Elisa Battistuzzi
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Elisa Battistuzzi is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, specializing in the integration of robotic technologies and virtual reality to restore motor and cognitive function in patients with neurological disorders. Her work focuses on post-stroke recovery and multiple sclerosis (MS), where she has pioneered novel therapeutic protocols. In a landmark 2020 randomized controlled trial (52 citations), she demonstrated that combining robot-assisted gait training with virtual reality significantly improves both motor abilities and cognitive functions in MS patients—a critical finding, as cognition is often overlooked in rehabilitation. Her 2019 study (30 citations) further established that robot-assisted stair climbing enhances postural control and sensory integration in chronic stroke survivors, addressing a key driver of disability. By bridging engineering and clinical neuroscience, Battistuzzi has shown that immersive, task-specific training can rewire sensory processing and balance. Her work is highly cited for its rigorous methodology and translational impact, offering concrete evidence for adopting hybrid robotic-VR interventions in standard care. She is shaping the future of personalized, technology-driven rehabilitation.
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