Federica Gaito

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Federica Gaito is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation and robotic-assisted gait training, with a focus on restoring mobility in stroke survivors. Her major contributions center on understanding how robotic interventions can drive recovery and compensation in chronic stroke patients, challenging the conventional debate over their effectiveness. Her most-cited work, "Recovery and compensation after robotic assisted gait training in chronic stroke survivors" (2018, 23 citations), provides critical insights into the neural and functional adaptations that occur during robot-guided therapy, offering evidence that such training can promote meaningful motor improvements even in long-term impairment. Gaito’s research bridges engineering and clinical practice, emphasizing the potential of wearable robotics and exoskeletons to enhance traditional rehabilitation. Her work has been instrumental in shaping protocols for gait re-education, highlighting the importance of task-specific, repetitive training. Through her studies, she has demonstrated that robotic assistance can facilitate both recovery of lost function and compensatory strategies, making her a key voice in advancing evidence-based neurorehabilitation. Her findings continue to influence how clinicians and engineers design interventions for stroke survivors, underscoring her impact on the field.