Angelica Thompson Butel

Angelica Thompson Butel is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Behavioural and Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, focusing on neurorehabilitation and stroke recovery. Her research explores therapeutic interventions for post-stroke motor control, virtual reality applications in rehabilitation, and healthcare education gaps.

• Key Research Areas: Stroke rehabilitation, motor recovery, virtual reality therapy, neuroplasticity, clinical assessments, and healthcare education.

Her recent publications (2013–2023) emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to post-stroke recovery, including Wii-based therapy, electromyography analysis, and exercise-induced neurotrophic factors. Collaborative studies highlight partnerships with researchers in neuroscience, rehabilitation engineering, and nursing.

Her work addresses underutilized rehabilitation practices for mild stroke patients and examines the role of exercise physiologists in chronic illness management. Articles also investigate stratification models for upper limb recovery and the impact of additional therapy sessions.