Laura Vacchi
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Laura Vacchi is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on post-stroke motor recovery and the application of robotic technologies to enhance upper limb function. Her work bridges the critical gap between engineering innovation and clinical practice, exploring how robot-assisted passive mobilization can improve outcomes for stroke survivors. In her seminal 2017 study, she demonstrated that a single 20-minute session of robotic hand mobilization significantly enhances local perfusion and reduces spasticity in hemiparetic patients—findings that have garnered 28 citations and laid the groundwork for non-pharmacological spasticity management. This research highlights her commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered interventions that are both accessible and reproducible. Vacchi’s contributions are particularly impactful for clinicians and rehabilitation engineers seeking to optimize recovery protocols. By quantifying acute physiological and functional changes, she has helped validate robotic assistance as a viable tool in post-acute care settings. Her work continues to influence the design of future robotic rehabilitation devices and therapeutic regimens for upper limb impairment.
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