Nahid Norouzi-Gheidari
McGill University, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation, Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital
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434
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About
Nahid Norouzi-Gheidari is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, specializing in innovative technologies for upper extremity stroke recovery. Her work centers on integrating robotics, virtual reality (VR), and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to restore arm function in chronic stroke survivors. Her landmark 2012 systematic review and meta-analysis, cited over 370 times, established the evidence base for robot-assisted therapy in upper-limb rehabilitation, critically evaluating randomized controlled trials to demonstrate significant motor improvements. Building on this foundation, she developed the perSonalized UPper Extremity Rehabilitation (SUPER) intervention, a groundbreaking approach that synergizes robotics, VR activities, and NMES. Her 2021 feasibility study (45 citations) showed promising preliminary efficacy of this combined modality. Norouzi-Gheidari also pioneered the “Assist-As-Asked” training protocol, a proof-of-concept study exploring adaptive robot assistance in both virtual and physical environments to enhance arm kinematics. Through her systematic reviews and innovative intervention designs, she has shaped the trajectory of technology-assisted stroke rehabilitation, offering new hope for the 80% of chronic stroke patients with persistent upper limb impairments.
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