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About
Tina Balletta is a prominent neurorehabilitation researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, virtual reality, and neurophysiology in the treatment of neurological conditions, particularly stroke and spinal cord injury. Her research has made significant contributions to understanding how emerging technologies can optimize motor and cognitive recovery in patients with chronic and severe neurological impairments. Balletta's most influential work, cited over 250 times, demonstrated that virtual reality combined with robotic-assisted gait training produces measurable improvements in motor performance, with EEG providing objective neurophysiological evidence of these gains. This landmark study helped validate VR as a serious therapeutic tool in clinical neurorehabilitation. Her broader body of work spans the use of devices such as the Lokomat, Armeo Power, Erigo, and Ekso-GT exoskeleton, exploring not only motor outcomes but also cognitive, behavioral, and psychological dimensions of recovery—including how robotic training shapes patients' body representation. Particularly noteworthy is her innovative application of EEG-based neurophysiological frameworks to predict rehabilitation outcomes and assess brain plasticity, moving the field beyond purely behavioral measures. With over 630 cumulative citations across her top publications, Balletta's research offers both clinicians and engineers a rigorous scientific foundation for designing more effective, personalized neurorehabilitation protocols.
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- 4Robotic neurorehabilitation in patients with chronic stroke50 citations · 2015
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- 8Lokomat training in vascular dementia: motor improvement and beyond!25 citations · 2015
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