Marco Traballesi
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Marco Traballesi is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on restoring gait function in subacute stroke patients. His work critically examines the physiological and metabolic demands of walking, both over ground and during robotic-assisted training. A key contribution is his pioneering investigation into the cardiorespiratory and energy costs of electromechanically-assisted gait training, providing essential data on the intensity and physiological load of using devices like the Gait Trainer. This work, cited 46 times, has helped clinicians understand that robotic training is not merely passive but imposes a significant metabolic challenge, crucial for cardiovascular conditioning. Furthermore, Traballesi has rigorously validated the use of the Physiological Cost Index (PCI) as a simple, valid indicator of walking energy expenditure in this population, demonstrating its utility across different walking conditions, including over ground and with body weight support (19 citations). By bridging the gap between clinical outcome measures and underlying physiology, his research provides evidence-based guidelines for optimizing robotic rehabilitation protocols, directly impacting the design of more effective, task-oriented training programs for stroke survivors.
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