Maria Francesca De Pandis
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About
Maria Francesca De Pandis is a clinical researcher whose work sits at the compelling intersection of neurodegenerative disease and rehabilitation technology, with a particular focus on Parkinson's disease and related movement disorders. Her research has pioneered the investigation of robot-assisted gait training as a therapeutic intervention, helping transform robotic rehabilitation from theoretical concept into evidence-based clinical practice. Her most influential contribution — a 2019 randomized controlled trial comparing robot-assisted and treadmill-based gait training in Parkinson's disease — has garnered 97 citations, reflecting its significance to the rehabilitation community. Building on earlier foundational work, including a 2013 pilot randomized controlled trial (75 citations) that established feasibility for robotic walking training, De Pandis has systematically advanced both the evidence base and clinical understanding of these emerging technologies. Notably, she extended her inquiry beyond Parkinson's disease to progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare and challenging neurodegenerative condition, demonstrating scientific curiosity and clinical ambition. Her use of three-dimensional gait analysis to quantify training outcomes further illustrates her commitment to rigorous, measurable assessment. With a growing citation record and a body of work that directly informs patient care, De Pandis represents an important voice in neurological rehabilitation research.
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