Jacqueline R. Patterson
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Jacqueline R. Patterson is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a focus on motor recovery after stroke. Her work centers on understanding the neural mechanisms underlying spasticity and impaired movement control in individuals with hemiparesis. In her most-cited study, "Impact of Voluntary Muscle Activation on Stretch Reflex Excitability in Individuals With Hemiparetic Stroke" (2022), she used a robotic device to precisely manipulate elbow joint angles and measure stretch reflex responses. Her key contribution was demonstrating that volitional muscle activation can modulate stretch reflex excitability following stretch-induced attenuation, offering new insights into how the nervous system adapts after injury. This work has implications for designing targeted rehabilitation protocols that leverage voluntary effort to reduce spasticity and improve functional outcomes. With 2 citations, her research is gaining traction in the field of stroke rehabilitation. Patterson's innovative use of robotic technology to probe reflex pathways positions her as an emerging authority on the intersection of biomechanics and neural control in post-stroke recovery.
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