I Love Neuro
213 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago -We are a couple of neurologic physical therapists on the quest to keep the passion, commitment, and possibilities alive for those who love neuro rehab and wellness like us, without burnout and overwhelm. This show is great for neuro therapists and trainers looking to stay up to date and make a greater impact. Join us in this important movement to elevate healthcare!
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209: How To Close the Gap Between Research And Practice With Dr. Carolee Winstein, PhD, PT, FAPTA
April 15, 2024 04:30 - 58 minutes - 52.3 MBHave you ever felt like there was a disconnect between what the researchers are thinking and what you, as a clinician, are thinking? You’re not the only one! The desire to bridge the gap between research and what really goes on in the clinic has been a topic of discussion for decades. We interviewed Dr. Carolee Winstein, PhD, PT, FAPTA about this very topic and what the possible solutions may be. Dr. Winstein, a pivotal figure in redirecting professional focus towards motor control, motor le...
208: “Old Not Weak” How You Should Actually Train Aging Adults With Dustin Jones, PT, DPT, GCS
April 08, 2024 04:30 - 57 minutes - 53.7 MBHow much are you challenging the older adults you work with What biases do you have about someone when you see their age or comorbidities? Are they limiting how much you push them? Have you ever thought about the consequences of not pushing someone enough?? On today’s show we interviewed Dr. Dustin Jones, PT, DPT, GCS about his approach to working with aging adults and how it challenges the norm. He was working in skilled nursing facilities and seeing nearly everyone with the same exercises...
207: Intensity Isn’t Just For Therapy Sessions With Han Nguyen, PT, DPT, NCS
April 01, 2024 04:30 - 54 minutes - 39.9 MBEveryone is on their own timeline. For some the notion to start a business doesn’t happen until well into their career. For others it happens almost immediately. For some, the slow growth method is right. For others it’s full speed ahead. Dr. Han Nguyen, PT, DPT, NCS is a PT who’s constantly seeking growth and opportunity. She asks, “what’s next?” and continues to strive for more and better. In today’s show we had the opportunity to learn about how she set up a multidisciplinary neuro rehab ...
206: What To Do When You’re Overwhelmed In Your Business
March 25, 2024 04:30 - 46 minutes - 43.8 MBBusy-ness and fluctuations are pretty normal when running a business but do you have trouble turning your business brain off? Can you go on vacation without working? Do you know the signs in your body when you’ve hit your edge? In the world of hustle culture how do you show up differently so you can love what you do and make it sustainable without wanting to burn it all to the ground? If you’re finding it difficult to step away from your business, this episode is for you. If you’re feeling f...
205: What You Must Know About Medicare Maintenance Therapy And What Can Happen If You Don’t With Robbie Leonard, PT, DPT, CHC
March 18, 2024 04:30 - 53 minutes - 37.6 MBWho wants to talk about a fun topic?! What if learning about Medicare Maintenance Therapy actually was fun and didn’t make you fall asleep? Well, that’s what you’re going to get on today’s episode! We sat down with our favorite Medicare Utilization Reviewer, Dr. Robbie Leonard, PT, DPT, CHC to discuss the hot and sticky points about Medicare skilled therapy. We know a LOT of US-based therapists have questions and we’re here to help! In today’s show we discuss some common misconceptions about...
204: The Most Effective Way To Incorporate The Evidence With EVERY Patient With Oscar Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS
March 11, 2024 04:30 - 1 hour - 47 MBDo you feel like you’re as great a clinician as you could be? Do you know how to apply the evidence in an individualized way? Are you missing anything in your therapy toolbox, if so, do you know what it is? In today’s show we were so excited to interview Dr. Oscar Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS after he won the PT Clinical Excellence in Neurology Award from the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy component of the American Physical Therapy Association. Oscar is dedicated to the advancement of phys...
203: Vestibular Private Practice, Mentorship And The Real Balancing Act With Christina Garrity, PT, DPT, NCS
March 04, 2024 05:30 - 52 minutes - 37.3 MBIn today’s show we interviewed Dr. Christina Garrity, PT, DPT, NCS about her vestibular therapy world! She left her clinic job to start a private practice because she found that people were not getting quick or easy enough access to this time-sensitive care. She made it happen while also juggling a busy family life plus teaching in PT programs. Soon she was given an opportunity to become a PhD candidate that she could not turn down. In the conversation we discuss the details of how she start...
202: How To Prevent Falls From Retropulsion in PD
February 26, 2024 05:30 - 27 minutes - 20.3 MBIn this week’s episode we address a listener’s question about retropulsion in people with Parkinson’s. In the show we define retropulsion then provide a plethora of ideas for you to try with your clients to help them restore their ability to move backwards without falling! Sit to Stand (STS) and Standing Postural Issues: Biggest issue: inadequate weight shift forward Factors contributing: “off” medications, low medication with increased bradykinesia, dyskinesia “on” medication Postural c...
201: Opportunities and Challenges Are Really A Matter Of Perspective
February 19, 2024 05:30 - 41 minutes - 29.7 MBIn this episode we have an authentic conversation with our NeuroBiz coach Emily Duval Ledger about goal setting, set backs, expectations and more. In the show we share our big and small goals and words of the year as well as what they mean to us. With goals can come expectations and even an attachment to achieving it. What does it mean if you don’t achieve it? Was it worth pursuing or do you feel bad? Join us in exploring the thoughts about setting, pursuing, and achieving goals in the conte...
200: What We’ve Learned In 200 Episodes And Our Top Episodes Revealed!
February 12, 2024 05:30 - 58 minutes - 40.8 MBWelcome to the 200th episode!! It’s just Erin and Claire on this one. We reflect on how far we’ve come since we first started the show and what we’ve learned. We discussed our memory of first (virtually) meeting JJ and our other instructors and where that led us, our favorite memories from the podcast, the amazing people and connections we’ve made because of having this company, where we’re going in 2024 and beyond, and the 10 top most downloaded episodes! If you want to check out our most...
199: The Must-Know Documentation Guidelines From A Utilization Reviewer
February 05, 2024 05:30 - 53 minutes - 37.4 MBYou do not want to miss this episode!! On today’s show we address one of the most popular topics of discussion among therapists - DOCUMENTATION! The aspect of the job we love to hate. It can be so confusing to know what to include, how to justify, how to demonstrate medical necessity, and on and on. Lucky for you we have a PT Sparky who works as a utilization reviewer. Rachel Walker, DPT, GCS, CBIS, CLWT, CCI is here today and can explain it all! We asked our audience and social media what...
198: Creative Strategies For Using Resistance Bands To Improve Function With Dr. JJ Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD
January 29, 2024 05:30 - 45 minutes - 32.7 MBDo you like new, creative ideas? In this episode we’re talking about why we’re on a kick with resistance bands. Like a lot of equipment we use in neuro rehab it was first intended to be used in the fitness and general rehab population, and because neuro clinicians are crafty we found the uses far surpass strengthening isolated muscles. There are a lot of different types of resistance bands so we’ll talk about some of our favorites. We’ll also discuss different ways these can be used and how ...
197: How To Apply The Principles of Neuroplasticity To OT With Briana Elson, MS, OTR/L
January 22, 2024 05:30 - 44 minutes - 29.8 MBMaking every session as effective as possible is the goal of a good therapist. It’s critical for helping patients recover function. Want to talk about the principles of neuroplasticity as they apply to occupational therapy? On today’s show we’ll discuss the first 5 principles from the Evidence-Based Review of Stroke Rehabilitation (EBRSR) 2018 update and provide examples of how to apply them in OT practice. Briana Elson, MS, OTR/L, BCPR, CBIS is an OT clinician and mentor at a top rehabilita...
196: Rapidly Improving Outcomes For Chronic Stroke Survivors With Vivistim
January 15, 2024 05:30 - 51 minutes - 36.2 MBOn today’s show we interviewed Amanda Saylor and Becca Carr, aka @neuro_OTs on Instagram, about an exciting, relatively new piece of technology advancing outcomes for stroke survivors called Vivistim. This device is the first FDA approved implantable device for rehab for upper extremity recovery. It was approved in August 2021 and is being used in many cities across the US for people with chronic, ischemic stroke in addition to intensive therapy. In the show you’ll learn: The results of the...
195: What To Know About Post-Stroke Dizziness With Nidhi Seth, PT, DPT
January 08, 2024 05:30 - 45 minutes - 27.2 MBOn today’s show we interviewed Dr. Nidhi Seth, PT, DPT, CCVT, CSRS. She is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with specialization in concussion, neurological and vestibular disorders. After earning her undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy from India, she then went on to pursue her Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (PP-DPT) at Loma Linda University in Southern California. Dr. Seth further completed extensive training and clinical certifications in neurologic and vestibular disorders as ...
194: Health Coaching And PT: A Match Made In Heaven With Kathleen Olsen, PT, MS, PCES
January 01, 2024 05:30 - 49 minutes - 28.9 MBIf you’re tired of the top-down approach or hierarchical model of delivering care and want to embrace more of a biopsychosocial model into your practice, this is a great episode for you! Erin interviews Kathleen Olsen, PT, MS, PCES, a physical therapist with over 17 years of experience treating pelvic health, neurologic and orthopedic conditions. In 2018, she became certified as a women’s health coach from the Integrative Women’s Health Institute. She’s also a certified pregnancy and postpar...
193: Sowing The Love: Harvesting Wins, Weeding Woes, And Business Shenanigans With NeuroBiz Besties
December 25, 2023 05:30 - 51 minutes - 26.1 MBAs we approach the end of year / new year it’s a great time to think about where you’re going and where you’ve been. Follow along as we discuss what seeds we’ve sown over the past months, what we are celebrating, and what we are removing from our hypothetical gardens with Emily Duval Ledger, Neuro Biz coach. Erin is working to implement the Profit First formula into business and found a company that works as a fractional CFO (aka part time for different companies) for cash based medical comp...
192: Yoga Improves Outcomes In PT/OT With Chandler Tyrrell, OTR/L, CSRS, RYT 200
December 18, 2023 05:30 - 52 minutes - 37.7 MBThank you for joining us today in a discussion about incorporating yoga into therapy! Erin interviewed Chandler Tyrrell, OTR/L, CSRS who practices in northern Virginia in both inpatient rehab and outpatient settings. She fell in love with yoga after her first class and knew she wanted to become certified. She also found a calling in occupational therapy and saw the benefit of having both specialties in her background to be extremely helpful for people with neurologic conditions. Chandler bec...
191: Top Tips For Working With Someone With ALS: PT And OT Perspectives!
December 11, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBWe have a special treat for you today! Erin interviewed Renee Hetzler, PT, DPT, NCS and Bernadette Cummings, OTR/L, ATP who both specialize in working with people with ALS to have a conversation about caring for individuals with ALS. There are do’s and don’ts when working with this population and we wanted to bring it to you! If you’re someone who doesn’t see this population very often and you want to know what to focus on, the timeline of events you should be tuned into and how to prioritiz...
190: Why All Of Your Neuro Clients Need Vestibular Therapy And How To Address It With Christina Garrity, PT, DPT, NCS
December 04, 2023 05:30 - 53 minutes - 37.9 MBVestibular screening and treatment doesn’t have to be only for vestibular specialists! On today’s show we interviewed Dr. Christina Garrity, PT, DPT, NCS about the gaps that exist in vestibular care. All humans have vestibular systems and they can be negatively impacted by neurologic diagnoses, but how do you know if they aren’t reporting dizziness? How do you build treatments into your plan of care when you have so many other things to focus on for “non-vestibular patients” or when you don’...
189: How A Dog Improves Symptom Tracking And Transforms Care For People With Brain Injuries With Lynne Becker, MSPH
November 27, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBOn today’s show Erin interviews Lynne Becker, MSPH, a biostatistician & epidemiologist with more than 25 years of experience in clinical trials about her platform, Power of Patients, which focuses on empowering patients and caregivers with a free personalized app to track their symptoms and triggers. Power of Patients uses a virtual dog, Sallie (modeled after a real therapy dog!) to help people with brain injuries easily track their symptoms and triggers, alert their medical team of changes,...
188: 20 Years Of Neuro Recovery With Meghan Malley, PT, DPT
November 20, 2023 05:30 - 55 minutes - 37.5 MBMultidisciplinary neuro clinics in private practice are a rarity! It's much more common to see ortho clinics and hospital based neuro clinics, so when we learn about inspiring and awesome places like The Recovery Project in Michigan we want to know more! On today’s show we spoke with Meghan Malley, PT, DPT, the Program Director at The Recovery Project. Their clinic is dedicated to knowledge translation, incorporating the latest research into practice, innovation, and providing the highest qu...
187: What Do You Promise Your Clients? Can You Promise Something??
November 13, 2023 05:30 - 33 minutes - 20.6 MBDon’t shy away from promising something to your neuro clients just because you are in healthcare or healthcare adjacent! You may feel funny about it because you feel the need to be straightforward. You may think you can't guarantee an outcome, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have a promise with what you offer people. On today’s show we discuss the power of the promise, what it is, and how to formulate yours. You’ll hear examples of promises, how to do them and how not to do them, as well as ...
186: DPT Student Entrepreneur: When Your Passion Can’t Wait Until Graduation!
November 06, 2023 05:30 - 42 minutes - 25.9 MBOn today’s show Erin interviews a third year Doctor of Physical Therapy Student, Alexandra Kozich about the launch of her new business, Exercise, Rehab, and Wellness for Individuals with Degenerative Diseases (ERWIDD). Alex aims to improve access to health and wellness information to all individuals with degenerative conditions through her new online platform and exercise programs. She’s balancing her duties as a third year DPT student while building this business and has learned a lot in th...
185: Everything You Need To Know About NCS Recertification With Arielle Resnick, PT, DPT, NCS
October 30, 2023 04:30 - 54 minutes - 39.2 MBErin and Claire have had their board certification in neurologic physical therapy since 2010 and 2009, respectively, and have had some questions (and stress) about the recertification process all along the way. It turns out our friends have too! We’ve received a number of questions from all of you looking for answers and help. On today’s show you will get the help you’re looking for regarding your NCS recertification! Dr. Arielle Resnick, PT, DPT, NCS (yes, we know we’re not supposed to writ...
184: Functional Movement Disorders: Where Do You Even Start? With Ali Elder, PT, DPT, NCS
October 23, 2023 04:30 - 53 minutes - 39.2 MBFunctional Movement Disorders can be challenging to treat and recover from despite how common they are. The research is growing yet still doesn’t always give enough answers given how variable and complex the presentations can be. On today’s show Board Certified Neurologic Specialist and Schmidt Movement Disorders Fellowship graduate Dr. Ali Elder, PT, DPT, NCS gives you the breakdown on FMD - at least as much as we can cover in under an hour! She’s going to help you understand: What the...
183: When You Should NOT Take Out A Business Loan
October 16, 2023 04:30 - 42 minutes - 26.4 MBOur biz coach Emily Duval Ledger joins the show today to talk about business loans. When is it the right time to take out a loan for your business? What are the right reasons to take one out and what are the wrong ones? Should you ever take one out? Let’s help you work through the thought process in case this is something you’re considering! Today we talk through Claire’s experience of using loans for Rogue through the pandemic and how the money was used, why it made sense, and her plan for ...
182: Assessing And Treating Dysautonomia In Neuro Clients With Jennifer Lazaro, PT, DPT, NCS
October 09, 2023 04:30 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBDr. Jennifer Lazaro, PT, DPT, NCS is back on the show today! She is an instructor inside NeuroSpark and the mentor who leads Office Hours for our members. She has a special interest in treating people with autonomic, postural, breathing dysfunction, which are really challenging aspects of care to address. We invited her to come on the show to explain what to look for and what to do! In the show we discuss this and more: What are the basics of the parasympathetic nervous system and what do...
181: Is Profit In Our Industry A Dirty Word? A Book Discussion With Emily Duval Ledger!
October 02, 2023 04:30 - 46 minutes - 34.5 MBOn today’s show we had a discussion on a common business book that Claire, Erin and Emily have recently read called Profit First by Mike Michalowicz. If you’re like most of us, you didn’t get into business to make loads of money. You have a service-driven business and care first and foremost about helping people recover and live better lives with neurologic conditions. You may even have a bad taste in your mouth about the idea of “profit” or “making money.” (If so you probably are also havin...
180: What Does Intensity Training Look Like In Occupational Therapy? - Part 2
September 25, 2023 04:30 - 47 minutes - 34.3 MBOn today’s show we continued our conversation with neuro OT, Briana Elson. She is an AOTA fellowship trained neurologic occupational therapist from Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville, FL who is also Board Certified in Physical Rehabilitation (BCPR) through AOTA and a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) through Brain Injury Association of America. In today’s show you’ll learn how intensive therapy is applied from an occupational therapist’s perspective. We discuss constraint induce...
179: What Does Intensity Training Look Like In Occupational Therapy? - Part 1
September 18, 2023 04:30 - 48 minutes - 34.8 MBOn today’s show we had a great conversation with neuro OT, Briana Elson. She is an AOTA fellowship trained neurologic occupational therapist from Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville, FL who is also Board Certified in Physical Rehabilitation (BCPR) through AOTA and a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) through Brain Injury Association of America. She is here to provide her insights on neuro rehabilitation from an occupational therapist’s perspective. We hear her career path, options an...
178: Why You Should Do Priming Activities To Enhance Intensive Practice In Neuro With Dr. JJ Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, NCS
September 11, 2023 04:30 - 46 minutes - 33.3 MBWe know there are so many things we can and should be doing for our patients to help them achieve better outcomes and reach their goals. What do you know about priming? Are you doing anything that primes their system for learning? If so, how are you measuring it? How do you know it’s working? Join us for a discussion on the latest research, inspired by a podcast by the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy of the APTA released on June 29, 2023 where the authors of a 2023 article discuss the...
177: What To Know And To Do About PPPD With Haylie Leighton, PT, DPT, NCS
September 04, 2023 04:30 - 50 minutes - 36.4 MBIf you have someone with PPPD or suspect it, this is the episode for you! Dr. Haylie Leighton, PT, DPT, NCS is clinical director at Advanced Neurologic Rehabilitation in Arizona and she is here to explain what Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (or PPPD) is, how to evaluate it, and how to treat it. In the show you’ll learn all about this chronic functional disorder, which falls under the umbrella of Functional Neurologic Disorders (or FND). Haylie will break down the 5 diagnostic cr...
176: Unmasking Movement Potential Through Movement Discovery With Dr. Beth Fisher, PhD, PT, FAPTA
August 28, 2023 04:30 - 46 minutes - 34.8 MBDr. Beth Fisher, PhD, PT, FAPTA joins us on the show again to talk about something that has been the impetus of her career: movement analysis. As rehab professionals sometimes we can overcomplicate movement impairments thinking it is always due to pathology and overlook the simpler underlying cause, namely implicit choice. Do people with neurologic conditions move a certain way because they must or because they (unknowingly) choose to? How do you decide? What if you could correct dysfunction...
175: Finding The Setting That’s Right For YOU With Sharan Sangha, MA, CCC-SLP
August 21, 2023 04:30 - 43 minutes - 31.8 MBOn today’s show speech therapist, Sharan Sangha shares what her experience has been like navigating the early years of her career path. Just 2 years out of school, she started working in the hospital setting and quickly found it wasn’t for her. She wasn’t sure whether she was just feeling nervous and needed more experience or whether she really just needed to change to another setting. It can be difficult to listen to the signs that we’re not in the right place. As healthcare workers we unde...
174: Mastering The Vestibular System With Helena Esmonde, PT, DPT, NCS
August 14, 2023 04:30 - 53 minutes - 41.1 MBOn today’s show we were excited to have a discussion with Dr. Helena Esmonde, PT, DPT, NCS. She is a vestibular expert and shares her journey as a vestibular therapist in multiple settings, including the ED, as well as the very interesting course her career has taken. Helena has over 18 years of clinical experience as a neurologic clinical specialist, was vestibular trained at Emory's vestibular competency course, and co-founded Vestibular First, a company which makes affordable infrared vid...
173: Improving Access To Care In Rural Areas And Ramping Up Creative Dual Tasking With Jamie Haines, PT, DScPT, NCS
August 07, 2023 04:30 - 50 minutes - 37.4 MBOn today’s show we interview one of our amazing NeuroSpark instructors, Dr. Jamie Haines, PT, DScPT, NCS. Jamie is an Associate Professor in the Physical Therapy Department at Central Michigan University where she teaches neurologic physical therapy content. She is passionate about teaching students and clinicians and working with people with Parkinson’s. One of Jamie’s missions is to improve access to care in rural communities and she is working on this in Michigan through a program funded ...
172: Red Flags And Screening For Visual Deficits With Melissa Kimmerling, EdD, MOT, OTR/L
July 31, 2023 04:30 - 57 minutes - 42.6 MBOn today’s show Dr. Melissa Kimmerling, an occupational therapist in Nebraska, outlines the visual changes that can occur in a person with Parkinson’s, why these changes are happening, what red flags to look for if you need to refer to OT or another professional, and how you can cue or address the issue. As the Director of Occupational Therapy programs at Nebraska Methodist College and Vice President of Policy and Advocacy for the Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association (NBCOT) Melissa sha...
171: When To Refer To Speech Therapy: Key Indicators You May Not Know About With Stephanie Callander, MS, CCC-SLP
July 24, 2023 04:30 - 53 minutes - 38.7 MBOn today’s show we interviewed our first speech therapist! Stephanie Callander, MS, CCC-SLP has worked with people with Parkinson's since 2016 to help them improve and maintain their speech, voice, and swallow function. She is certified in SPEAK OUT! from Parkinson Voice Project. In this episode you’ll learn: What SPEAK OUT! is and how it differs from LSVT LOUD What to look for when someone needs to be referred to speech therapy (hint: there are key indicators you may not realize!) Ho...
170: Achieving Inclusive Fitness With The EvolutionVN And Fit 4 Life Program With Amy Bois
July 17, 2023 04:30 - 35 minutes - 26.6 MBExercise equipment, gyms and programs have not always been available to people of all ability levels. It’s something that is extremely important for quality of life, independence, and function, so when we learn about something that can help we want to know more! We get genuinely curious about the innovative products out there, particularly ones with a big mission and trying to get the word out. We wanted to know more about the EvolutionVN Home Gym selfishly to help our clients and figured yo...
169: The Steps It Took To Build A Neuro Rehab Dream Practice With Jefferson Holm, PT, DPT, NCS
July 10, 2023 04:30 - 52 minutes - 37.2 MBOn today’s show Erin interviews Dr. Jefferson Holm PT, DPT, NCS, the owner and founder of Advanced Neurologic Rehabilitation in Arizona. Jefferson took a different approach to start and build his neuro rehab clinic than many people we’ve talked to. He dove right into getting the space, the equipment, and the big bank loan rather than starting small and safe. Not seeing what his community needed for the people living with neurologic conditions after they were discharged from the hospitals, he...
168: How To Combat Imposter Syndrome In Neuro Biz With Emily Duval Ledger
July 03, 2023 04:30 - 55 minutes - 40.8 MBImposter Syndrome! Have you had it? Do you currently have it? Or are you like Claire and Erin who feel like they don’t really until they hear the definition of Imposter Syndrome and realize it happens all the time?! Everyone you know and admire has had it or experienced it at one time or another. In today’s show we’ll discuss some tangible ways this might be showing up for you (even if you’re not consciously labeling it Imposter Syndrome) and what to do about it! Let’s normalize this happeni...
167: A Conversation About Urban Poling And The Many Ways It Can Help Your Neuro Clients
June 26, 2023 04:30 - 47 minutes - 27.9 MBWe’re doing something a little different on today’s show! Are you using poles with your neuro clients? Using poles can be a great way for your clients to get a full body workout, increase intensity during therapeutic activities, navigate difficult terrain, improve arm swing, assist with balance, and improve gait. But not all poles are created equal, so we needed to learn more! We invited 2 of our Sparkies (aka NeuroSpark members) to the show to have a genuine conversation about Urban Pol...
166: Improving Gait Outcomes With The NewGait Device
June 19, 2023 04:30 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBOn today’s show we interview Benga Adeeko, the CEO of MQT Innovations, maker of the NewGait device, an innovative gait rehab device. An engineer by background, Benga accidentally stumbled into the rehab world with his product that was originally designed to help athletes sprint faster when a physical therapist tried the device on her patient with an incomplete spinal cord injury. Pre-NewGait the patient’s walking was extremely limited, but after training with the NewGait she was able to comp...
165: Tangible Takeaways: How To Free Yourself (And Your Clients) With Boundaries With Emily Duval Ledger
June 12, 2023 04:30 - 48 minutes - 35.6 MBDo you feel strung along by other people’s expectations, needs, and desires of you? Maybe you’re answering emails at all hours of the day and night. Maybe you feel compelled to provide comprehensive solutions to people during times that aren’t their scheduled appointment time. Maybe you feel bad saying you don’t want to work on the weekend even though you technically could. In today’s episode we talk about boundaries. A concept that’s become common language, yet not talked about the way we’r...
164: The Missing Pieces For Treating Dystonia With Dr. Nancy Byl, PhD, PT
June 05, 2023 04:30 - 46 minutes - 34.5 MBOne of the pioneers in dystonia research and treatment joined us today on the show! We were thrilled to sit down with Dr. Nancy Byl to hear about her fascinating career and take a tiny peek into her knowledge-filled brain. She is a leading expert on treating dystonia and has a comprehensive approach to working with individuals with dystonia that includes improving their stress, lifestyle and sleep in addition to training motor control. However, sensory processing is an often overlooked and m...
163: Loving Non-Clinical Neuro Therapy Work With Danielle Blankenship, PT, DPT
May 29, 2023 04:30 - 32 minutes - 24.4 MBDid you know there’s work out there that uses your clinical skills in a non-clinical way? Sure, most clinicians LOVE to treat patients and clients, but things can change. Maybe you get burned out. Maybe you need to move. Maybe you want more variety. Maybe you just want less clinical work as the years go by. Did you know you had options? In this week’s episode we interviewed Danielle Blankenship, a biomedical engineer turned neuro PT who also happens to work in a non-clinical neuro role at Ne...
162: How To Learn More In Less Time
May 22, 2023 04:30 - 30 minutes - 22.4 MBAs busy as we all are we still want to learn new things and improve as healthcare professionals. So how do you go about doing that? Learn from us and our colleagues about the best way to keep growing well into your career! We share top takeaways from our recent lessons inside NeuroSpark and what’s coming up this summer! So much great stuff! NeuroSpark is open for a limited time at the time of this episode being published! Learn more at www.neurocollaborative.com/neurospark
161: No Matter What Route You Take In Your Career Path, You’re Never Running Alone With Angie Brown, PT, DPT
May 15, 2023 04:30 - 43 minutes - 32.8 MBSo you’re a therapist and treating patients is your thing. Yes! That’s amazing. Did you know you can do pretty much anything with the skills you’ve gained as a therapist to meet your own life goals and desires?! The beauty of our profession is there are so many ways you can make the impact you desire. On today’s show Erin talks to an ortho PT turned running coach who helps Real Life Runners create more health, balance, and happiness while achieving their running goals. She’s seen too many pe...
160: The Surprising Ways Your Knowledge Of Neuro Therapy Can Help You Understand Your Finances With Heather Bhide, PT, DPT, NCS
May 08, 2023 04:30 - 54 minutes - 41.3 MBOn today’s show Erin interviews a brilliant, multi-passionate neuro physical therapist who followed her strengths and curiosities throughout her career. Heather Bhide has been a neuro PT for over 15 years and talks about the twists and turns of her career showing you that there are so many amazing opportunities in our field. One of her specialty treatment areas is facial rehab and we spent some time learning the do’s and don’ts of rehabilitation from facial paralysis. She is also someone who...