Kathleen E. Norman
Papers
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Total Citations
795
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About
Dr. Kathleen E. Norman is a leading researcher in sensorimotor rehabilitation, with a focus on understanding and quantifying motor impairments after stroke. Her work bridges computational motor control and clinical assessment, introducing innovative, robot-based methods to evaluate upper-limb function with unprecedented precision. Her most influential contribution is the development of quantitative assessments for limb position sense and visually guided reaching, moving beyond subjective clinical scales to objective, sensitive measures. Her landmark 2009 paper, with 380 citations, established a new standard for assessing proprioceptive deficits, while her 2010 work (284 citations) validated robotic tasks for characterizing sensorimotor impairments in subacute stroke. Dr. Norman has also advanced the field by applying computational frameworks—such as internal models and optimal control theory—to interpret motor dysfunction, as seen in her highly cited 2003 review. Her research has directly informed rehabilitation strategies by revealing how sensory feedback and rapid decision-making are disrupted after stroke, offering clinicians powerful tools to tailor therapy and track recovery. Through her rigorous, interdisciplinary approach, Dr. Norman has significantly shaped our understanding of post-stroke motor control and assessment.
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- 1Quantitative Assessment of Limb Position Sense Following Stroke380 citations · 2009
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