Paola Caruso
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Paola Caruso is a researcher at the forefront of neurorehabilitation, specializing in the intersection of motor imagery, robotics, and cerebral hemodynamics. Her work focuses on understanding how the brain responds to imagined and assisted movement, particularly in the lower limbs—a critical area for developing therapies for patients with motor impairments. In her most-cited study, "Cerebral hemodynamic changes during motor imagery and passive robot-assisted movement of the lower limbs" (2019), Caruso employed functional near-infrared spectroscopy to reveal distinct neural activation patterns during imagined versus robot-assisted movements. This research, cited 6 times, provides foundational insights into how robotic devices can be integrated with mental practice to enhance neuroplasticity and recovery. Caruso’s contributions are pivotal for designing more effective rehabilitation protocols, especially for stroke survivors and individuals with spinal cord injuries. Her work bridges cognitive neuroscience and biomedical engineering, offering a nuanced understanding of brain-machine interfaces. By elucidating the hemodynamic correlates of motor imagery and passive movement, Caruso is helping to shape a future where robotics and mental rehearsal work in concert to restore mobility and improve quality of life.
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