Mara Shochina
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Mara Shochina is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation and physical medicine, with a primary focus on restoring mobility in stroke survivors. Her most impactful work centers on the use of robotic-assisted gait training (RAGT) for subacute stroke patients, a field in which she has made seminal contributions. In her landmark 2009 randomized controlled trial, cited over 200 times, Shochina demonstrated that early and prolonged locomotor therapy using the Lokomat device significantly improves functional outcomes compared to conventional therapy. This study provided critical evidence that robotic technology can accelerate recovery of walking ability and enhance neuroplasticity during the critical post-stroke window. Her research has helped establish RAGT as a standard component of evidence-based stroke rehabilitation protocols. Beyond this core contribution, Shochina’s work has influenced clinical guidelines worldwide and inspired further investigations into dose-response relationships and patient selection criteria for robotic therapy. Her rigorous methodology and clear clinical focus have made her a respected authority in the intersection of rehabilitation engineering and neurological recovery.
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