Maria Knikou, PhD, PT

  • Research Scientist, SMPP, RIC
  • Adjunct Research Assistant Professor, PM&R, Feinberg School of Medicine, NU

Research Interests

Maria Knikou, PhD, PT is currently researching lie within the extensive field of clinical applied neurophysiology involving concepts as motor control and spasticity. Currently, using non-invasive methods the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying spasms are examined in patients with incomplete spinal injury while future directions involve neuronal pathways that promote locomotion in patients with partial lesion of the spinal cord or hemiplegia due to stroke.

Research Studies

Education & Training

Education

University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland
Ph.D., Bioengineering Unit , 1999
National and Kapodistriakon University of Athens
B.S.c, Dept of Science in PE and Athleticism , 1993
Technological and Educational Institute of Athens
B.S.c, Faculty of Professional Health and Welfare, Dept of PT , 1989

Fellowships

Northwestern University Feinberg Scool of Medicine, NUPTHMS & SMPP
Post Doctoral , 1999-2002

Curriculum Vitae

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