Maria Chiara Vulpiani

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Maria Chiara Vulpiani is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on Parkinson’s disease, cognitive reserve, and motor recovery. Her most-cited work, “The impact of cognitive reserve on the effectiveness of balance rehabilitation in Parkinson’s disease” (2018, 26 citations), is a landmark study that demonstrated how cognitive reserve—the brain’s resilience to damage—directly influences the success of balance rehabilitation in Parkinson’s patients. This research bridged the gap between cognitive neuroscience and physical therapy, showing that patients with higher cognitive reserve benefit more from targeted rehabilitation, a finding that has reshaped clinical approaches to personalized treatment. Vulpiani’s contributions have been widely recognized for their translational impact, guiding clinicians to assess cognitive reserve when designing rehabilitation protocols. Her work has garnered consistent citations from researchers in neurology, geriatrics, and rehabilitation science, underscoring its relevance. By integrating cognitive factors into motor recovery strategies, Vulpiani has advanced our understanding of brain plasticity and opened new avenues for optimizing therapy in neurodegenerative diseases. Her research continues to inspire interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based practice in neurorehabilitation.