Carey L. Holleran

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Carey L. Holleran is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, specializing in locomotor recovery following neurological injury. Her work focuses on restoring walking function in individuals with stroke, incomplete spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury. Dr. Holleran’s major contributions include co-authoring the landmark 2019 "Clinical Practice Guideline to Improve Locomotor Function Following Chronic Stroke, Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury, and Brain Injury," which has garnered 378 citations and serves as a critical resource for clinicians worldwide. This guideline synthesizes evidence-based strategies to enhance gait speed and endurance, directly improving patient outcomes. She has also advanced our understanding of robotic-assisted therapy, as demonstrated in her 2012 study comparing kinematic, muscular, and metabolic responses during exoskeletal, elliptical, and therapist-assisted stepping in individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury. This work, cited 47 times, highlights the nuanced benefits of different assistive technologies. Dr. Holleran’s research bridges biomechanics and clinical practice, offering actionable insights for rehabilitation specialists. Her dedication to evidence-based protocols and innovative technologies continues to shape the field, making her a pivotal figure in neurorehabilitation and a trusted voice for students and researchers seeking to improve locomotor function after CNS injury.