Federica Bovolenta
University of Verona, Azienda Unita' Sanitaria Locale Di Modena, Azienda USL di Bologna
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About
Federica Bovolenta is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on robotic-assisted therapy for motor recovery after stroke. Her work centers on evaluating the efficacy of electromechanical and robotic devices in restoring upper and lower limb function, particularly in patients with chronic hemiparesis. Bovolenta’s major contributions include pioneering pilot studies and systematic reviews that have shaped clinical protocols for robot-aided rehabilitation. Her landmark systematic review on walking training outcomes (85 citations) established critical criteria for selecting clinical scales in stroke trials, while her pilot study on upper limb robot therapy (63 citations) demonstrated high patient compliance and significant motor improvements. She also led a longitudinal study showing that serial robotic training with the ReoGo™ system yields both short-term gains and lasting benefits at six-month follow-up. With over 230 total citations across her most-cited works, Bovolenta’s research has been instrumental in validating robot-assisted therapy as a viable, evidence-based intervention for stroke survivors. Her work continues to influence rehabilitation engineering and clinical practice, bridging the gap between technology and patient-centered care.
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