Morena Felder
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Morena Felder is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on robot-assisted therapy for motor recovery after stroke. Her most impactful work centers on the development and clinical validation of three-dimensional, task-specific robotic interventions for the arm. In her landmark 2014 multicentre, parallel-group randomised trial—cited over 525 times—Felder demonstrated that task-specific robot therapy significantly improves upper-limb function in chronic stroke survivors compared to conventional therapy alone. This study provided critical evidence for the efficacy of tailored robotic systems in promoting neuroplasticity and functional gains, reshaping rehabilitation protocols worldwide. Felder’s contributions extend beyond clinical trials; she has been instrumental in designing adaptive robotic interfaces that mimic real-world tasks, enhancing patient engagement and motor learning. Her work has been recognized with multiple awards from rehabilitation engineering societies and has influenced the integration of robotics into standard post-stroke care. For students and researchers, Felder’s research exemplifies how rigorous, patient-centered engineering can translate into tangible improvements in quality of life for individuals with neurological impairments.
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