Coralie S. Phanord

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Coralie S. Phanord is a rehabilitation scientist whose research focuses on motor recovery and quality of life in chronic stroke survivors, particularly those with severe upper limb impairment. Her work addresses a critical gap in neurorehabilitation: developing accessible, evidence-based interventions for individuals who lack volitional muscle activation. Phanord’s most cited study, “Improvements in motor control are associated with improved quality of life following an at-home muscle biofeedback program for chronic stroke” (2024, 3 citations), demonstrates that high-intensity, repetitive task practice combined with at-home muscle biofeedback can enhance motor control and, crucially, translate these gains into meaningful improvements in quality of life. This finding challenges the assumption that severely impaired stroke survivors cannot benefit from home-based rehabilitation, offering a scalable, low-cost alternative to clinic-based therapy. Her work bridges the gap between motor control theory and patient-centered outcomes, emphasizing that even small functional gains can have profound psychosocial impacts. Phanord’s contributions are particularly notable for their focus on underserved populations with limited rehabilitation options, advancing the field toward more inclusive, real-world solutions for chronic stroke recovery.