Teige C. Bourke
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Teige C. Bourke is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, specializing in the intersection of robotics, motor control, and stroke recovery. Her work centers on quantifying the subtle, rapid motor decisions and corrective actions that are often impaired after neurological injury. Bourke’s major contribution lies in developing innovative robotic tasks that isolate specific sensorimotor processes, moving beyond traditional clinical assessments to reveal the underlying functional deficits in stroke survivors. Her most-cited paper, "A robot-based behavioural task to quantify impairments in rapid motor decisions and actions after stroke" (2016, 64 citations), introduced a novel paradigm for measuring how sensory feedback guides fast motor choices—a critical component of daily activities. She further advanced this approach with her "postural unloading task" (2019, 17 citations), which assesses corrective responses to mechanical disturbances. By creating these precise, quantifiable tools, Bourke has provided researchers and clinicians with objective metrics to diagnose impairments and track recovery. Her work is pivotal in bridging robotics and neuroscience, offering a pathway to more targeted rehabilitation strategies for restoring upper limb function after stroke.
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