Roberto Zilioli
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Roberto Zilioli is a researcher whose work lies at the intersection of neurorehabilitation and motor recovery, with a particular focus on post-stroke hemiplegia. His most-cited study, "Postactivation depression changes after robotic-assisted gait training in hemiplegic stroke patients" (2013, 33 citations), investigates how robotic-assisted gait training can modulate spinal reflex excitability—specifically, postactivation depression—in stroke survivors. This contribution is significant because it provides mechanistic insight into how repetitive, task-specific training may restore neural plasticity and improve walking function after neurological injury. By linking quantitative neurophysiological measures to rehabilitation outcomes, Zilioli’s work helps bridge the gap between basic neuroscience and clinical practice. His research underscores the potential of robotic technologies not only as therapeutic tools but also as platforms for understanding the neural underpinnings of recovery. With 33 citations, this paper has informed subsequent studies on gait rehabilitation and spinal reflex modulation, making it a valuable reference for clinicians and scientists working in stroke rehabilitation and motor control. Zilioli’s findings continue to inspire new approaches to personalized, technology-driven neurorehabilitation.
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