Maria Grazia Grasso
Fondazione Santa Lucia, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico
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About
Maria Grazia Grasso is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, specializing in the application of robotic and sensor-based technologies to restore motor function in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and stroke. Her work focuses on rigorous clinical trials that evaluate how interactive, technology-driven therapies—such as robot-assisted gait training and sensor-based upper limb devices—can improve ambulation and fine motor control in highly disabled populations. In a landmark 2016 pilot randomized controlled trial (46 citations), Grasso demonstrated that robot-assisted gait training significantly enhances walking ability in MS patients with severe disability, challenging conventional rehabilitation approaches. She further advanced the field with a 2020 study (28 citations) showing that sensor-based technology effectively improves upper limb function in MS, and extended these findings to post-acute stroke recovery (10 citations). Her recent systematic review and protocol for Guillain-Barré syndrome (2024) expands the potential of robot-assisted therapy to rare neurological conditions. Grasso’s work is distinguished by its patient-centered design and rigorous methodology, providing evidence that interactive, feedback-driven rehabilitation can outperform traditional therapy—offering new hope for individuals with complex neurological impairments.
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