Luca Pace
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Luca Pace is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a focus on improving mobility and quality of life for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). His work centers on the comparative effectiveness of robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) versus conventional walking therapy, particularly for highly disabled patients. In his landmark 2016 pilot randomized control trial—cited 46 times—Pace demonstrated that RAGT can significantly enhance ambulation in severely impaired MS patients, challenging previous non-conclusive findings. This study has become a cornerstone for clinicians and engineers developing assistive technologies, bridging the gap between robotics and clinical rehabilitation. Pace’s contributions extend beyond gait analysis; he explores how adaptive training protocols can optimize neural plasticity and functional recovery. His research is widely recognized for its rigorous methodology and direct clinical impact, influencing rehabilitation guidelines and inspiring further trials in robotic neurorehabilitation. By quantifying improvements in walking speed, endurance, and balance, Pace has helped establish RAGT as a viable tool for restoring independence in patients with advanced disability.
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