Angelica F. Romero
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Angelica F. Romero’s research lies at the intersection of neurorehabilitation and spinal cord injury (SCI), where she investigates how targeted physical exercises can restore motor function by engaging both cortical and subcortical neural circuits. Her most cited work, a 2018 study comparing multimodal cortical and subcortical exercise with treadmill training for SCI, has garnered 15 citations and introduced a novel rehabilitation paradigm. The study’s key insight—that spared fibers after SCI are predominantly subcortical and not under volitional control—led Romero to design exercises that simultaneously stimulate cortical and subcortical pathways, aiming to bridge the gap between spared neural circuits and voluntary movement. This approach challenges conventional treadmill-based therapies by emphasizing the integration of higher brain centers with reflexive spinal networks. Romero’s contributions are particularly notable for their translational potential, offering a more physiologically grounded strategy for SCI recovery. Her work has been recognized for its innovative methodology and has influenced subsequent studies in neurorehabilitation. For students and researchers, Romero exemplifies how a deep understanding of neuroanatomy can drive the development of more effective, targeted interventions for complex neurological injuries.
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