Valentina Colombo

University of Pisa

Papers

5

Total Citations

231

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5

About

Dr. Valentina Colombo is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on robotic-assisted gait training for individuals with neurological disorders. Her work systematically evaluates the efficacy of robotic exoskeletons and devices in restoring walking function after stroke, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Colombo’s 2021 systematic review on robotic-assisted gait rehabilitation post-stroke, cited over 125 times, has become a cornerstone reference, providing practical clinical recommendations that bridge research and bedside practice. She has also produced highly cited consensus-driven guidelines for multiple sclerosis and comprehensive scoping reviews for spinal cord injury, each contributing to standardized protocols in a rapidly evolving field. Her research is distinguished by its rigorous methodology and direct clinical applicability, helping to define optimal training parameters and device selection for diverse patient populations. Dr. Colombo’s contributions are instrumental in advancing evidence-based neurorehabilitation, making her a key figure in the integration of robotics into physical therapy and a trusted voice for clinicians seeking to improve mobility outcomes in neurologically impaired patients.

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5
Papers
231
Total Citations
46
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Robotic-assisted gait rehabilitation following stroke: a systematic review of current guidelines and practical clinical recommendations
125 citations · 2021
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2022 (3 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 44
🏛 Institutions: University of Pisa

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