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Dr. Olivia Surgent is a leading researcher in the neurorehabilitation of movement disorders, with a particular focus on ataxic gait. Her most impactful work, the 2022 "Consensus Paper: Ataxic Gait," has garnered 45 citations, establishing a foundational framework for understanding and assessing gait impairments in cerebellar ataxia. This consensus paper synthesizes expert perspectives to define key clinical features, measurement tools, and rehabilitation targets for ataxic gait, directly influencing how clinicians and researchers approach this challenging condition. Dr. Surgent’s contributions have helped standardize terminology and outcome measures, enabling more rigorous clinical trials and improved patient care. Her work bridges the gap between fundamental neuroscience and practical rehabilitation, making her a pivotal figure in the field. By providing a clear, evidence-based consensus, she has empowered a generation of researchers and clinicians to better diagnose, quantify, and treat gait dysfunction in ataxia, ultimately advancing the quality of life for affected individuals.