Corina Sporea

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Faculty of Midwives and Nursing
University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”

Corina Sporea


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  • Vacuum-Compression Therapy as an Adjunct to Physical Therapy in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Pilot Comparative Study
    Diana-Lidia Tache-Codreanu, Ana-Maria Tache-Codreanu, Lucian Bobocea, Teodor Dan Poteca, Andrei Tache-Codreanu, et al.
    Bioengineering, 2026
    Background: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the leading causes of disability in older adults. As definitive treatment often involves knee replacement surgery, effective non-invasive approaches capable of alleviating symptoms and preserving mobility are needed to delay surgical intervention or bridge waiting periods for surgery. Methods: Thirty-two patients with knee OA were included in this pilot comparative study. Patients underwent either a standardized physical therapy program (10 sessions) or the same program supplemented with vacuum-compression therapy (VCT), according to treatment received during routine clinical care. Outcome measures included the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and the Physical and Mental Component Summary scores of the SF-12 questionnaire (PCS, MCS). Assessments were performed at baseline and at 1-month follow-up, with WOMAC additionally evaluated immediately after treatment. Responder analysis based on minimal clinically important difference (MCID) thresholds was also performed. Results: Both groups demonstrated significant improvement across most outcomes. Between-group analysis showed greater improvements in the intervention group, with statistically significant differences observed for functional outcomes (WOMAC and PCS). Conclusions: In this pilot comparative study, the addition of VCT to standard physical therapy was associated with greater functional improvement in patients with knee OA.
  • Effect of Polyphenol-Rich Diet Combined with Leucine, Vitamin D3, and Magnesium Supplementation on Self-Reported Mobility and Health Perception in Adults at Risk of Sarcopenia: A 3-Months Quasi-Experimental Study
    Diana-Lidia Tache-Codreanu, Ana-Maria Tache-Codreanu, Georgeta Stefan, Magdalena Rodica Trăistaru, Elena Rusu, et al.
    Life, 2026
    Background: Sarcopenia is characterized by progressive muscle weakness, impaired physical function, and reduced quality of life. Multimodal strategies combining rehabilitation and nutritional support that influence gut microbiota may help improve functional outcomes in adults at risk of sarcopenia. Objective: To evaluate whether a polyphenol-rich dietary recommendation associated with a nutritional supplement containing leucine, vitamin D3, and magnesium (SarcoDYN®), in the context of a standardized rehabilitation program, provides superior improvements in functional and patient-reported outcomes compared with rehabilitation alone. Methods: This quasi-experimental, non-randomized retrospective study included 28 adults at risk of sarcopenia, divided into a study group (rehabilitation + polyphenol-rich diet + SarcoDYN®) and a control group (rehabilitation only). Assessments were performed at baseline and after 3 months. Outcomes included SARC-F score, handgrip strength (dominant and non-dominant), sit-to-stand performance, perceived mobility, and perceived health status. Within- and between-group comparisons were conducted using appropriate parametric or non-parametric tests, and Spearman correlation analysis explored associations between functional, strength, and perceptual variables. Results: Both groups demonstrated significant within-group improvements in functional and patient-reported outcomes. At follow-up, the study group showed significantly better subjective outcomes, including lower SARC-F scores (U = 30.0, p = 0.002), higher perceived mobility (U = 40.0, p = 0.008), and higher perceived health status (U = 40.0, p = 0.008), compared with the control group. Objective post-intervention measures of handgrip strength and chair-rise performance did not differ significantly between groups. Correlation analysis revealed strong associations between SARC-F score, muscle strength, functional mobility, and perceived health. Conclusions: The combined intervention consisting of a polyphenol-rich diet that influence gut microbiota and SarcoDYN® supplementation, delivered alongside a structured rehabilitation program, was associated with better patient-reported mobility and health perception in adults at risk of sarcopenia. These findings should be considered exploratory and hypothesis-generating, and require confirmation in larger controlled studies.
  • Short-Term Facility-Based Functional Electrical Stimulation for Chronic Post-Stroke Foot Drop: A Pilot Study
    Diana-Lidia Tache-Codreanu, Ioana Angela Rotaru, Mihai-Andrei Butum-Cristea, Georgeta Stefan, Andrei Tache-Codreanu, et al.
    Bioengineering, 2026
    Background: Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for post-stroke drop foot is commonly applied in acute and subacute stroke rehabilitation or as part of long-term home-based programs in chronic patients. Evidence supporting short facility-based rehabilitation programs incorporating FES in chronic populations remains limited. The aim of this study was to explore functional outcomes associated with such a program in a chronic population. Materials and methods: A 10-day facility-based rehabilitation program incorporating FES therapy followed by 3-month follow-up was delivered to 14 chronic post-stroke patients with foot drop (8 women; aged 62.6 ± 12.2 years). FES was applied during walking with stimulation synchronized to the swing phase of gait (35 Hz, 300 μs, 15 min per session). Activities of daily living and mobility were assessed using clinical outcome measures. Statistical significance (p < 0.05), effect sizes, and minimal clinically important difference (MCID) responder rates were evaluated. Results: Statistically significant improvements were observed across all outcome measures post-treatment and at follow-up, with MCID responder rates exceeding 50%. Conclusions: A short facility-based multimodal rehabilitation program incorporating FES was associated with functional improvements in chronic post-stroke patients. Given the multimodal design, these findings cannot be attributed to FES alone and should be interpreted as exploratory.
  • Post-COVID-19 Muscle Weakness and Recovery Patterns After Mild-to-Moderate Infection: A Retrospective Analysis of a Structured Rehabilitation Program Using the MRC Scale
    Ovidiu Cristian Chiriac, Daniela Miricescu, Raluca Mititelu, Silviu Marcel Stanciu, Corina Sporea, et al.
    Healthcare Switzerland, 2026
    Background/Objectives: Post-COVID-19 muscle weakness is common even after mild or moderate infection, driven by systemic inflammation, prolonged inactivity, and reduced functional reserve. This study aimed to describe changes in global muscle strength assessed using the Medical Research Council (MRC) scale in adults recovering from mild or moderate COVID-19 who participated in a structured two-week rehabilitation program, and to compare these changes with those observed under standard medical follow-up. Methods: This retrospective study included 193 adults recovering from mild or moderate COVID-19: 160 who completed a structured inpatient rehabilitation program (study group) and 33 who received no supervised rehabilitation (control group). Muscle strength was assessed using the MRC scale at baseline and at follow-up. Non-parametric analyses (Wilcoxon signed-rank test, Mann–Whitney U test, and Spearman correlation) were used to evaluate within-group changes, between-group differences, and associations with age and sex. Results: Both groups showed significant within-group improvements in muscle strength. In the study group, median MRC scores increased from 50 (IQR 40–56) to 52 (IQR 50–56), with a mean ΔMRC of 2.76 ± 8.72 (p < 0.001). In the control group, MRC scores rose from 50 (40–56) to 52 (43–56), corresponding to a mean ΔMRC of 1.00 ± 2.09 (p = 0.005). The between-group comparison of ΔMRC did not reach statistical significance overall; however, age-stratified analyses indicated greater muscle strength gains in the rehabilitation group among participants aged ≥60 years. Conclusions: Short-term improvements in global muscle strength were observed both after structured rehabilitation and under standard medical follow-up, indicating a substantial contribution of natural recovery. Although participants in the rehabilitation group showed numerically larger gains—most notably in the ≥60-year subgroup—between-group differences in ΔMRC were not statistically significant. Overall, these findings support the feasibility and potential functional value of early, individualized rehabilitation while underscoring the need for adequately powered prospective studies to clarify its incremental benefit beyond spontaneous recovery.
  • Mapping the Emotional Mind: Development and Psychometric Validation of the SIER-C as a Multifactorial Structure with Two Higher-Order Factors Model of Emotional Intelligence and Resilience in School-Age Children
    Elena-Nicoleta Bordea, Oana Alina Apostol, Corina Sporea, Cristian Gabriel Morcov, Ioana Elena Cioca, et al.
    European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education, 2026
    (1) Background: The present study aimed to develop and validate the Scale for the Identification of Emotional Resilience in Children (SIER-C), a psychometric instrument designed to assess key dimensions of emotional intelligence and resilience among children aged 6 to 12 years. (2) Methods: The sample comprised 367 participants (52.3% male, 47.7% female) drawn from both urban and rural educational settings across Romania, selected through stratified random sampling to ensure demographic representativeness. The SIER-C consists of 30 items distributed across six subscales: Recognition and Understanding of Emotions (RUE), Emotion Regulation (ER), Empathy (E), Attitude Toward Failure (ATF), Coping Strategies (CS), and Perseverance and Self-Motivation (PSM), with items rated on a 5-point Likert scale. An Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was initially conducted to examine the underlying factor structure, followed by Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) to validate the model. (3) Results: The EFA suggested a six-factor structure consistent with the intended subscales, which was subsequently confirmed by CFA, demonstrating satisfactory model fit indices and confirming the scale’s construct validity. Internal consistency indices and composite reliability coefficients further indicated robust psychometric properties across subscales. (4) Conclusions: The findings underscore the relevance of SIER-C as a reliable and valid tool for identifying nuanced profiles of emotional intelligence and resilience in children. These profiles provide valuable insights for early detection of emotional and adaptive vulnerabilities and for the design of targeted interventions within educational and clinical frameworks. Future research should explore the longitudinal stability of these constructs and examine the integration of SIER-C within social–emotional learning programs to support the development of emotional competencies from a preventive and developmental perspective.
  • Laryngeal Imaging Datasets for Artificial Intelligence: A Systematic Review of Accessibility, Quality, and Research Gaps
    Ioan-Razvan Pop, Corina Sporea, Șerban Bertesteanu, Dumitru Ferechide
    Balneo and Prm Research Journal, 2025
    Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in laryngeal imaging for computer-aided diagnosis and quantitative assessment. However, the lack of well-annotated, publicly accessible datasets limits the development and validation of reliable AI models in otolaryngology. This review followed the PRISMA 2020 and PRISMA-ScR guidelines to systematically identify and evaluate laryngeal imaging datasets. Comprehensive searches were conducted in PubMed, Scopus, and IEEE Xplore, supplemented by grey literature from Zenodo, GitHub, and Figshare. Eligible studies described human laryngeal imaging datasets designed for diagnostic, segmentation, or classification tasks. Dataset characteristics and quality were assessed using adapted CLAIM criteria across transparency, annotation validity, clinical diversity, and reproducibility. Thirteen unique datasets comprising approximately 87,200 images or frames from 1,949 subjects were identified. Most datasets (69.23%) were publicly accessible, primarily using white-light endoscopy or high-speed videoendoscopy. Manual annotation predominated (84.62%), while histopathologic validation was present in 23.08%. Only three datasets (BAGLS, CE-NBI, and Laves et al.) met high-quality standards. The landscape of laryngeal imaging datasets remains fragmented, with limited metadata, demographic diversity, and reproducibility. Establishing standardized, FAIR-compliant repositories and multicenter collaborations is essential for developing robust and generalizable AI tools in clinical laryngology.
  • Functional Recovery after Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty with Acetabular Defects: The Role of Personalized Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology
    Nicoleta Florența Caraivan, Claudia Camelia Burcea, Corina Sporea, Elena Ioana Iconaru, Ion Mihăilă, et al.
    Balneo and Prm Research Journal, 2025
    Revision total hip arthroplasty (THA) with acetabular defects represents a major challenge in modern orthopedic practice, requiring advanced therapeutic strategies both during surgery and throughout postoperative recovery. Rehabilitation in these cases demands a personalized approach that combines conventional physical therapy with modern interactive technologies capable of enhancing neuromuscular control, functional balance, and overall quality of life. This comparative study included 40 patients who underwent revision THA with acetabular defects, divided into an experimental group (n = 20), which followed an individualized physical therapy program supplemented with exercises on the Huber 360 Platform, and a control group (n = 20), which received only conventional physical therapy. Functional assessments were performed at two time points: T0 (3 months postoperatively, before rehabilitation) and T1 (6 months postoperatively, after completing the 3-month program). The evaluation tools included the Harris Hip Score (HHS), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), and the neuromotor analysis provided by the Huber 360 Platform. Statistical analysis revealed significant improvements in both groups, with substantially greater progress in the experimental group (p < 0.05 for most variables). Integrating the Huber 360 Platform into the rehabilitation protocol enhanced therapeutic efficiency by facilitating sensorimotor re-education, improving postural balance, and optimizing reaction time. Functional outcomes at T1—particularly HHS, SPPB, and BBS—were markedly superior in the experimental group. These findings support the hypothesis that technology-assisted rehabilitation provides measurable benefits in patients undergoing revision THA with acetabular defects, reinforcing the value of multimodal, feedback-driven approaches in contemporary orthopedic rehabilitation practice.
  • Post-COVID-19 Rehabilitation Improves Mobility and Gait Performance: Evidence from TUG and 10MWT
    Ovidiu Cristian Chiriac, Daniela Miricescu, Corina Sporea, Silviu-Marcel Stanciu, Dragos Constantin Lunca, et al.
    Healthcare Switzerland, 2025
    Background and Objectives: COVID-19 has been associated with prolonged inactivity and reduced physical performance, even in mild and moderate cases. This study aimed to evaluate changes in functional mobility and gait speed, assessed with the Timed Up and Go (TUG) and 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT), in patients with mild to moderate post-COVID-19 conditions undergoing a structured rehabilitation program. Materials and Methods: A controlled observational study was conducted on 193 patients (115 women, 78 men) who had recovered from mild to moderate COVID-19. Participants were divided into a rehabilitation group (n = 160) and a control group (n = 33) who did not undergo structured physical therapy. Functional performance was assessed with TUG and 10MWT at admission and at one-year follow-up. Results: Both tests showed significant improvements following rehabilitation. In the rehabilitation group, the proportion of patients classified as functionally independent increased significantly for both the TUG (Cramér’s V = 0.468, p < 0.001) and 10MWT (Cramér’s V = 0.500, p < 0.001). The McNemar test confirmed a moderate within-group improvement for 10MWT (p = 0.001). Older adults (≥60 years) exhibited functional gains comparable to younger participants. A strong association between final TUG and 10MWT categories (Cramér’s V = 0.40, p < 0.001) confirmed the consistency of outcomes. Conclusions: Structured rehabilitation significantly improves balance, gait speed, and functional independence in mild-to-moderate post-COVID-19 patients. These findings highlight that rehabilitation should be integrated into the continuum of post-COVID care, as meaningful recovery is achievable even outside severe cases.
  • The Effort, Dyspnea, and Cooperation Scores in Mild and Moderate Post-COVID-19 Patients: Results of a Retrospective Study
    Ovidiu Cristian Chiriac, Corina Sporea, Daniela Miricescu, Ana Raluca Mitrea, Ileana Adela Vacaroiu, et al.
    Advances in Respiratory Medicine, 2025
    COVID-19 signs and symptoms varied among patients, with the most common being fever, fatigue, sore throat, cough, anorexia, and shortness of breath. (1) Background: This study aimed to assess effort, dyspnea, and cooperation scores in patients with mild and moderate post-COVID-19 forms, both at baseline and after completing a structured physical recovery program. (2) Methods: Our study included 160 post-COVID-19 patients who had experienced mild or moderate disease. (3) Results: Effort and dyspnea scores were significantly lower (p < 0.01), while cooperation scores were significantly higher after the rehabilitation program. Both men and women demonstrated significant increases in cooperation scores after recovery. Additionally, both groups showed statistically significant reductions in effort and dyspnea scores (p < 0.001). Among patients aged under and over 60 years, effort and dyspnea scores decreased after rehabilitation, and cooperation scores increased significantly (p < 0.001). No statistically significant differences were observed between genders in any of the three scores. Similarly, no significant differences by age were found in cooperation or dyspnea scores. A significant negative correlation was observed between cooperation and effort scores: patients with higher cooperation scores tended to report lower effort scores, and vice versa (p < 0.001, R = −0.571). (4) Conclusions: The improved cooperation demonstrated by patients during the physical recovery program was significantly associated with reductions in perceived effort and dyspnea, indicating a positive impact on post-COVID-19 rehabilitation outcomes.
  • Multimodal Analysis of Biomarkers for SMA - Data from the First Six-Month Nusinersen Follow-Up
    Corina Sporea, Mihaela Axente, Gabriel Cristian Bejan, Andrada Mirea, Mihaela Badina
    Balneo and Prm Research Journal, 2025
    Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a severe neuromuscular disorder caused by mutations in the SMN1 gene, with disease severity modulated by the number of SMN2 gene copies. Nusinersen, the first approved disease-modifying therapy, has significantly improved survival and motor outcomes, yet treatment response remains heterogeneous, underscoring the need for sensitive biomarkers. This retrospective study analyzed 53 pediatric patients with SMA types 1–3 treated with nusinersen at the CNCRNC “Dr. N. Robănescu” between October 2018 and May 2022. Clinical (CHOP-INTEND, HFMSE), electrophysiological (CMAP), biochemical (CSF and serum pNF-H, serum creatinine), and genetic (SMN2 copy number) parameters were assessed at baseline and after 6 months (end of the loading period). Statistical analyses included normality testing and correlation analysis (Pearson or Spearman). In the first 6 month of treatment, a decrease in motor neuron degradation due to insufficient SMN2 protein synthesis was observed, which led to a decrease in CSF pNF-H levels and an increase in CMAP values, concomitant with an increase in serum creatinine concentration and better scores on motor scales due to increased muscle activity. Results showed that younger age, fewer SMN2 copies, and more severe disease were associated with lower CMAP amplitudes, higher CSF pNF-H concentrations, poorer motor scores, and lower serum creatinine levels. Strong correlations were observed between CMAP and motor scale scores, and between pNF-H levels and disease severity, with distinct patterns across SMA types. Nusinersen treatment conferred functional benefits in all patient groups, most pronounced in those with greater initial disease burden. These findings highlight the complementary predictive value of multimodal biomarkers for early monitoring of therapeutic response
  • The Influence of a Physical Rehabilitation Program on Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms in post-COVID Patients
    Diana-Lidia Tache-Codreanu, Maria-Veronica Morcov, Ana-Maria Tache-Codreanu, Corina Sporea, Andrei Tache-Codreanu, et al.
    Balneo and Prm Research Journal, 2025
  • The Role of Body Mass Index in Outcomes of Radial Shock Wave Therapy for Adhesive Capsulitis
    Diana-Lidia Tache-Codreanu, Iuliana David, Mihai-Andrei Butum-Cristea, Ana-Maria Tache-Codreanu, Claudia-Camelia Burcea, et al.
    Biomedicines, 2025
  • Exploring the Role of Therapeutic Filmmaking as an Expressive Arts Intervention in the Rehabilitation of Adolescents with Anxiety or Depression: A Narrative Review
    Andrei Tache-Codreanu, Iuliana David, Ioana Angela Rotaru, Teodor Dan Poteca, Ana-Maria Tache-Codreanu, et al.
    Balneo and Prm Research Journal, 2025
  • Development and Validation of the Self-Perceived Anhedonia Scale for Adults: A Novel Tool for Assessing Pleasure Deficits
    Oana Alina Apostol, Ioana Elena Cioca, Maria-Veronica Morcov, Corina Sporea, Cristian-Gabriel Morcov, et al.
    Psychiatry International, 2025
  • Impact of a Multidisciplinary Functional Recovery Program on Post-Lung Transplant Outcomes: A One-Year Follow-Up
    Diana-Lidia Tache-Codreanu, Iuliana David, Dan Corneliu Blendea, Ana-Maria Tache-Codreanu, Maria-Veronica Morcov, et al.
    Balneo and Prm Research Journal, 2025
  • rESWT in Shoulder Periarthritis: Does the Protocol Intensity Matter?—A Quasi-Experimental Non-Randomized Comparative Study
    Diana-Lidia Tache-Codreanu, Iuliana David, Ana-Maria Tache-Codreanu, Corina Sporea, Claudia-Camelia Burcea, et al.
    Life, 2025
  • Therapeutic options and outcomes in pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis with a focus on fingolimod—Eastern European tertiary center experience and literature review
    Alice Denisa Dică, Dana Craiu, Florentina-Ionela Linca, Corina Sporea, Catrinel Iliescu, et al.
    Balneo and Prm Research Journal, 2025
  • The Interplay Between Stress and Eating Attitudes: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Romanian Physical Therapy Students
    Corina Sporea, Maria-Veronica Morcov, Claudiu Ionut Vasile, Ioana Elena Cioca, Oana Alina Apostol, et al.
    Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2025
  • Parenting Styles and Parental Self-Efficacy in Parents of Children with Neurological Disorders
    Ioana Elena Cioca, Maria-Veronica Morcov, Corina Sporea, Oana Alina Apostol, Cristian-Gabriel Morcov, et al.
    Balneo and Prm Research Journal, 2025
  • Biomarker Evolution in Pediatric SMA: Insights from CSF pNF-H Dynamics and SMN2 Copy Number During Nusinersen Therapy
    Mihaela Badina, Gabriel Cristian Bejan, Andrada Mirea, Corina Sporea, Madalina Cristina Leanca, et al.
    Balneo and Prm Research Journal, 2025
  • Predictive Clinical-Biological Markers Over the First 3 Years of Nusinersen Treatment in SMA Type 1 Patients
    Mihaela Badina, Andrada Mirea, Corina Sporea, Gabriel Cristian Bejan
    Balneo and Prm Research Journal, 2024
  • Evolution of Functional and Paraclinical Markers as Predictive Factors in Pediatric Late-Onset SMA Under Nusinersen Treatment: The Role of CSF pNF-H
    Mihaela Badina, Gabriel Cristian Bejan, Corina Sporea, Andrada Mirea
    Balneo and Prm Research Journal, 2024
  • Exploring the Links Between Coping Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, and Age in Adolescents with Neuromotor Disabilities
    Ioana Elena Cioca, Maria Veronica Morcov, Corina Sporea, Oana Alina Apostol, Angelo Pellegrini, et al.
    Children, 2024
  • The Role of the Six-Minute Walk Test in the Functional Evaluation of the Efficacy of Rehabilitation Programs After COVID-19
    Diana-Lidia Tache-Codreanu, Lucian Bobocea, Iuliana David, Claudia-Camelia Burcea, Corina Sporea
    Life, 2024
  • The Benefits of a Rehabilitation Program Following Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction
    Claudia-Camelia Burcea, Maria-Daniela-Antonia Oancea, Diana-Lidia Tache-Codreanu, Luminița Georgescu, Ioana-Cristina Neagoe, et al.
    Life, 2024
  • Impact of Nusinersen on Neurofilament, Creatinine Levels, and Motor Function in Pediatric Spinal Muscular Atrophy Rehabilitation: A Biomarker Analysis
    Mihaela Badina, Corina Sporea, Gabriel Cristian Bejan, Andrada Mirea, Daniela Adriana Ion
    Balneo and Prm Research Journal, 2024
  • Transforming the Management of Articular Fractures in the Foot: A Critical Examination of Current Methods and Future Directions: A Review
    Robert Daniel Dobrotă, Adrian Gheorghe Barbilian, Corina Sporea, Dumitru Ferechide
    Journal of Personalized Medicine, 2024
  • The dynamic of changes of pNFH levels in the CSF compared with the motor scales’ scores during three years of nusinersen treatment in children with spinal muscular atrophy types 2 and 3
    Mihaela Badina, Corina Sporea, Gabriel Cristian Bejan, Andrada Mirea, Daniela Adriana Ion
    Balneo and Prm Research Journal, 2024
  • Effectiveness of passive movement training in patients with cerebral palsy: A comparative analysis of robot-assisted therapy and electrical stimulation in hand rehabilitation
    Corina Sporea, Maria Veronica Morcov, Mirela Morcov, Andrada Mirea
    Balneo and Prm Research Journal, 2023
  • Findings regarding the relationship between parenting styles and sociodemographic parameters in families having children with cerebral palsy
    Oana Alina Apostol, Maria Veronica Morcov, Corina Sporea, Mirela Morcov, Cristian Gabriel Morcov, et al.
    Balneo and Prm Research Journal, 2023
  • Marketing communication and perceived health care quality: Antecedents of physiotherapists’ job satisfaction
    Mirela Morcov, Iuliana Raluca Gheorghe, Consuela Mădălina Gheorghe, Maria Veronica Maria Veronica, Corina Sporea, et al.
    Balneo and Prm Research Journal, 2023
  • Functional results one-year following the anti-vegf therapy in macular pathology
    Nicoleta Anton, Alina Mihaela Neacșu, Daniel Constantin Branișteanu, Ileana Ramona Barac, Aida Geamanu, et al.
    Balneo and Prm Research Journal, 2023
  • The impact of glaucomatous disease on lifestyle and healthy aging. Association between structural visual and auditory functional changes in glaucoma
    Alina Mihaela Neacsu, Corina Sporea, Nicoleta Anton, Lucian Lapusneanu, Maria Cristina Andrei, et al.
    Balneo and Prm Research Journal, 2023
  • Changes in pNFH Levels in Cerebrospinal Fluid and Motor Evolution after the Loading Dose with Nusinersen in Different Types of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    Mihaela Badina, Gabriel Cristian Bejan, Corina Sporea, Liliana Padure, Andrada Mirea, et al.
    Medicina Lithuania, 2023
  • Time-Efficacy in SMA Type 1 and 2 Cases Treated with Nusinersen
    Mihaela Axente, Corina Sporea, Andrada Mirea, Claudia-Camelia Burcea, Daniela Adriana Ion
    Balneo and Prm Research Journal, 2023
  • New methodological aspects in rehabilitation after proximal humerus fracture
    Claudia-Camelia Burcea, Vasile Bobu, Dumitru Ferechide, Ioana Cristina Neagoe, Gabriela Elena Lupușoru, et al.
    Balneo and Prm Research Journal, 2023
  • Clinical and Electrophysiological Changes in Pediatric Spinal Muscular Atrophy after 2 Years of Nusinersen Treatment
    Mihaela Axente, Andrada Mirea, Corina Sporea, Liliana Pădure, Cristina Manuela Drăgoi, et al.
    Pharmaceutics, 2022
  • Physical Therapy and Nusinersen Impact on Spinal Muscular Atrophy Rehabilitative Outcome
    Andrada Mirea, Madalina Cristina Leanca, Gelu Onose, Corina Sporea, Liliana Padure, et al.
    Frontiers in Bioscience Landmark, 2022
  • Combination therapy with nusinersen and onasemnogene abeparvovec-xioi in spinal muscular atrophy type i
    Andrada Mirea, Elena-Silvia Shelby, Mihaela Axente, Mihaela Badina, Liliana Padure, et al.
    Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021
  • Influence of the upper limb motor deficit on functional independence in patients with cerebral palsy
    Corina SPOREA, Dumitru FERECHIDE, and
    Medicina Moderna, 2021
  • Benefits of upper limb functional electrical stimulation in children with spastic cerebral palsy
    Corina SPOREA, Dumitru FERECHIDE, and
    Medicina Moderna, 2021
  • Augmentation and Rehabilitation with Active Orthotic Devices
    Gelu Onose, Maria Veronica Morcov, Corina Sporea, Andrada Mirea, Vlad Ciobanu
    Contemporary Clinical Neuroscience, 2021
  • Clinical features and genetics in non-5q spinal muscular atrophy caused by acid ceramidase deficiency
    Mihaela Axente, Elena-Silvia Shelby, Andrada Mirea, Corina Sporea, Mihaela Badina, et al.
    Journal of Medicine and Life, 2021
  • Innovative therapies in genetic diseases: Cystic fibrosis
    Elena-Silvia Shelby, Florina Mihaela Nedelea, Tanser Huseyinoglu, Relu Cocos, Mihaela Badina, et al.
    Romanian Journal of Pediatrics, 2021
  • Improving the perspectives on quality of life for adolescents with cerebral palsy by medical textile
    CORINA SPOREA, MARGARETA STELA FLORESCU, OLGUTA ANCA ORZAN, IOAN CRISTESCU
    Industria Textila, 2020
  • Comparative assessment of dexterity tests results using two internationally recognized scales in patients with cerebral palsy, users of medical textiles
    CORINA SPOREA, MARGARETA STELA FLORESCU, DUMITRU FERECHIDE, IOAN CRISTESCU
    Industria Textila, 2020
  • Mobile mechatronic/robotic orthotic devices to assist-rehabilitate neuromotor impairments in the upper limb: A systematic and synthetic review
    Gelu Onose, Nirvana Popescu, Constantin Munteanu, Vlad Ciobanu, Corina Sporea, et al.
    Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2018

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    Citations: 2
  • Multimodal Analysis of Biomarkers for SMA-Data from the First Six-Month Nusinersen Follow-Up.
    C Sporea, M Axente, GC Bejan, A Mirea, M Badina
    Balneo & PRM Research Journal 16 (3) , 2025
    2025
  • The Influence of a Physical Rehabilitation Program on Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms in post-COVID Patients.
    DL Tache-Codreanu, MV Morcov, AM Tache-Codreanu, C Sporea, ...
    Balneo & PRM Research Journal 16 (3) , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • Exploring the Role of Therapeutic Filmmaking as an Expressive Arts Intervention in the Rehabilitation of Adolescents with Anxiety or Depression: A Narrative Review.
    A Tache-Codreanu, I David, IA Rotaru, T Dan Poteca, ...
    Balneo & PRM Research Journal 16 (3) , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • The Role of Body Mass Index in Outcomes of Radial Shock Wave Therapy for Adhesive Capsulitis
    DL Tache-Codreanu, I David, MA Butum-Cristea, AM Tache-Codreanu, ...
    Biomedicines 13 (9), 2117 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • RESWT in Shoulder Periarthritis: Does the Protocol Intensity Matter?—A Quasi-Experimental Non-Randomized Comparative Study
    DL Tache-Codreanu, I David, AM Tache-Codreanu, C Sporea, CC Burcea, ...
    Life 15 (6), 922 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 10
  • Berg Balance Scale in post-COVID-19 patients: results from a retrospective study
    OC Chiriac, D Miricescu, C Sporea, AR Mitrea, S Stanciu, R Mititelu, ...
    Journal of Medicine and Life 18 (6), 580 , 2025
    2025
  • Impact of a Multidisciplinary Functional Recovery Program on Post-Lung Transplant Outcomes: A One-Year Follow-Up.
    DL Tache-Codreanu, I David, DC Blendea, AM Tache-Codreanu, ...
    Balneo & PRM Research Journal 16 (2) , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 11
  • Therapeutic options and outcomes in pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis with a focus on fingolimod-Eastern European tertiary center experience and literature review.
    AD Dică, D Craiu, FI Linca, C Sporea, C Iliescu, C Sandu, C Pomeran, ...
    Balneo & PRM Research Journal 16 (2) , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Development and Validation of the Self-Perceived Anhedonia Scale for Adults: A Novel Tool for Assessing Pleasure Deficits
    OA Apostol, IE Cioca, MV Morcov, C Sporea, CG Morcov, A Pellegrini, ...
    Psychiatry International 6 (2), 43 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • The Interplay between stress and eating attitudes: a cross-sectional study among romanian physical therapy students
    C Sporea, MV Morcov, CI Vasile, IE Cioca, OA Apostol, A Mirea, A Punga
    Journal of Clinical Medicine 14 (5), 1755 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 10
  • Parenting Styles and Parental Self-Efficacy in Parents of Children with Neurological Disorders.
    IE Cioca, MV Morcov, C Sporea, OA Apostol, CG Morcov, M Ghita, ...
    Balneo & PRM Research Journal 16 (1) , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 5
  • Biomarker Evolution in Pediatric SMA: Insights from CSF pNF-H Dynamics and SMN2 Copy Number During Nusinersen Therapy.
    M Badina, GC Bejan, A Mirea, C Sporea, MC Leanca, G Nicolae, IE Cioca, ...
    Balneo & PRM Research Journal 16 (1) , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Combination Therapy with Nusinersen and Onasemnogene Abeparvovec-xioi in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type I
    A Mirea, ES Shelby, M Axente, M Badina, L Padure, M Leanca, V Dima, ...
    Journal of Clinical Medicine 10 (23) , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 68
  • Physical therapy and nusinersen impact on spinal muscular atrophy rehabilitative outcome
    A Mirea, MC Leanca, G Onose, C Sporea, L Padure, ES Shelby, V Dima, ...
    Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark 27 (6), 179 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 55
  • Clinical and Electrophysiological Changes in Pediatric Spinal Muscular Atrophy after 2 Years of Nusinersen Treatment
    M Axente, A Mirea, C Sporea, L Padure, CM Dragoi, AC Nicolae, DA Ion
    Pharmaceutics 14 (10), 2074 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 29
  • Mobile Mechatronic/Robotic Orthotic Devices to Assist–Rehabilitate Neuromotor Impairments in the Upper Limb: A Systematic and Synthetic Review
    G Onose, N Popescu, C Munteanu, V Ciobanu, C Sporea, MD Mirea, ...
    Frontiers in neuroscience 12, 577 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 25
  • Clinical features and genetics in non-5q spinal muscular atrophy caused by acid ceramidase deficiency
    M Axente, ES Shelby, A Mirea, C Sporea, M Badina, L Padure, DA Ion
    JOURNAL of MEDICINE and LIFE 14 (3), 424-428 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 17
  • The Role of the Six-Minute Walk Test in the Functional Evaluation of the Efficacy of Rehabilitation Programs After COVID-19
    DL Tache-Codreanu, L Bobocea, I David, CC Burcea, C Sporea
    Life 14 (11), 1514 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 15
  • Improving the perspectives on quality of life for adolescents with cerebral palsy by medical textile
    C Sporea, OA Orzan, MS Florescu, I Cristescu
    INDUSTRIA TEXTILA EDITORIAL BOARD, 80 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 13
  • The benefits of a rehabilitation program following medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction
    CC Burcea, MDA Oancea, DL Tache-Codreanu, L Georgescu, IC Neagoe, ...
    Life 14 (11), 1355 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 12
  • Findings regarding the relationship between parenting styles and sociodemographic parameters in families having children with cerebral palsy
    OA Apostol, MV Morcov, C Sporea, M Morcov, CG Morcov, IE Cioca
    Balneo and PRM Research Journal 14 (4) , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 12
  • Impact of a Multidisciplinary Functional Recovery Program on Post-Lung Transplant Outcomes: A One-Year Follow-Up.
    DL Tache-Codreanu, I David, DC Blendea, AM Tache-Codreanu, ...
    Balneo & PRM Research Journal 16 (2) , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 11
  • Effectiveness of Passive Movement Training in Patients with Cerebral Palsy: A Comparative Analysis of Robot-Assisted Therapy and Electrical Stimulation in Hand Rehabilitation
    C Sporea, MV Morcov, M Morcov, A Mirea
    Balneo and PRM Research Journal 14 (4) , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 11
  • New methodological aspects in rehabilitation after proximal humerus fracture
    CC Burcea, V Bobu, D Ferechide, IC Neagoe, GE Lupușoru, C Sporea, ...
    Balneo and PRM Research Journal 14 (2) , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 11
  • RESWT in Shoulder Periarthritis: Does the Protocol Intensity Matter?—A Quasi-Experimental Non-Randomized Comparative Study
    DL Tache-Codreanu, I David, AM Tache-Codreanu, C Sporea, CC Burcea, ...
    Life 15 (6), 922 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 10
  • The Interplay between stress and eating attitudes: a cross-sectional study among romanian physical therapy students
    C Sporea, MV Morcov, CI Vasile, IE Cioca, OA Apostol, A Mirea, A Punga
    Journal of Clinical Medicine 14 (5), 1755 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 10
  • Changes in pNFH Levels in Cerebrospinal Fluid and Motor Evolution after the Loading Dose with Nusinersen in Different Types of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    M Badina, GC Bejan, C Sporea, L Padure, A Mirea, MC Leanca, M Axente, ...
    Medicina 59 (7), 1244 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 9
  • The dynamic of changes of pNFH levels in the CSF compared with the motor scales’ scores during three years of nusinersen treatment in children with spinal muscular atrophy …
    M Badina, C Sporea, GC Bejan, A Mirea, DA Ion
    Balneo and PRM Research Journal 15 (1), 1-13 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 8
  • Time-Efficacy in SMA Type 1 and 2 Cases Treated with Nusinersen
    M Axente, C Sporea, A Mirea, CC Burcea, DA Ion
    Balneo and PRM Research Journal 14 (2) , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 8
  • Exploring the links between coping strategies, emotional intelligence, and age in adolescents with neuromotor disabilities
    IE Cioca, MV Morcov, C Sporea, OA Apostol, A Pellegrini, EN Bordea
    Children 11 (12), 1466 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 7
  • Impact of Nusinersen on Neurofilament, Creatinine Levels, and Motor Function in Pediatric Spinal Muscular Atrophy Rehabilitation: A Biomarker Analysis
    M Badina, C Sporea, GC Bejan, A Mirea, DA Ion
    Balneo and PRM Research Journal 15 (2), 1-23 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 7
  • The Influence of a Physical Rehabilitation Program on Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms in post-COVID Patients.
    DL Tache-Codreanu, MV Morcov, AM Tache-Codreanu, C Sporea, ...
    Balneo & PRM Research Journal 16 (3) , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6