Symmetries/Asymmetries in Neurorehabilitation
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Life Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (1 February 2026) | Viewed by 719
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This issue will explore the critical role of symmetry and asymmetry in assessing and treating neurorehabilitation patients, particularly those with central motor neuron diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injuries, and Stroke, which often present similar clinical manifestations and impairments. Key topics will include the impact of motor and sensory symmetries/asymmetries on rehabilitation outcomes, advanced diagnostic techniques for identifying symmetries/asymmetries, and the development of personalized therapeutic interventions targeting asymmetrical impairments. This Special Issue will also cover the use of advanced technologies, including robotics, exoskeletons, functional electrical stimulation, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), and virtual reality, to enhance the symmetry of patient rehabilitation. This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research and clinical practices that address the challenges and opportunities of symmetry and asymmetry in neurorehabilitation, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
Dr. Nadinne Roman
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- neurorehabilitation
- symmetry
- asymmetry
- central motor neuron diseases
- multiple sclerosis
- spinal cord injuries
- stroke
- advanced technologies
- robotics
- exoskeletons
- functional electrical stimulation
- repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
- virtual reality
- motor and sensory impairments
- personalized therapeutic interventions
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