Johanna Jonsdottir
Don Carlo Gnocchi Foundation, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico
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About
Johanna Jonsdottir is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, specializing in the recovery of motor function after stroke. Her work focuses on how robotic therapy, functional electrical stimulation (FES), and task-oriented training can restore upper limb and balance control. She has made major contributions by moving beyond traditional clinical scales to uncover the underlying motor strategies—such as muscle synergies and co-contraction patterns—that drive real-world recovery. Her most cited paper (58 citations) is a pilot randomized controlled trial demonstrating that robot therapy improves upper body kinematics and arm function post-stroke. She also led a systematic review and meta-analysis (44 citations) on robot-assisted gait training for balance, clarifying its role in rehabilitation. Jonsdottir’s research is notable for its rigorous use of surface electromyography and synergy analysis to characterize responders versus non-responders to treatment, as seen in her 2025 study. With over 200 total citations across her key works, she is shaping evidence-based protocols that translate robotic and biofeedback technologies into practical, patient-centered stroke rehabilitation.
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