The aim of the “Neurorehabilitation” Section of Brain Sciences (ISSN: 2076-3425) is to publish articles that cover the full life span and range of neurological disabilities.

As all of the articles published in our journal are of an 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 2022 and 2023, which are 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. “Does Non-Immersive Virtual Reality Improve Attention Processes in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury? Encouraging Data from a Pilot Study”
by Rosaria De Luca, Mirjam Bonanno, Carmela Rifici, Patrizia Pollicino, Angelo Caminiti, Giovanni Morone and Rocco Salvatore Calabrò
Brain Sci. 2022, 12(9), 1211; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci12091211
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/12/9/1211

3. “Post-Stroke Outcomes of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease”
by Aleksandra Szylińska, Katarzyna Kotfis, Marta Bott-Olejnik, Paweł Wańkowicz and Iwona Rotter
Brain Sci. 2022, 12(1), 106; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci12010106
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/12/1/106

4. “Exploring the Potential of Immersive Virtual Reality in the Treatment of Unilateral Spatial Neglect Due to Stroke: A Comprehensive Systematic Review”
by Alex Martino Cinnera, Alessio Bisirri, Ilaria Chioccia, Enza Leone, Irene Ciancarelli, Marco Iosa, Giovanni Morone and Valeria Verna
Brain Sci. 2022, 12(11), 1589; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci12111589
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/12/11/1589

5. “A Novel Approach to Increase Attention during Mirror Therapy among Stroke Patients: A Video-Based Behavioral Analysis”
by Sungbae Jo, Hyunjin Kim and Changho Song
Brain Sci. 2022, 12(3), 297; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci12030297
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/12/3/297

6. “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

7. “Neurophysiological and Clinical Effects of Upper Limb Robot-Assisted Rehabilitation on Motor Recovery in Patients with Subacute Stroke: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial Study Protocol”
by Sanaz Pournajaf, Giovanni Morone, Sofia Straudi, Michela Goffredo, Maria Rosaria Leo, Rocco Salvatore Calabrò, Giorgio Felzani, Stefano Paolucci, Serena Filoni, Andrea Santamato et al.
Brain Sci. 2023, 13(4), 700; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci13040700
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/13/4/700

8. “Virtual Reality Applications in Neurorehabilitation: Current Panorama and Challenges”
by Francisco Nieto-Escamez, Irene Cortés-Pérez, Esteban Obrero-Gaitán and Augusto Fusco
Brain Sci. 2023, 13(5), 819; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci13050819
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/13/5/819

9. “Early Hemorrhagic Transformation after Reperfusion Therapy in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke: Analysis of Risk Factors and Predictors”
by Aida Iancu, Florina Buleu, Dana Simona Chita, Adrian Tutelca, Raluca Tudor and Silviu Brad
Brain Sci. 2023, 13(5), 840; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci13050840
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/13/5/840