Papers

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Total Citations

234

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About

E. Battini is a prominent rehabilitation medicine researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, neuroscience, and neurological recovery. Specializing in robot-assisted rehabilitation for patients with stroke, spinal cord injury, and multiple sclerosis, Battini has made significant contributions to understanding how advanced technologies can be integrated into evidence-based therapeutic frameworks. Among Battini's most influential contributions is a 2017 review (67 citations) examining how upper limb robotic rehabilitation can be strategically combined with other therapeutic approaches post-stroke, grounding innovations in motor skill relearning principles. Building on this foundation, a landmark 2019 randomized controlled trial (47 citations) demonstrated the promising synergy between robot-assisted upper limb training and Botulinum toxin in addressing spasticity and functional deficits in chronic stroke survivors. Battini has also advanced gait rehabilitation research, investigating end-effector robotic systems and functional electrical stimulation cycling combined with exoskeletons for spinal cord injury patients. Spanning multiple sclerosis, stroke, and spinal cord populations, Battini's body of work reflects a commitment to rigorous, patient-centered clinical research. With over 220 cumulative citations across a focused publication portfolio, Battini's research continues to shape clinical protocols and inspire future investigation into rehabilitative robotics.

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Total Citations
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Combining Upper Limb Robotic Rehabilitation with Other Therapeutic Approaches after Stroke: Current Status, Rationale, and Challenges
67 citations · 2017
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2018 (6 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 35
🏛 Institutions: Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Pisana, Piaggio (Italy)

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