Edelle C. Field‐Fote
University of Miami, W&H (Austria), Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology
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Total Citations
966
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About
Edelle C. Field-Fote is a leading rehabilitation scientist whose work centers on locomotor recovery and neuroplasticity following spinal cord injury (SCI). Her research has fundamentally shaped how clinicians approach walking rehabilitation for individuals with both incomplete and complete SCI, with a particular focus on body weight-supported locomotor training and its ability to drive meaningful functional improvements even in chronic injury cases. Her landmark 2010 randomized clinical trial, now with nearly 300 citations, remains one of the most influential studies comparing locomotor training approaches, demonstrating that training-related gains in walking speed and distance are achievable long after injury. Complementary work examining gait quality outcomes (140 citations) reinforced that the benefits of locomotor training extend beyond simple speed measures. Field-Fote was also an early investigator of robotic-assisted locomotion, exploring metabolic responses in motor-complete tetraplegia as far back as 2004. More recently, her research has expanded to evaluate robotic exoskeletons across multiple SCI Model Systems centers, incorporating clinician perspectives, user experiences, and budget impact analyses — bridging the gap between emerging technology and real-world clinical implementation. Her body of work, spanning rigorous clinical trials, case studies, and qualitative inquiry, reflects a comprehensive commitment to restoring mobility and improving quality of life for people living with spinal cord injury.
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- 2Locomotor Training Approaches for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury169 citations · 2005
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