Ilaria Zivi
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Ilaria Zivi is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a focus on severe acquired brain injury (ABI) and progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). Her major contributions center on developing and validating early mobilization protocols for critically ill patients, demonstrating that very early stepping verticalization in the ICU can significantly improve functional and neurological outcomes in severe ABI. Her landmark 2016 randomized pilot study, cited 96 times, established the safety and effectiveness of this approach, challenging traditional immobilization practices. In PSP, a condition with no curative treatments, Zivi showed that multidisciplinary rehabilitation—including robot-assisted walking training—can yield meaningful benefits, as evidenced by her 2017 study (57 citations). Her work bridges intensive care and rehabilitation medicine, translating rigorous clinical trials into practical protocols that enhance recovery trajectories. By proving that even the most severely injured patients can benefit from early, structured verticalization, Zivi has reshaped standards of care in neuro-ICU settings. Her research continues to influence rehabilitation strategies for both acute brain injury and progressive neurodegenerative conditions, offering hope and evidence-based pathways for improved patient outcomes.
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