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Lydia Aird is a leading clinical researcher in stroke rehabilitation, best known for her pivotal work on robot-assisted therapy for upper limb recovery. Her primary research areas include neurorehabilitation, stroke recovery, and the clinical effectiveness of robotic training interventions. Aird’s major contribution is the landmark RATULS (Robot Assisted Training for the Upper Limb after Stroke) trial, the largest multicentre randomised controlled trial of its kind, which rigorously compared robot-assisted training using the MIT-Manus robotic gym against enhanced upper limb therapy and usual care. This study, published in 2019 and cited over 470 times, provided critical evidence on the clinical and cost-effectiveness of robotic rehabilitation for patients with moderate to severe arm impairment after stroke. Aird also led the trial’s protocol development, economic evaluation, and intervention fidelity analysis, demonstrating her comprehensive approach to translational research. Her work has directly informed NHS stroke rehabilitation guidelines and shaped international debates on technology-assisted therapy. With cumulative citations exceeding 600, Aird’s research stands as a benchmark for evidence-based neurorehabilitation, offering clear insights for clinicians and researchers seeking to optimise recovery after stroke.
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