Heather A. Henderson
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Dr. Heather A. Henderson is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on restoring mobility and balance in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Her work centers on developing and testing innovative interventions that leverage gait amplification and locomotor engagement to improve functional outcomes. Dr. Henderson’s major contributions include the design of the AGILE SCI trial, an assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial that investigates whether amplifying gait can enhance walking balance and participation in ambulatory people with incomplete SCI. This study addresses a critical gap, as balance deficits are a primary barrier to community ambulation after SCI. While her most cited paper is recent (2024, with 2 citations), it represents a pivotal step in translating mechanistic insights into clinical practice. Dr. Henderson’s research is notable for its rigorous methodology and patient-centered approach, aiming to move beyond traditional rehabilitation by directly targeting the neural and biomechanical factors limiting real-world walking. Her work holds promise for developing more effective, evidence-based therapies that restore independence and quality of life for individuals living with SCI.
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