Garcia-Rodriguez N, Garcia-Gabilondo M, Rodriguez S, Tejada PI, Miranda-Artieda ZM, Ridao N, Buxo X, Perez-Mesquida ME, Beseler MR, Salom JB, Perez LM, Inzitari M, Otero-Villaverde S, Martin-Mourelle R, Molleda M, Valor-Blanquer J, Lamana-Vallverdu M, Delgado P, Penalba A, Rosell A
Identifying new blood biomarkers of neuroplasticity associated with rehabilitation outcomes after stroke.
Sci Rep . 2025 Oct 30;15(1):38047
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-21936-0
IF: 3,9
RESEARCH GROUPS
Research Group of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
16
Number of publications
81.25
%
% Q1
12.50
%
% D1
62.50
%
% Leadership
80.00
%
% Female Leadership
0.99
CROWN (2021-2025)
5.45
%
HCP10% (2021-2025)
43.75
%
% Open access
18.75
%
% International Collaboration
1
Highly cited papers / HCP 1% (2021-2025)
0
Publications in high-IF journals with high Altmetric scores
3
Number of Ongoing Projectes (total)
0
International ongoing projects
0
Number of New projects (total)
0
International new projects
2
Number of Active clinical Trials
0
Number of New Clinical Trials
0
Number of Theses
The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Group conducts translational research to enhance recovery in stroke, spinal cord injury (SCI), and neuromuscular diseases. A pioneer in digital health, it developed the Rehabilitation Gaming System (RGS), a science-based Virtual Reality (VR) platform. Recent innovations include NEST, integrating wearables for home telerehabilitation, and PHASE, an Augmented Reality (AR) system for balance training. The group leads trials in personalized robotics (Robotic-SNS) and pharmacological studies with stem cells for acute SCI. It also participates in the European SHARESPACE project, using VR and AI for social rehabilitation, specifically in chronic low back pain. A key focus is identifying biomarkers and neurorepair mechanisms to predict stroke recovery. Through international alliances (Horizon Europe, Eodyne), the group enhances quality of life via scientific excellence and cutting-edge technology.
CORE/MISSIONS
PROGRAMS
TEAM
Group Leader
Lluïsa Montesinos Magraner
Principal Investigator (PI)
Alba Gómez Garrido, Ana María León Espitia, Bernat Planas Pascual, Susana Rodríguez González, Judith Sánchez Raya, Esther Toro Tamargo.
Researchers
Gonzalo Ballesteros Reviriego, Vanesa Dávalos Yerovi, Marta Fernández Lobera, Adrià Marco Ahulló, Mar Melendez Plumed, Mª Engracia Pérez Mesquida, Judith Salat Batlle.
PhD Students
José Antonio Bernabéu García, Xavier Buxó Masip, María Inmaculada Donat Cruz, Roger Garcia Gutiérrez, Patricia Launois Obregón, Ana María León Espitia, Madi Petriman, Vicenta Pujol Blaya, Xurxo Segura Navarro, Mª Lluïsa Torrent Bertran.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Sanchez-Raya J, Salat-Batlle J, Castilla D, Zaragoza I, Garcia-Palacios A, Suso-Ribera C
Utilizing Mobile Health Technology to Enhance Brace Compliance: Feasibility and Effectiveness of an App-Based Monitoring System for Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis.
J Pers Med . 2025 Sep 1;15(9):405
DOI: 10.3390/jpm15090405
IF: 3,0
Pujol-Blaya V, Gomez-Garrido A, Donat-Cruz I, Davalos-Yerovi V
Clinical instrumentation in the evaluation of lymphedema. An emerging need in the rehabilitation physician's practice
Rehabilitacion (Madr) . 2025 Jul-Sep;59(3):100926
DOI: 10.1016/j.rh.2025.100926
IF: 2,3
Puig-Ram C, Segovia S, Garcia-Uzquiano R, Nungo Garzon NC, Aragon-Gawinska K, Garcia Romero M, Exposito-Escudero JM, Carrera-Garcia L, Lopez-Lobato M, Paradas C, Gonzalez Mera L, Alvarez Molinero M, Gomez Andres D, Toro E, Fernandez Ramos JA, Grimalt MA, Toledo Bravo de Lagu, Gonzalez Barrios D, Tizzano EF, Cattinari MG, Medina J, Calvo Medina R, Munell F, Sotoca J, Martinez-Salcedo E, Moreno Escribano A, Povedano Panades M, Fernandez-Garcia MA, Pitarch-Castellano I, Vazquez-Costa JF, Natera-de Benito D, Nascimento A
Real-world data on spinal muscular atrophy in Spain: Insights from over 500 individuals in the CuidAME project.
J Neuromuscul Dis . 2025 Nov;12(6):837-848
DOI: 10.1177/22143602251361190
IF: 3,2
Planas-Pascual B, Spiliopoulou S, Ballesteros-Revirieg
Evaluation of muscular atrophy in the ICU: Application of ultrasound as a diagnostic and prognostic tool.
Enferm Intensiva (Engl Ed) . 2025 Apr-Jun;36(2):500553
DOI: 10.1016/j.enfie.2025.500553
IF: 1,4
SELECTED PROJECTS
Impact of an exercise-based rehabilitation program in patients with Marfan syndrome on physical, psychological and cardiovascular health
Principal Investigator: Teixido Tura, Gisela
Agency: Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Funding: 45.375,00 €
Period: 2022-2026
SHARESPACE: Embodied Social Experiences in Hybrid Shared Spaces
Principal Investigator: Server Salvà, Anna
Agency: European Commission
Funding: 144.620,00 €
Period: 2023-2025
Relationship between implementation of evidence-based and supportive ICU care and otucomes of patients with actue respiratory distress syndrome - The ICU LIBERATION study-
Principal Investigator: Planas Pascual, Bernat
Agency: Fundació Insitut de Recerca HUVH
Funding: 42.429,80 €
Period: 2024-2025
Validación clínica de Heecap, un sistema de electroestimulación no invasiva de la musculatura respiratoria para pacientes bajo ventilación mecánica
Principal Investigator: Ferrer Roca, Ricard
Agency: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación-MICINN
Funding: 221.996,00 €
Period: 2024-2027
Robotic-SNS: implementación de la rehabilitación robótica personalizada y adaptativa en el SNS
Principal Investigator: Montesinos Magraner, Lluïsa
Agency: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación-MICINN
Funding: 244.995,00 €
Period: 2024-2027
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DISSEMINATION ACTIVITIES
