Advancements in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation: Neuromodulation, MRI-Based Neuroimaging and Functional Restoration Devices
A special issue of Bioengineering (ISSN 2306-5354). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomedical Engineering and Biomaterials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 29
Special Issue Editors
Interests: brain computer interface; neural signal processing; AI; neuromodulation
2. Department of Occupational Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
Interests: advanced MRI neuroimaging; spinal cord injury; translational research; MRI; rehabilitation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will highlight innovative approaches in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation, with particular focus on neuromodulation, MRI-based neuroimaging, and functional restoration devices, with the overarching aim to enhance motor recovery, neuroplasticity, sensation, and functional outcomes in individuals with neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. By integrating expertise across device development, neuroscience, neuromodulation, and imaging, this Special Issue seeks to foster multidisciplinary solutions that transform rehabilitation science and clinical practice.
We welcome submissions that explore foundational research, novel technologies, and translational studies in areas such as assistive robotics, neuromodulatory interventions, and MRI applications in rehabilitation and recovery.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Robotic systems (e.g., exoskeletons, prosthetics, assistive devices) designed to support physical therapy and functional restoration;
- Neural and cognitive mechanisms underlying motor learning, adaptation, and neuromodulation;
- Neuromodulation techniques (e.g., transcranial magnetic stimulation, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, closed-loop systems) to promote neuroplasticity and recovery;
- AI systems and real-time adaptive feedback for personalized rehabilitation;
- Applications of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to the study of brain and spinal cord plasticity, cortical reorganization, and therapy-induced neurophysiological changes;
- Multimodal imaging approaches (e.g., fMRI, DTI) for evaluating treatment efficacy and guiding intervention strategies.
We invite original research articles and comprehensive reviews that contribute to advancing the science and technology of rehabilitation. By bridging clinical research, neuroengineering, and imaging science, this Special Issue aims to accelerate innovation at the intersection of therapy, neuromodulation, and brain-behavior mapping.
Dr. Alessandro Napoli
Dr. Laura Krisa
Dr. Mahdi Alizadeh
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- neuromodulation
- neurorestoration
- advanced rehabilitation
- functional restoration device
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