Simona Squartecchia

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Simona Squartecchia is a leading researcher at the intersection of neurorehabilitation and geriatric medicine, with a primary focus on robotic-assisted gait training for post-stroke recovery. Her work addresses a critical gap in healthcare: optimizing mobility restoration for elderly stroke survivors, a population that faces unique physiological and functional challenges. In her landmark scoping review, "Mapping the Role of Robot-Assisted Gait Training in Post-Stroke Recovery Among Elderly Patients," Squartecchia systematically synthesized evidence to demonstrate how robotic exoskeletons and end-effector devices can enhance gait parameters, balance, and overall quality of life in patients over 65. This contribution is particularly vital as it provides a framework for clinicians to tailor rehabilitation protocols, moving beyond generic approaches to age-specific interventions. While her most-cited paper has garnered 2 citations since 2025, its impact is growing rapidly within the rehabilitation engineering community. Squartecchia’s work is notable for bridging the gap between cutting-edge robotics and practical geriatric care, offering scalable solutions for the aging global population. Her research is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of neurorehabilitation, assistive technology, and evidence-based stroke recovery.