticity following stroke or spinal cord injury. In a notable pilot study, he showed that robot-controlled continuous passive movement of the ankle reduces spinal cord excitability in participants with spasticity, improving walking ability and quality of life. His research, cited over 40 times across his most influential papers, has pushed the boundaries of neuromodulation and interlimb connectivity. Zehr’s work bridges basic neuroscience and clinical application, offering new hope for restoring motor function after neural injury.
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- 4Pushing the Limits of Interlimb Connectivity: Neuromodulation and Beyond3 citations · 2025