M.-L. Lingnau

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About

M.-L. Lingnau’s research centers on neurorehabilitation, specifically motor recovery after stroke, with a focus on severely affected patients. Her major contribution lies in developing and testing innovative, technology-driven therapies that improve motor control when traditional approaches fall short. Her landmark 2005 study, cited over 330 times, directly compared a computerized arm trainer—enabling repetitive bilateral forearm and wrist movements—against electromyography-initiated electrical stimulation in subacute stroke patients. This work demonstrated that structured, repetitive practice could yield significant gains in arm function, even for those with profound impairment. By rigorously evaluating these interventions, Lingnau helped establish evidence-based protocols that bridge the gap between passive therapy and active recovery. Her findings have influenced rehabilitation practices worldwide, offering new hope for restoring movement in the severely affected arm. Lingnau’s research is a cornerstone in the field, underscoring the power of targeted, technology-assisted training to reshape motor outcomes after neurological injury.