Melanie Durocher
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Melanie Durocher is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a specific focus on leveraging powered robotic exoskeletons to restore mobility in stroke survivors. Her work bridges the critical gap between technological innovation and real-world clinical application, particularly for non-ambulatory patients during the subacute phase of recovery. Durocher’s major contributions include the design and implementation of the ExStRA (Exoskeleton for Post-Stroke Recovery of Ambulation) program, a mixed-methods study that rigorously investigates both the efficacy and user acceptance of exoskeleton-based physical therapy. Her highly cited 2020 protocol (69 citations) established a foundational framework for this work, while her subsequent 2021 qualitative analysis (45 citations) provided invaluable patient and therapist perspectives, revealing key insights into the lived experience and acceptability of this technology. By centering the voices of end-users, Durocher ensures that rehabilitation robotics are not only effective but also embraced in clinical practice. Her research is pivotal in transforming stroke rehabilitation, offering new hope for walking recovery to patients who previously had limited options.
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