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About
Susan S. Conroy is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, whose work focuses on developing and evaluating robot-assisted therapies for stroke survivors. Her most impactful contribution is the landmark 2010 multicenter randomized trial demonstrating that robot-assisted therapy significantly reduces long-term upper-limb impairment after stroke, a study that has garnered over 1,400 citations and reshaped clinical rehabilitation protocols. Conroy has systematically advanced the field by investigating how gravity compensation and task-specific practice enhance motor recovery, as shown in her 2011 and 2019 trials. She has also pioneered methods to predict individual patient responses to therapy using kinematic, neurophysiological, and genetic biomarkers—a critical step toward personalized rehabilitation. Her research extends to lower-limb recovery, including treadmill-integrated robotic ankle training. Conroy’s work bridges engineering and clinical practice, providing evidence-based tools that improve functional outcomes for chronic stroke patients. Her studies consistently emphasize rigorous trial design and translational impact, making her a key figure in the movement to integrate robotics into standard post-stroke care.
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- 1Robot-Assisted Therapy for Long-Term Upper-Limb Impairment after Stroke1,409 citations · 2010
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