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Parvin Eftekhar is an Assistant Professor and an Affiliated Scientist at the KITE Research Institute. She is a practicing occupational therapist with expertise in neuro-rehabilitation, particularly in interventions for stroke, spinal cord injury, and acquired brain injury. Her research primarily focuses on patient and family goal-based intervention utilizing the International Classification of Functioning (ICF) model. Professor Eftekhar is dedicated to advancing clinical practice through her commitment to developing novel therapeutic strategies, combining neuromodulation techniques such as surface electromyography (sEMG) and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES or FES) with traditional rehabilitation approaches. She has a particular interest in exercise regimens, massed practice, and the application of splinting or serial casting for individuals suffering from upper limb paralysis stemming from neurological conditions. Her work aims to enhance recovery outcomes and optimize functional independence for patients affected by neurological impairments.
Department of Sociology