OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair is 25. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
A New Definition of Poststroke Spasticity and the Interference of Spasticity With Motor Recovery From Acute to Chronic Stages	73
Distinguishing between Fatigue and Fatigability in Multiple Sclerosis	68
Multimodal Neuroimaging Using Concurrent EEG/fNIRS for Poststroke Recovery Assessment: An Exploratory Study	43
Comparing a Novel Neuroanimation Experience to Conventional Therapy for High-Dose Intensive Upper-Limb Training in Subacute Stroke: The SMARTS2 Randomized Trial	42
Dual-Task Effects During a Motor-Cognitive Task in Parkinson’s Disease: Patterns of Prioritization and the Influence of Cognitive Status	41
Improving Accelerometry-Based Measurement of Functional Use of the Upper Extremity After Stroke: Machine Learning Versus Counts Threshold Method	37
Baduanjin Qigong Improves Balance, Leg Strength, and Mobility in Individuals With Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Study	36
Cerebellar Theta-Burst Stimulation Combined With Physiotherapy in Subacute and Chronic Stroke Patients: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial	36
Evidence for a Window of Enhanced Plasticity in the Human Motor Cortex Following Ischemic Stroke	35
Online Dance Therapy for People With Parkinson’s Disease: Feasibility and Impact on Consumer Engagement	34
Upper Limb Performance in Daily Life Approaches Plateau Around Three to Six Weeks Post-stroke	34
Effects of Combined and Alone Transcranial Motor Cortex Stimulation and Mirror Therapy in Phantom Limb Pain: A Randomized Factorial Trial	33
The Strength of the Corticospinal Tract Not the Reticulospinal Tract Determines Upper-Limb Impairment Level and Capacity for Skill-Acquisition in the Sub-Acute Post-Stroke Period	32
A Robotic System with EMG-Triggered Functional Eletrical Stimulation for Restoring Arm Functions in Stroke Survivors	32
Curcumin Can Activate the Nrf2/HO-1 Signaling Pathway and Scavenge Free Radicals in Spinal Cord Injury Treatment	32
Aerobic Exercise Combined With Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Over the Prefrontal Cortex in Parkinson Disease: Effects on Cortical Activity, Gait, and Cognition	30
Recovery of Visuospatial Neglect Subtypes and Relationship to Functional Outcome Six Months After Stroke	29
Executive Control of Walking in People With Parkinson’s Disease With Freezing of Gait	29
White Matter Integrity Predicts Electrical Stimulation (tDCS) and Language Therapy Effects in Primary Progressive Aphasia	29
Predictive Value of Midsagittal Tissue Bridges on Functional Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury	28
Effects of a Virtual Reality–Based Mirror Therapy Program on Improving Sensorimotor Function of Hands in Chronic Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial	28
Challenges of Estimating Accurate Prevalence of Arm Weakness Early After Stroke	28
Brain–Computer Interface Training Based on Brain Activity Can Induce Motor Recovery in Patients With Stroke: A Meta-Analysis	28
Brain Activity Response to Visual Cues for Gait Impairment in Parkinson’s Disease: An EEG Study	27
Gait Disturbance Improvement and Cerebral Cortex Rearrangement by Acupuncture in Parkinson’s Disease: A Pilot Assessor-Blinded, Randomized, Controlled, Parallel-Group Trial	26

Brain–Computer Interface-Controlled Exoskeletons in Clinical Neurorehabilitation: Ready or Not?	25
Brain-Computer Interfaces for Communication: Preferences of Individuals With Locked-in Syndrome	25
Accuracy of the Upper Limb Prediction Algorithm PREP2 Applied 2 Weeks Poststroke: A Prospective Longitudinal Study	25
Effects of Robotic Therapy Associated With Noninvasive Brain Stimulation on Upper-Limb Rehabilitation After Stroke: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials	25
The Impact of Sleep Disorders on Functional Recovery and Participation Following Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	25