25 February 2025
Brain Sciences | Highly Cited Papers in 2023 in the “Neurorehabilitation” Section


The “Neurorehabilitation” Section publishes high-quality research focused on both conventional and innovative training approaches aimed at restoring neurological function and improving quality of life in individuals with neurological impairments. This Section welcomes studies exploring evidence-based rehabilitation strategies, including robotics, virtual reality, telerehabilitation, and other advanced training paradigms that enhance motor and cognitive recovery.

As all of the articles published in our journal are of open access format, you have free and unlimited access to the full texts. We welcome you to read our most highly cited papers published in 2023, listed below.

1. “A Comprehensive Review of Physical Therapy Interventions for Stroke Rehabilitation: Impairment-Based Approaches and Functional Goals”
by Jawaria Shahid, Ayesha Kashif and Muhammad Kashif Shahid
Brain Sci. 2023, 13(5), 717; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci13050717
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/13/5/717

2. “Balance Rehabilitation through Robot-Assisted Gait Training in Post-Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Alberto Loro, Margherita Beatrice Borg, Marco Battaglia, Angelo Paolo Amico, Roberto Antenucci, Paolo Benanti, Michele Bertoni, Luciano Bissolotti, Paolo Boldrini, Donatella Bonaiuti et al.
Brain Sci. 2023, 13(1), 92; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci13010092
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/13/1/92

3. “Noninvasive Brain Stimulation for Neurorehabilitation in Post-Stroke Patients”
by Kun-Peng Li, Jia-Jia Wu, Zong-Lei Zhou, Dong-Sheng Xu, Mou-Xiong Zheng, Xu-Yun Hua and Jian-Guang Xu
Brain Sci. 2023, 13(3), 451; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci13030451
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/13/3/451

4. “An Overview of the Body Schema and Body Image: Theoretical Models, Methodological Settings and Pitfalls for Rehabilitation of Persons with Neurological Disorders”
by Davide Sattin, Chiara Parma, Christian Lunetta, Aida Zulueta, Jacopo Lanzone, Luca Giani, Marta Vassallo, Mario Picozzi and Eugenio Agostino Parati
Brain Sci. 2023, 13(10), 1410; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci13101410
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/13/10/1410

5. “Motor-Related Mu/Beta Rhythm in Older Adults: A Comprehensive Review”
by Takashi Inamoto, Masaya Ueda, Keita Ueno, China Shiroma, Rin Morita, Yasuo Naito and Ryouhei Ishii
Brain Sci. 2023, 13(5), 751; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci13050751
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/13/5/751

6. “Cerebrolysin in Patients with TBI: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Konrad Jarosz, Klaudyna Kojder, Agata Andrzejewska, Joanna Solek-Pastuszka and Anna Jurczak
Brain Sci. 2023, 13(3), 507; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci13030507
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/13/3/507

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