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Dr. Jodie Marquez is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, specializing in the use of lower limb robotic exoskeletons to restore mobility and function in people with acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury (SCI), and chronic stroke. Her work bridges cutting-edge technology and clinical practice, systematically evaluating both the physiological and practical impacts of robotic-assisted therapy. Dr. Marquez’s most cited systematic review (2018, 24 citations) established foundational evidence for how powered exoskeletons affect neuromuscular outcomes in brain injury rehabilitation. She has since advanced this field through feasibility studies (2021, 23 citations) demonstrating real-world benefits for SCI patients, including improved gait and bladder function. Notably, her qualitative work (2023, 16 citations) captures therapist perspectives, identifying critical barriers to clinical adoption—a vital contribution often overlooked in technical research. Dr. Marquez also investigates the metabolic cost of exoskeleton use (2020, 15 citations), challenging assumptions about passive therapy by measuring oxygen consumption in both healthy and neurologically impaired users. Her quasi-controlled trial in chronic stroke (2021) further shows that free-standing robotic therapy can improve motor function even in severe impairment. With a growing body of work that combines rigorous quantitative analysis with user-centered insights, Dr. Marquez is shaping how robotic exoskeletons are integrated into real-world rehabilitation settings.
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