Roberta Palmieri
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Roberta Palmieri is a leading researcher in pediatric neurorehabilitation, specializing in the intersection of cerebral palsy (CP) and robotic-assisted gait training (RAGT). Her work focuses on understanding how robotic therapy induces functional cortical plasticity in children with CP, a non-progressive neurologic condition that impairs gait, balance, and coordination. Palmieri’s major contributions include pioneering the use of functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to map brain activity changes during RAGT, demonstrating that this technology can trigger measurable neuroplastic responses in motor cortex regions. Her most-cited paper (2022, 37 citations) established a direct link between RAGT and cortical reorganization, while her subsequent work (2024) refined these assessments. She has also innovatively employed infrared imaging to evaluate psychophysiological responses during therapy (2022, 12 citations), offering a non-invasive window into children’s stress and engagement levels. Palmieri’s research bridges engineering and clinical neuroscience, providing evidence that robotic tools can reshape the developing brain. Her findings are pivotal for designing personalized rehabilitation protocols, making her a key figure in advancing evidence-based treatments for pediatric motor disabilities.
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