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About
Zahra Kadivar is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics, specializing in the development and clinical application of robotic and wearable devices to restore upper extremity function after neurological injury. Her work focuses on individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) and traumatic brain injury, addressing the critical need for regaining arm and hand movement. Kadivar’s major contributions include pioneering feasibility studies and clinical trials that demonstrate the effectiveness of robotic training—using devices like the MAHI Exo-II and RiceWrist—to improve functional outcomes in chronic tetraplegia. Her research has shown that even years after injury, targeted robotic therapy can yield measurable improvements, with her most cited work, a 2012 case report, accumulating over 60 citations. She has also advanced soft, portable exosuit technology, such as the "Armstrong" device, designed to support multi-joint arm movements outside clinical settings. By combining rigorous kinematic analysis with patient-centered outcomes, Kadivar has helped validate robotic rehabilitation as a viable, tolerable, and effective approach for the SCI population, bridging the gap between engineering innovation and real-world clinical impact.
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