Enzo Palma
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Enzo Palma is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on motor recovery following stroke. His work centers on the application of robotic-assisted therapy to restore upper limb function, particularly in the critical subacute phase of recovery. Palma’s major contribution lies in providing rigorous clinical evidence for the efficacy of robot-assisted interventions, challenging the dominance of conventional physical therapy. His landmark 2014 randomized controlled trial, cited over 150 times, demonstrated that intensive robotic therapy can yield superior short-term motor gains compared to standard care in subacute stroke patients. This study has been instrumental in shaping rehabilitation protocols and justifying the integration of robotics into early stroke recovery programs. By quantifying the potential of technology-driven therapy, Palma has helped bridge the gap between engineering innovation and clinical practice. His work continues to influence how clinicians approach motor rehabilitation, offering new hope for functional independence in stroke survivors.
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