F. Molteni

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F. Molteni is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, specializing in the development and application of robotic and neuroprosthetic technologies for restoring motor function after stroke and in children with Cerebral Palsy (CP). Their major contributions center on hybrid rehabilitation systems that combine Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) with passive or powered exoskeletons, as demonstrated in the RETRAINER project—a pioneering approach that has garnered 34 citations for its first results. Molteni has also advanced robotic-assisted gait training (RAGT) for pediatric CP, showing that adding RAGT to task-oriented physiotherapy improves gross motor abilities and gait, a study cited 13 times. Their work on upper-limb robotic rehabilitation emphasizes treatment customization, while preliminary studies on wearable exoskeletons for sub-acute stroke patients and kinematic analyses of constraint-induced movement therapy highlight their breadth. With over 70 citations across key publications, Molteni’s research has shaped clinical protocols, integrating surface EMG for fine-tuning and cardiac response monitoring to optimize outcomes. Their achievements include leading European projects and pioneering hybrid systems that bridge robotics and neuroprosthetics, offering transformative rehabilitation solutions.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   The combined action of a passive exoskeleton and an EMG-controlled neuroprosthesis for upper limb stroke rehabilitation: First results of the RETRAINER project

   34 citations · 2017
2. 2
   Efficacy of robotic-assisted gait training compared with intensive task-oriented physiotherapy for children with Cerebral Palsy

   13 citations · 2012
3. 3
   Upper limb robotic rehabilitation: Treatment customization

   9 citations · 2013
4. 4
   Recovery of gait function with a wearable powered exoskeleton in sub-acute stroke patients using SEMG for fine tuning: Preliminary results

   5 citations · 2018
5. 5
   Robotic-assisted locomotion training in children affected by Cerebral Palsy

   4 citations · 2011
6. 6
   Kinematic upper limb analysis in stroke patients undergoing constraint-induced movement therapy: 3-Month follow-up

   3 citations · 2006
7. 7
   Cardiac Response to Robotic Assisted Locomotion in Normal Subjects: A Preliminary Study

   2 citations · 2007
8. 8
   Using surface dynamic electromyography during Upper-extremity robotic training

   2 citations · 2008
9. 9
   Hybrid Robotic System for Arm Training After Stroke: Preliminary Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial

   2 citations · 2018

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