Stefano Milighetti
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Stefano Milighetti is a leading researcher at the intersection of neurorehabilitation and biomedical engineering, whose work focuses on restoring motor function in stroke survivors. His primary research areas include robotic-assisted therapy, non-invasive brain stimulation (specifically transcranial direct current stimulation, or tDCS), and upper limb rehabilitation for chronic neurological impairment. Milighetti’s major contributions center on evaluating the safety and efficacy of combining robotic training with tDCS to enhance recovery in severe, chronic stroke patients—a population often excluded from clinical trials. His seminal 2017 literature review (48 citations) systematically synthesized evidence on this combined approach, establishing a foundational framework for future studies. His 2016 clinical investigation (36 citations) provided critical early data on the synergistic potential of these interventions, demonstrating that the combination is safe and may yield more consistent improvements than either therapy alone. Milighetti’s work has directly informed the design of multimodal rehabilitation protocols, bridging the gap between engineering innovation and clinical practice. With a citation impact that underscores his influence in the field, he continues to advance evidence-based strategies for restoring upper limb function in patients with severe disability.
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