Salvatore Facciorusso
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About
Salvatore Facciorusso is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, specializing in the application of robotic technologies to improve motor function in patients with neurological conditions. His work primarily focuses on stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis, with key contributions in robotic balance training, gait rehabilitation, and the management of spasticity. Facciorusso’s pioneering research includes a pilot randomized controlled trial demonstrating that robotic platform training significantly improves postural stability in mild Parkinson’s disease (38 citations), and a study showing the combined benefits of isokinetic training and botulinum toxin type A for spastic equinus foot in chronic stroke survivors (42 citations). He has also advanced the field through systematic reviews on muscle synergies in upper limb stroke rehabilitation and the effectiveness of robotic rehabilitation for multiple sclerosis. Notably, Facciorusso contributed to the Italian Consensus Conference on Robotics in Neurorehabilitation (CICERONE), which helped establish national guidelines for robot-assisted therapy. With over 100 cumulative citations, his work is shaping evidence-based, technology-driven rehabilitation strategies that enhance patient independence and quality of life.
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- 3Muscle synergies in upper limb stroke rehabilitation: a scoping review21 citations · 2024
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