Translational Neurorehabilitation

Prof. Calabrò is neurologist, with a PhD in Psychiatric Science, and a specialization in Bioethic and Sexology; Also, he is Assistive Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Messina University. Since 10 years, he moved into the neurological rehabilitation field, focusing on patients suffering from acquired brain injury. In the last years, as Head of the "Behavioral and Robotic Neurorehabilitation Laboratory of the IRCCS Neurolesi (Messina, Italy), he has demonstrated growing interest in innovation technology, with regard to robotic assisted ambulation and virtual reality. At the same time, he has been actively involved in the management of neurogenic and iatrogenic sexual dysfunction. He is peer referee for many international journals, and part of the Editorial Board of Medicine, Brain Sciences, Medical Sciences, Frontiers in Neurology, Neurorehabilitation and Journal of Man's Health.

Introduction to translational neurorehabilitation.- 1. Brain injury, neural plasticity and neuromodulation.- 2. Brain, behavior and cognition: from lesion to rehabilitation.- 3. Motor behavior in individuals with central nervous system lesions.- 4. Functional neuroimaging and rehabilitation.- 5. Movement analysis: toward a real clinical use.- 6. Robotics: from research to clinical practice.- 7. Virtual reality in neurorehabilitation: is it time to go beyond research?.- 8. Overground exoskeletons: research, rehabilitation and/or assistive tools?.- 9. Wearables, sensors and soft robotics.- 10. Telerehabilitation in the neurological field.