About

Marta Imamura is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, focusing on motor recovery after stroke and spinal cord injury (SCI). Her work bridges cutting-edge technology and clinical practice, particularly through the application of robot-assisted therapy (RT) and constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT). In a landmark randomized clinical trial (2021, 26 citations), she demonstrated that both RT and CIMT significantly improve upper limb function in chronic stroke survivors, providing evidence-based options for rehabilitation. Imamura also pioneered the use of electroencephalography (EEG) as a biomarker for functional recovery in SCI patients (2021, 17 citations), offering a non-invasive tool to track cortical plasticity and guide therapy. Her case report on proximal tibia fracture during robotic treadmill training (2015, 20 citations) highlighted critical safety considerations, advocating for pre-therapy bone densitometry. With over 90 citations across her most influential papers, Imamura’s research has shaped protocols for stroke and SCI rehabilitation, emphasizing personalized, data-driven approaches. Her work continues to inspire clinicians and researchers seeking to optimize recovery through innovative therapies and neurophysiological insights.

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H-Index
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Papers
90
Total Citations
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Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Robot-Assisted Therapy and Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy for Motor Recovery in Stroke: Results From a Randomized Clinical Trial
26 citations · 2021
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2021 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 24
🏛 Institutions: Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo

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