Emanuele Francesco Russo
Nuovo Ospedale San Giovanni di Dio, Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza
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About
Emanuele Francesco Russo is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation robotics, focusing on restoring mobility and upper limb function in patients with neurological disorders. His work spans spinal cord injury, stroke, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis, with a particular emphasis on wearable exoskeletons and robot-assisted gait training (RAGT). Russo’s major contributions include demonstrating the effectiveness of robotic training for mobility recovery, as seen in his highly cited 2016 study on wearable robots for spinal cord injury (80 citations), and his comparative analysis of end-effector, exoskeleton, and conventional gait training for stroke rehabilitation (39 citations). He has also pioneered the use of fNIRS to identify functional cortical plasticity in children with cerebral palsy undergoing RAGT (37 citations), and explored machine learning to predict upper limb recovery in stroke survivors. With over 285 total citations, his work has significantly advanced the understanding of how robotic technologies can drive neuroplasticity and improve clinical outcomes. Notably, his research integrates psychophysiological assessments, such as infrared imaging, to evaluate patient engagement during therapy. Russo’s innovative, patient-centered approach continues to shape the future of rehabilitation robotics.
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