Occupational Therapist, her research focuses on manual functions in individuals with movement disorders in order to optimize rehabilitation interventions aimed at upper limbs in children and teenagers with neurological deficits, as well as in adults with muskuloskeletal problems. She is also interested in better understanding the neurophysiological mechanisms related to movement control and in the development of new assistive technologies facilitating the performance of activities of daily living in a more autonomous way.

Keywords

manual function, motor control, brain plasticity, intensive upper limb rehabilitation interventions, cerebral palsy

Recent publications

• Reliability of an observation-based scoring grid to assess bimanual performance during unstandardized tasks in adults living with cerebral palsy
• Usability of mechanical assistive technologies for performing activities involving the upper extremities in individuals with impairments: a systematic review
• Development of a New and Mechanically Intelligent Anti-Tremor Utensil

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