Sandra R. Hundza
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Sandra R. Hundza is a leading researcher in motor control and neurorehabilitation, with a particular focus on how movement and sensory feedback shape neural plasticity. Her work bridges fundamental neuroscience and clinical application, exploring how rhythmic limb movements—such as walking or robotic-assisted stepping—modulate spinal reflex pathways in both the legs and arms. In her highly cited 2011 study, Hundza demonstrated that robotic-assisted stepping suppresses monosynaptic reflexes in forearm muscles, revealing that movement-related afferent feedback, rather than body loading, is the key driver of this neural modulation. This finding has profound implications for understanding interlimb coordination and designing rehabilitation strategies for individuals with neurological injuries, such as stroke or spinal cord injury. With over 19 citations on this work alone, Hundza’s research has influenced the development of robotic therapies that leverage rhythmic movement to retrain neural circuits. Her contributions are notable for integrating rigorous electrophysiological methods with translational goals, making her a respected voice in the field of motor rehabilitation and a mentor to students interested in the intersection of engineering, neuroscience, and clinical practice.
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