Daniele Munari
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About
Daniele Munari is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, specializing in the integration of robotic-assisted gait training with neuromodulation and virtual reality for patients with neurological disorders. His work focuses on restoring mobility and cognitive function in individuals with stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and cerebral palsy. Munari’s landmark 2011 pilot study, cited over 130 times, was among the first to demonstrate that combining transcranial direct current stimulation with robot-assisted gait training significantly improves walking ability in chronic stroke survivors. He further advanced the field through a 2014 randomized controlled trial (99 citations) showing that robotic training outperforms sensory integration therapy for gait and balance in multiple sclerosis, and a 2020 study (52 citations) revealing synergistic motor-cognitive benefits when virtual reality is added to robotic therapy. His systematic review (85 citations) established evidence-based outcome measures for stroke rehabilitation trials. Munari has also pioneered assist-as-needed robotic controllers and immersive VR systems, pushing toward personalized, adaptive neurorehabilitation. With over 400 cumulative citations, his work bridges engineering and clinical practice, shaping modern rehabilitation protocols for central nervous system disorders.
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- 8Robot-assisted Gait Training in Patients with Parkinson's Disease13 citations · 2013
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