Maria Grazia Benedetti
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4
Total Citations
105
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About
Maria Grazia Benedetti is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a focus on robotic-assisted gait training for individuals with neurological disorders. Her work primarily targets multiple sclerosis (MS) and cerebral palsy (CP), aiming to restore mobility and improve quality of life. In a pivotal 2013 pilot randomized-control trial (60 citations), she demonstrated that robot-assisted gait training can ameliorate gait abnormalities in MS patients, offering a promising intervention for a condition that progressively impairs function. Benedetti also pioneered applications in CP, as shown in a 2010 case report (17 citations) on robotic training in an adult with CP, addressing the often-overlooked needs of this aging population. Her case series (15 citations) and related work (13 citations) on augmented feedback in pediatric robotic training highlight her innovative approach to enhancing motor learning through real-time sensory cues. By integrating technology with rehabilitation, Benedetti has advanced evidence-based practice, providing clinicians with tools to combat gait decline. Her contributions, though modest in citation count, are foundational in the niche of robotic neurorehabilitation, underscoring her impact on both pediatric and adult populations.
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- 2Robotic Gait Training in an Adult With Cerebral Palsy: A Case Report17 citations · 2010
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- 4Enhancing robotic gait training via augmented feedback13 citations · 2010