Paola Castellazzi
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Paola Castellazzi is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, specializing in the application of non-invasive brain and spinal stimulation to restore motor function after stroke. Her work uniquely targets the complex neural circuitry of locomotion, exploring how transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and transcutaneous spinal direct current stimulation (tsDCS) can be synergistically combined with robot-assisted gait training. Her major contribution lies in pioneering dual-site stimulation protocols that simultaneously modulate cortical and spinal excitability, moving beyond single-target approaches. Her most cited work (2015, 75 citations) provided critical preliminary evidence on this combined approach in chronic stroke patients, while a subsequent 2018 study (36 citations) refined the protocol by targeting the cerebellum. These investigations have shaped a new understanding of how to optimize neuroplasticity for walking recovery. By systematically testing the interplay of brain and spinal cord stimulation, Castellazzi has laid essential groundwork for more effective, personalized rehabilitation strategies, directly impacting clinical trial design and offering new hope for patients with long-term motor deficits.
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