Fabrizio Ciappina
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About
Fabrizio Ciappina is a clinical researcher at the forefront of neurorehabilitation, specializing in the integration of neuromodulation and robotics to restore motor function after neurological injury. His work primarily targets stroke and spinal cord injury (SCI) populations, with a focus on improving gait and ankle function. Ciappina’s major contributions include demonstrating that combining transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) with robotic rehabilitation can “break the ice” of motor recovery plateaus in chronic stroke patients, as shown in his 2020 retrospective study (20 citations). He has also pioneered pilot work in robotic ankle rehabilitation for incomplete SCI, addressing the critical problem of drop foot to enhance ambulation. His research is notable for its translational focus—moving from conventional therapy to technology-enhanced protocols that yield measurable functional gains. With key papers accumulating over 34 citations, Ciappina’s work is shaping evidence-based practice in neurorehabilitation, offering new hope for patients with long-standing motor deficits. His studies underscore the potential of targeted, task-specific robotic training paired with cortical stimulation to drive neural plasticity and recovery.
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