Paola Secchiero
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About
Paola Secchiero is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a focused expertise on progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) and the mechanisms underlying functional recovery. Her work bridges the gap between clinical rehabilitation and molecular biology, investigating how targeted physical interventions can alter disease progression at a cellular level. Secchiero is best known for her pioneering studies on Robot-Assisted Gait Training (RAGT), demonstrating its superiority over conventional therapy in severely disabled MS patients. In her highly cited 2020 study (18 citations), she provided groundbreaking evidence that rehabilitation, particularly RAGT with personalized intensity, can improve mitochondrial energetics—a novel finding linking exercise to cellular metabolism in MS. Her research further revealed that functional recovery correlates with plasma levels of hemostasis inhibitors (10 citations), suggesting a vascular component to rehabilitation success. With cumulative citations exceeding 50 for her key works, Secchiero’s contributions have reshaped understanding of how structured, robot-assisted therapy can enhance mobility and quality of life, while also uncovering biological markers of treatment response. Her work is essential reading for clinicians and researchers seeking to optimize rehabilitation protocols for progressive neurological disorders.
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