E. Perepezko

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E. Perepezko is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on restoring motor function after stroke through innovative therapeutic technologies. Their major contributions lie in comparing the efficacy of upper-limb robotics combined with motor learning (ROB-ML) versus functional neuromuscular stimulation paired with motor learning (FNS-ML) for chronic stroke survivors. In a landmark 2005 study cited 182 times, Perepezko demonstrated that both approaches can yield significant improvements in motor recovery, even in patients more than a year post-stroke. This work has been instrumental in shaping evidence-based protocols for intensive, long-duration rehabilitation—treatments lasting up to five hours daily for 12 weeks. By rigorously evaluating these interventions, Perepezko has helped bridge the gap between engineering and clinical practice, offering concrete data on how robotic and electrical stimulation therapies can enhance neuroplasticity and functional independence. Their research continues to influence the design of personalized rehabilitation regimens, making them a key figure in advancing recovery outcomes for individuals with chronic motor impairments.