Megan O. Conrad

Marquette University, Oakland University

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Megan O. Conrad is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, specializing in motor control and sensory stimulation interventions for stroke survivors. Her work focuses on understanding how targeted sensory feedback—particularly tendon vibration—can restore upper limb function after neurological injury. In her highly cited 2011 study (43 citations), Conrad demonstrated that applying vibration to wrist tendons significantly improves multijoint tracking performance in chronic stroke patients, suggesting that enhanced Ia-afferent input can recalibrate disrupted motor pathways. She extended these findings in her 2015 paper (21 citations), showing that tendon vibration stabilizes hemiparetic arms in unstable workspaces, offering a practical, non-invasive therapy for improving proximal arm control during daily tasks. Conrad’s research bridges fundamental sensorimotor neuroscience and clinical application, providing evidence that low-cost sensory stimulation can yield measurable gains in movement quality and stability. Her contributions have shaped rehabilitation strategies for post-stroke motor recovery, with her work cited by engineers, therapists, and neuroscientists developing assistive technologies. Conrad’s studies remain foundational for researchers exploring vibration-based neuroplasticity and its role in restoring functional independence after brain injury.