Mariana Ribeiro Volpini Lana
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Mariana Ribeiro Volpini Lana is a dedicated researcher in pediatric neurorehabilitation, with a focus on improving mobility and quality of life for children with neurological conditions. Her primary research areas include robotic-assisted gait training (RAGT) and low-cost rehabilitation technologies, particularly for individuals with cerebral palsy (CP). Lana’s major contribution is her systematic review and meta-analysis on the clinical effects of RAGT in CP patients, which demonstrated that short-term gains in walking distance, speed, and functionality are maintained over the long term—a finding with significant implications for clinical practice. This work, published in 2021, has already garnered 18 citations, underscoring its impact in the field. Additionally, she has explored the development of affordable rehabilitation robots, as seen in her 2014 paper on a low-cost gait rehabilitation robot for children with neurological dysfunction, which addresses accessibility challenges in resource-limited settings. Lana’s research bridges evidence-based clinical outcomes with innovative, cost-effective solutions, making her a notable figure in pediatric rehabilitation engineering. Her work continues to inform therapeutic strategies and inspire future studies on long-term functional recovery in children with neurological impairments.
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