Gerard Fluet, PhD, DPT

Associate Professor
Rutgers, Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences Department, School of Health Professions

Dr. Gerard Fluet is a senior researcher and licensed physical therapist with over two decades of experience in neurorehabilitation research and clinical practice. He holds a faculty appointment at Rutgers University and has contributed extensively to the development and validation of novel rehabilitation technologies aimed at improving upper extremity function after stroke and in pediatric populations with neurological conditions. His research focuses on the integration of robotics, exergaming, and neuromodulation into therapy protocols, with a particular emphasis on maximizing neuroplasticity and functional recovery.
Dr. Fluet has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and presented widely at national and international conferences. His work bridges academic rigor with clinical application, ensuring that innovative technologies are grounded in evidence-based practice and responsive to the real-world needs of individuals with disabilities and the therapists who serve them.

Poster(s):

• Improved Upper Extremity Function in Individuals with Chronic Stroke by Combining Home-based Exergame Rehabilitation Program Paired with Vagus Nerve Stimulation

• Tech-driven Exergaming to Support Therapeutic Activity Targeting Upper Extremity Function in Persons with Central Nervous System Dysfunction - A Convergent Mixed Methods Case Series