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About
Federico Posteraro is a prominent Italian rehabilitation researcher whose work sits at the intersection of neurological recovery, robotic-assisted therapy, and stroke rehabilitation. With a body of research accumulating over 800 citations, he has established himself as a leading figure in advancing evidence-based robotic rehabilitation practices for stroke survivors. Posteraro's most significant contributions center on evaluating the clinical efficacy of robot-assisted therapy for both upper and lower limb recovery across different stroke phases. His 2014 randomized controlled trial on upper limb robot-assisted therapy in subacute stroke patients (153 citations) helped address a critical gap in early-stage rehabilitation evidence, while companion work on hand function recovery and chronic stroke populations further mapped the therapeutic landscape. Notably, he explored the neurophysiological underpinnings of recovery through muscle synergy analysis and investigated innovative combined approaches, such as pairing transcranial direct current stimulation with robotic wrist training. Beyond clinical trials, Posteraro has shaped the field through influential systematic reviews and guideline analyses, helping bridge the gap between research findings and everyday clinical practice. His 2021 reviews on both upper and lower limb robotic rehabilitation guidelines have become essential references for clinicians worldwide, cementing his reputation as a rigorous synthesizer of evidence in an increasingly technology-driven rehabilitation landscape.
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- 9Upper Limb Robot-Assisted Therapy in Chronic and Subacute Stroke Patients54 citations · 2013
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