Mikayla S. Cooper
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Mikayla S. Cooper is a leading researcher in paediatric rehabilitation, with a primary focus on motor learning strategies and their application in children with acquired brain injury (ABI). Her work centers on understanding how physiotherapists can systematically integrate evidence-based motor learning principles into clinical practice to optimize recovery and functional outcomes. Cooper’s major contribution includes the development and validation of the Revised Motor Learning Strategies Rating Instrument, a tool that enables clinicians and researchers to reliably describe and quantify the motor learning strategy content of physiotherapy sessions. Her landmark 2021 study, which has garnered 9 citations, established the inter- and intrarater reliability of this instrument, providing a foundational step for future research on the effectiveness of motor skills–based treatments in paediatric ABI. This work is critical for bridging the gap between motor learning theory and clinical application, offering a standardized method to evaluate and improve therapeutic interventions. Cooper’s research is instrumental for clinicians, educators, and scientists striving to enhance rehabilitation outcomes for children with neurological impairments.
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