Neurorehabilitation: Technology-Driven Recovery and Functional Rewiring
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Research".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 15
Special Issue Editor
Interests: post-stroke rehabilitation; neurophysiology of visual processing; motor rehabilitation and gait analysis; brain-computer interface (BCI) and signal processing; neuroscience in extreme environments; multimodal assessment and neuroplasticity
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, “Neurorehabilitation: Technology-Driven Recovery and Functional Rewiring,” explores the evolving relationship between cognitive processes and functional restoration following brain injury, with a particular focus on the role of technological innovation in reshaping rehabilitation paradigms.
The issue is grounded in three key premises:
- Cognitive functions critically shape the capacity to relearn and stabilize functional routines after neurological trauma;
- Rehabilitation strategies that focus exclusively on physical recovery may overlook cognitive constraints that hinder progress;
- Integrated approaches—such as cognitive training paired with adaptive technologies, neuroplasticity-based protocols, and intelligent assistive systems—can enhance autonomy, communication, and long-term participation in daily life.
We welcome contributions, including clinical studies, controlled trials, experimental research, and systematic reviews, that clarify the neurocognitive mechanisms of recovery, validate sensitive and scalable assessment tools, and propose actionable frameworks for embedding cognitive and technological components into rehabilitation pathways.
The scope includes diverse patient populations (e.g., stroke, traumatic brain injury, acquired brain injury), various stages of recovery, and real-world applications across healthcare settings.
Dr. Simone Carozzo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cognitive-motor recovery
- neuroplasticity
- multidimensional assessment
- post-stroke rehabilitation
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