T. Tombini
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About
T. Tombini’s research lies at the intersection of rehabilitation robotics and neurological recovery, with a focus on restoring mobility and improving quality of life for individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) and other gait disorders. A key contribution is the pioneering work on powered robotic exoskeletons, where Tombini investigated not only the biomechanical outcomes but also the subjective experience, spasticity, and pain in SCI persons—a study that has garnered 94 citations and underscores the importance of patient-centered design in assistive technology. Additionally, Tombini advanced understanding of robot-assisted locomotor training by integrating electromyographic (EMG) and kinematic analyses to evaluate muscular recruitment in patients with incomplete SCI and multiple sclerosis. This work, though with fewer citations, provides foundational insights into how robotic gait training can reshape neural and muscular coordination after injury. Tombini’s research is notable for bridging engineering and clinical rehabilitation, emphasizing both objective performance metrics and the lived experience of patients. These contributions have helped shape the development of more effective, empathetic robotic interventions for neurological gait disorders.
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