Maria Puopolo
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Dr. Maria Puopolo is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on severe acquired brain injury (sABI) recovery. Her work centers on developing and evaluating innovative robotic-assisted interventions to improve patient outcomes, particularly through verticalization and lower limb mobilization. Dr. Puopolo's major contribution is the design of the VEM-sABI protocol—a multicenter randomized controlled trial investigating the combined use of robotic verticalization and cyclic lower limb mobilization via tilt table technology. This approach aims to facilitate safer adaptation to upright posture, potentially reducing cardiovascular instability and accelerating functional recovery in critically ill patients. While her most-cited paper currently holds 1 citation, reflecting its recent 2025 publication, the protocol represents a significant methodological advance in rehabilitation science. Dr. Puopolo's work bridges the gap between engineering and clinical practice, offering a structured, evidence-based pathway for integrating robotics into early neurorehabilitation. Her research promises to reshape standards of care for sABI patients, highlighting her as an emerging authority in technology-assisted rehabilitation.
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