Eleonora Dimitrova
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About
Dr. Eleonora Dimitrova is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, specializing in the application of electromechanical and robotic devices to restore motor function in individuals with neurological disabilities. Her work primarily focuses on stroke and multiple sclerosis (MS), where she investigates how robot-assisted training can improve upper and lower limb recovery, spasticity, balance, and postural control. A major contribution is her pioneering research on the synergistic use of robot-assisted upper limb training with Botulinum toxin injections in chronic stroke patients, demonstrating significant improvements in function and muscle activity (47 citations). She has also advanced the field by exploring high-intensity robot-assisted hand training for MS patients, showing gains in hand function and activities of daily living. Her impactful 2021 scoping review (49 citations) established a critical framework for classifying studies on electromechanical and robotic devices, highlighting key challenges and future directions. Through rigorous randomized controlled trials, including work on early lower limb training in sub-acute stroke and robot-assisted stair climbing for postural control, Dr. Dimitrova has consistently proven the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of these technologies, cementing her role as a key innovator in translating robotic rehabilitation from research to clinical practice.
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