Alexander W. Dromerick
MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, Georgetown University, Washington University in St. Louis
Papers
6
Total Citations
252
H-Index
5
About
Alexander W. Dromerick is a leading figure in neurorehabilitation, whose work has fundamentally shaped how we understand and treat motor recovery after stroke and traumatic brain injury. His research centers on the science of activity-based therapies and the critical need to translate laboratory findings into effective clinical practice. Dromerick’s seminal 2006 paper on "Activity-based therapies," with over 112 citations, laid crucial groundwork for moving beyond passive modalities toward intensive, task-specific training. His comprehensive 2010 review, "Rehabilitation After Stroke: Current State of the Science" (51 citations), remains a touchstone for clinicians and researchers alike, synthesizing the field’s progress and future directions. Notably, Dromerick has also pioneered innovative approaches to restoring hand function, including a subject-specific, robotic therapy designed to reinforce impaired muscles by adapting to an individual’s unique impairments—a stark departure from rigid, one-size-fits-all devices. His work on how trans-radial amputees adapt to novel dynamic environments further demonstrates his broad impact on motor control and restoration. Through these contributions, Dromerick has consistently championed a more personalized, evidence-based future for neurorehabilitation.
Research Focus
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Top Papers
- 1Activity-based therapies112 citations · 2006
- 2Rehabilitation After Stroke: Current State of the Science51 citations · 2010
- 3Motor rehabilitation in stroke and traumatic brain injury38 citations · 2013
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- 6Motor restoration and spasticity management after stroke3 citations · 2002