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Tobey DeMott is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a focus on restoring motor function after stroke. Her work centers on two critical domains: locomotor recovery and upper extremity coordination. DeMott’s most influential contribution is her landmark 2008 study comparing therapist- versus robotic-assisted locomotor training in chronic stroke survivors, which has garnered over 540 citations. This research provided pivotal evidence that therapist-assisted training yields superior gait improvements over robotic assistance, challenging assumptions about automation in rehabilitation and shaping clinical practice. She also developed the innovative ACT³D exercise protocol, which targets gravity-induced discoordination to expand reaching work area in individuals with hemiparetic stroke—a novel approach addressing the disabling muscle synergies that limit arm function. Her earlier work further explored how robotic- and therapist-assisted locomotor training alter walking performance in hemiplegia. Through these studies, DeMott has advanced understanding of how targeted, therapist-driven interventions can outperform technology in promoting neuroplasticity and functional recovery. Her research remains essential reading for clinicians and scientists developing evidence-based rehabilitation strategies for stroke survivors.
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