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Know Stroke Podcast

78 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings

Welcome to the Know Stroke Podcast with your co-hosts Mike Garrow (stroke caregiver) & David Dansereau (stroke survivor).  Listen back to Episode 1 of the podcast to hear our personal stories of how stroke impacted our lives and sparked a mission to amplify the voices, contributions, and achievements of change makers in stroke care. 
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Episodes

Stroke Thriver Spotlight: Rory Polera

March 20, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MB

Episode 69 - we welcome Rory Polera to the show to share his story as a young stroke survivor - or as we like to say, "stroke thriver". Show highlights: Rory Polera shares his incredible journey of resilience and recovery after experiencing multiple ischemic strokes within a short span at the age of 36. Despite the challenges, Rory's determination and support system propelled him through a rigorous rehabilitation process. Rory shares how data tracking played a crucial role in monitoring...

Closing the Loop: OhioHealth's Path from Rehab to Community Fitness

March 03, 2024 13:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MB

Episode 68 - join us as we chat with Lauren Esposito, Operations Manager at OhioHealth Neuroscience Wellness Center. Lauren provides insight into the origins of the Neuroscience Wellness Center, highlighting the key individuals who brought it to life. She explains how community needs for neurological care led to the center's establishment, emphasizing its role in filling critical gaps in patient support. Gain a deeper understanding of the patient experience within the center, particularly ...

Innovating Community Fitness: Building Bridges from Research to Post-Stroke Rehab

February 11, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

Episode 67 - Innovating Community Fitness: Building Bridges from Research to Post-Stroke Rehab. New National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines in the UK recommend stroke patients receive at least three hours of rehabilitation a day, five days a week. This is a dramatic increase from previous guidance of 45 minutes a day. Currently there are big gaps in service when it comes to supporting people with stroke after they’re discharged from care not only in the UK but wo...

Become a Know Stroke Podcast Supporter!

February 04, 2024 21:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

Welcome back to the first Know Stroke Podcast episode of our 2024 season! Co-hosts Michael Garrow and David Dansereau appreciate you taking some time out of your day to listen to this episode. If you find our podcast valuable, we ask that you consider supporting us with a small monthly donation or through a sponsored business spotlight. In this episode we walk you through both options and what we have planned for 2024. Here's How: Consider becoming a monthly supporter of the show here  st...

Replay: Let's make it okay to say you're not okay

December 31, 2023 16:15 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MB

Episode 65: Closing out 2023 with a replay of our highest downloaded episode of the year. Tim Whitmire joined us for episode 48, he is a young stroke survivor and founder of F3 Nation. He speaks to us about how he grew a community built around fitness, fellowship, and faith into the largest mens' fitness movement in the US, and how those pillars transferred into his rehab journey.Thank you to all of our listeners and guests that joined us in 2023. We look forward to continuing to bring you c...

Achieving Balance (Part 1): Food as Medicine to Fuel Stroke Recovery

November 19, 2023 13:55 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MB

Episode 64 - Achieving Balance (Part 1): Food as Medicine to Fuel Stroke Recovery A comprehensive stroke recovery plan of care often includes a combination of physical, occupational, and speech therapy, along with other medical interventions. These therapies are vital for regaining physical and cognitive abilities. Often overlooked, however, in the stroke recovery pathway is the quality of a stroke survivor’s diet. Quality nutrition offers the potential to improve stroke outcomes by promoti...

2023 World Stroke Day #GreaterThanStroke

October 29, 2023 14:20 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

Special Edition Episode 63 for World Stroke Day #GreaterThanStroke This year’s theme for World Stroke Day 2023 is stroke prevention. One in four of us will have a stroke in our lifetime. It is estimated that 90% of those strokes could be prevented by addressing a small number of risk factors including high blood pressure (hypertension), irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation), smoking, diet and exercise. The Know Stroke Podcast stands behind this mission as well so together we can be #Great...

Maximizing Safe Home Mobility Access: Addressing one of the most important issues in stroke discharge and recovery with Justin Oakley of Oakley Home Access

October 19, 2023 01:58 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

Episode 62: Justin Oakley, MSOTR/L CAPS of Oakley Home AccessPreparing your home for all of life's changes after a stroke can be overwhelming. In fact, the word discharge can be terrifying for both survivor, caregiver and treating therapists alike to provide access to continued safe mobility solutions. We’ve heard many times from past expert rehabilitation guests on our podcast that they predict ‘the future of stroke recovery will be in the home’. But that home must be safe and accessible fi...

Leading the Stroke Care Revolution: A Conversation with Dr. Lee H. Schwamm

October 01, 2023 16:09 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

Episode 36 Interview with Kyle Zebley, Senior Vice President of Public Policy at the American Telemedicine Association and Executive Director, ATA Action In this episode you’ll be hearing from the first policy expert we’ve had on our show and we don’t think we could have brought you a better one!  It is important for us to emphasize this interview would not have been possible without the great coordinated cooperation from Gina Cella Senior VP of Strategic Connections and Ann Mond Johnson C...

Pioneering Stroke Research: Dr. Broderick's TPA Breakthrough and StrokeNet Leadership

September 16, 2023 22:56 - 1 hour - 43.9 MB

In Episode 60 of the Know Stroke Podcast we sat down with the esteemed Dr. Joseph Broderick.Guest Bio:Joseph Broderick, MD, a distinguished stroke expert and neurologist, has been a crucial part of UC Physicians since 1987. In 1996, he became a professor of Neurology at the University of Cincinnati, and from 2000-2014, held the Albert Barnes Voorheis Chair for the Department of Neurology at the UC College of Medicine. From 2014 through the present, he has served as the Director of the UC Gard...

Redefining Recovery: Unleash Your Potential with Sean Entin, aka the Stroke Hacker

August 31, 2023 01:12 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MB

In Episode 59 of the show we sat down with stroke survivor Sean Entin aka the Stroke Hacker. Despite being paralyzed on his left side, Sean learned to walk, talk, drive, and speak in front of audiences, inspiring people to free their minds and bodies after a traumatic event. His mission is to help stroke survivors, caregivers, and families reduce anxiety, regain independence, and discover hope for a better future.Sean graduated from the University of Southern California with an emphasis in en...

Translating Research into Practice: A Discussion with Professor Avril Drummond

August 04, 2023 15:17 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

Know Stroke Podcast Episode 58: Interview with Professor Avril DrummondAbout our Guest:Avril Drummond is Professor of Healthcare Research and an occupational therapist. She qualified as an occupational therapist from the University of Ulster, undertook her MSc in Rehabilitation from the University of Southampton and her PhD at the University of Nottingham.Accomplishments:Fellow of the College of Occupational TherapistsPrevious Chair of the UK Stroke Forum- a coalition of 32 national multi-dis...

Against All Odds: A Stroke & Carotid Artery Dissection Survivor's Urgent Plea for Awareness

July 22, 2023 13:03 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

On Episode 57 of the Know Stroke Podcast we sit down with Stacy Quinn. Fueled by frustration and stress after being misdiagnosed by several doctors, Stacy felt lost on her road to recovery. She found herself on the precipice of never talking about what happened to her and living as a silent statistic: 1 in 5 women will have a stroke in her lifetime, and 3 in 100,000 people have a spontaneous carotid artery dissection. But she didn’t. Instead, she viewed it as a moment of opportunity to help o...

From a single weekend stroke caregiver and survivor retreat to a nationwide stroke support mission

June 26, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MB

In Episode 56, we sat down with the United Stroke Alliance (USA) Co-Founder and Executive Director Marylee Nunley and CEO Larry Schaer to discuss how this dynamic duo has grown the alliance from a single person in a single community, to its expansion and now having offered 300 Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camps throughout the country.  The Retreat & Refresh Stroke Camp program (now a division of the USA) was first developed in 2004 by Marylee & John Nunley (Founders) following John’s stroke in...

When a therapist really knows the patient perspective

June 16, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

In Episode 55 we're joined by Michelle Ballasiotes, a pediatric stroke survivor and occupational therapist. Michelle suffered what is called a perinatal stroke which usually occurs between the middle of pregnancy and delivery. Her childhood consisted of weekly physical and occupational therapy for more than 10 years in order to gain mobility due to right hemiplegia, or paralysis on the right side of the body. She also has hydrocephalus, or an excess of cerebral spinal fluid, in her brain, re...

Senator Ben Ray Luján: A Survivor's Voice for Stroke Awareness & Policy Reform

May 25, 2023 00:36 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MB

In this episode of the Know Stroke Podcast, we are honored to have special guest Senator Ben Ray Luján, who has been a dedicated advocate for stroke awareness and policy reform. Senator Luján serves as both a senator and a stroke survivor, making his insights and experiences invaluable.During the episode, Senator Luján highlights the importance of stroke awareness, particularly during the month of May, which is Stroke Awareness Month. He emphasizes the need for comprehensive policy reform and...

Enhancing Stroke Rehabilitation & Recovery: Interview with Professor Julie Bernhardt

May 18, 2023 02:25 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

In Episode 53 we were joined by Professor Julie Bernhardt, co-leader of The Florey’s Stroke theme and leads the AVERT Early Intervention Research Program. Julie believes that to impact the global burden of disability after stroke, we need to rethink, reframe and refocus our efforts to develop more effective treatments and treatment environments (hospitals) to help people recover well after a stroke.Julie is the Director of Australia’s first NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Stroke Rehabi...

A model of Passion-Based Therapy: Discussion with Author and Stroke Survivor Stacie Broek

May 09, 2023 13:29 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

Welcome to episode 52 of the Know Stroke Podcast. In this episode we're joined by Stacie Broek, author, blogger, stroke survivor, overachiever, mother of 3 & invisible disabilities advocate. Stacie shares her powerful story of surviving a stroke while in Japan, and her work to support other survivor's and their family through a model of passion based therapy.Visit her website here - https://www.staciebroek.com/Family 2.0: The Caregivers Guide to Stroke Recovery - https://passionbasedtherapy.t...

A model of Passion-Based Therapy: Discussion with Author and Stroke Survivor Stacie Broek

May 09, 2023 13:29 - 49 minutes

Welcome to episode 52 of the Know Stroke Podcast. In this episode we're joined by Stacie Broek, author, blogger, stroke survivor, overachiever, mother of 3 & invisible disabilities advocate. Stacie shares her powerful story of surviving a stroke while in Japan, and her work to support other survivor's and their family through a model of passion based therapy. Visit her website here - https://www.staciebroek.com/ Family 2.0: The Caregivers Guide to Stroke Recovery - https://passionbasedtherap...

Restoring Arm Mobility with Spinal Cord Stimulation

May 02, 2023 15:52 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB

In Episode 51, we were joined by Marc Powell to speak about the ground-breaking neuro-technology he and his team at Reach Neuro are working on to restore arm and hand movement in patients who survived severe strokes.Globally, every fourth adult over the age of 25 will suffer a stroke in their lifetime, and 75% of those people will have lasting deficits in motor control of their arm and hand, severely limiting their physical autonomy.In April 2023, the FDA granted breakthrough device designati...

Strengthening the Stroke Chain of Survival at UC Health

April 21, 2023 00:39 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB

Episode 50 of the Know Stroke Podcast is here! This has been a milestone we've had our eye on for a few months now and we're super excited to share this episode with you. We start off with an introduction from Mike and David speaking to some of the feedback and impact they've received since launching the podcast - these stories are what keep us going.In this episode we were joined by Dr. Christopher Richards. He is the Medical Director of the UC Health Mobile Stroke Unit and Assistant Profess...

Building Global Stroke Support Networks: Insights from Sarah Belson of the World Stroke Organization

March 28, 2023 01:36 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

About this Episode:For episode 49 of the podcast we sat down with Sarah Belson, International Development Manager at the World Stroke Organization; leading, developing and implementing a program of capacity building activities for new and emerging patient stroke support organizations (SSOs) around the world.Some of the highlights from our interview:Global mapping of SSOs: One of the key challenges that stroke patients and their families face is a lack of awareness and support for their condit...

Let's make it okay to say you're not okay: A discussion with stroke survivor and team builder Tim Whitmire

March 14, 2023 23:28 - 1 hour

In this episode 48 we sat down with stroke survivor and accomplished entrepreneur Tim Whitmire. Tim co founded the largest free men's fitness movement in the US. He speaks to us about how he grew a community built around fitness, fellowship, and faith into the largest mens' fitness movement in the US, and how those pillars transferred into his rehab journey. About our guest: Whitmire started as a freelance journalist, then got a job at the Associated Press and covered Harvard Men’s Basketbal...

Let's make it okay to say you're not okay: A discussion with stroke survivor and team builder Tim Whitmire

March 14, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

In episode 48 we sat down with stroke survivor and accomplished entrepreneur Tim Whitmire. Tim co founded the largest free men's fitness movement in the US. He speaks to us about how he grew a community built around fitness, fellowship, and faith into the largest mens' fitness movement in the US, and how those pillars transferred into his rehab journey. About our guest:Whitmire started as a freelance journalist, then got a job at the Associated Press and covered Harvard Men’s Basketball. He...

Mike Garrow-AHA/ASA Voter's Choice Caregiver Hero Award Nominee- 2023 - Please Cast Your Vote!

March 08, 2023 19:30 - 5 minutes - 3.66 MB

Know Stroke Podcast Bonus EpisodeAbout the AHA/ASA Voters’ Choice Hero Award and How to Vote for show co-host Mike GarrowThe Voters’ Choice Hero award nominee link to vote for Mike is here:https://heroes.stroke.org/michael-garrow/ Voting is open from 8 a.m. Central on March 8 to 8 p.m. Central on March 22. All winners will be announced the week of April 24.Please cast your vote for Mike and use the shareable links to encourage others to vote for Mike as well!If you’re 18 or older and have a v...

Stroke Has No Age Limit

March 07, 2023 23:31 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MB

In 2020, William Kyler Lewis, 15, was riding in the car with his mom in College Station, Texas, when he suddenly turned to her confused.His head hurt, he was sick to his stomach and his vision was blurred. Soon, he couldn’t remember anything for more than a few seconds.After his mom rushed him to the pediatrician, he got a shot and was told to go home. Instead, his mom drove 1½ hours to a children’s hospital in Houston. Nurses there thought Kyler had taken drugs, but his mom insisted no, he w...

Dr Eva Mistry; winner of the Robert G. Siekert New Investigator Award in Stroke

February 24, 2023 14:46 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

Episode 46: In this weeks episode we sit down with a Dr Eva Mistry, assistant professor of clinical neurology and rehabilitation medicine at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. Dr Mistry was announced the 2023 winner of the Robert G. Siekert New Investigator Award in Stroke. The award encourages new investigators to undertake or continue stroke-related research. Mistry's award-winning presentation (Abstract LB18), "Blood Pressure After Endovascular Stroke Treatment (BEST)-II: A Randomized C...

The Putrino Way: combining technology with a human touch at Mount Sinai’s Abilities Research Center

February 13, 2023 18:22 - 1 hour - 50.6 MB

Episode 45: In this weeks episode we sit down with a David Putrino, Director of Rehabilitation Innovation for the Mount Sinai Health System in NYC. David brings us on a journey from his childhood in Western Australia, to the big city lights of NYC and his human-centered approach towards clinical research and innovation in neuro rehabilitation.Some of the topics we spoke about:How an injury while playing Australian football led to a passion for PT & human-centered careMoving to the United Stat...

A global community of Angels improving stroke patients’ chances of survival and a disability-free life.

February 06, 2023 13:42 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

Episode 44: In this episode we sit down with Kim Malkin, Angels Initiative Lead for Australia to discuss the work she and her team are doing across the region to improve stroke care delivery. The Angels Initiative was launched in 2016 by Boehringer Ingelheim in partnership with the European Stroke Organisation (ESO), the World Stroke Organisation (WSO), the Stroke Alliance for Europe (SAFE), and many other national stroke societies, companies and health institutions. Their mission is aimed at...

A global community of Angels improving stroke patients’ chances of survival and a disability-free life.

February 06, 2023 13:42 - 50 minutes

Episode 44: In this episode we sit down with Kim Malkin, Angels Initiative Lead for Australia to discuss the work she and her team are doing across the region to improve stroke care delivery. The Angels Initiative was launched in 2016 by Boehringer Ingelheim in partnership with the European Stroke Organisation (ESO), the World Stroke Organisation (WSO), the Stroke Alliance for Europe (SAFE), and many other national stroke societies, companies and health institutions. Their mission is aimed at...

Delivering stroke care on the roads and in the sky across Australia

January 28, 2023 20:15 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

Episode 43: Interview with Professor Stephen Davis & Geoffrey Donnan of the Australian Stroke Alliance.The Australian Stroke Alliance is comprised of more than 30 organisations working together to transform stroke care across Australia and improve the lives of those affected by stroke. They are developing novel mobile imaging, digital health and emergency transport technologies to radically transform stroke outcomes and deliver commercial benefits for all Australians. Rather than transporting...

Unlocking the human superpower of neuroplasticity with Dr. Mike Studer

January 13, 2023 03:56 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

About Our GuestDr. Mike Studer has been a PT since 1991, and an NCS (Neurological Clinical Specialist) since 1995. He is co-founder and co-owner of Spark Rehabilitation and Wellness in Bend, where he is an adjunct professor at the OSU DPT program leading the coursework on motor control. Mike was recognized as the 2011 Clinician of the Year in the Neurologic and (in 2014) the Geriatric Academies of the APTA. He received the highest honor available in PT in 2020, being distinguished as a Cather...

"Houston, we have a problem" - Interview with world renowned stroke expert, Pamela Duncan PhD.

December 16, 2022 18:12 - 52 minutes

Episode 41 In our final episode of 2022 we had the pleasure to be joined by Pamela Duncan. Pam is a leading expert in stroke, neurologic recovery, aging and patient reported outcome measures and widely recognized for her efforts to reengineer post-acute care services and recovery following stroke. She develops consumer-oriented assessments to improve patient outcomes by guiding real-time clinical decision-making and recommendations for self-management, medical and social services. The Compass...

"Houston, we have a problem" - Interview with world renowned stroke expert, Pamela Duncan PhD.

December 16, 2022 18:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MB

Episode 41 In our final episode of 2022 we had the pleasure to be joined by Pamela Duncan. Pam is a leading expert in stroke, neurologic recovery, aging and patient reported outcome measures and widely recognized for her efforts to reengineer post-acute care services and recovery following stroke. She develops consumer-oriented assessments to improve patient outcomes by guiding real-time clinical decision-making and recommendations for self-management, medical and social services. The Comp...

Exploring the intersection of human-centered-design and rehab technology

December 04, 2022 15:00 - 56 minutes

Episode 40: Interview with Sarah Thomas Sarah has an expansive range of expertise, we chose to deep dive on the importance of human-centered design in this episode. We'll be sure to welcome Sarah back on the show in the coming months to explore other areas that she is working in to advance access to rehab. About Our Guest Sarah Thomas is an accomplished leader of innovation. She serves as a global aging expert advising startups, large corporations and investors, with nearly 20 years dedicate...

Exploring the intersection of human-centered-design and rehab technology

December 04, 2022 15:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

Episode 40: Interview with Sarah Thomas Sarah has an expansive range of expertise, we chose to deep dive on the importance of human-centered design in this episode. We'll be sure to welcome Sarah back on the show in the coming months to explore other areas that she is working in to advance access to rehab.About Our GuestSarah Thomas is an accomplished leader of innovation. She serves as a global aging expert advising startups, large corporations and investors, with nearly 20 years dedicated t...

Redefining what is possible in Neuro-rehab with immersive digital therapeutics

November 21, 2022 12:52 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

Episode 39: Redefining what is possible in Neuro-rehab with immersive digital therapeuticsOur Guest:Angela Greene, Lead US Therapy Integration Manager at MindMaze speaks to us about how their solutions are redefining in a way that is not only accessible, affordable, and engaging for patients, but also seamlessly fits into physician workflows.In the News:‘GABBY GIFFORDS WON’T BACK DOWN’ (CNN) This new documentary tells the story of the former Arizona congresswoman who survived an assassination...

The American Heart Association's effort to accelerate novel stroke & cardiac models of care

November 12, 2022 15:45 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

Episode 38: Interview with Patrick Dunn - Program Director, Center for Health Tech & Innovation at the American Heart AssociationWe are without David for this episode, but Mike was able to sit down with Patrick coming off the AHA Scientific Session in Chicago. Patrick discusses his role to support health tech & innovation at the AHA to connect entrepreneurs, providers, researchers and payers in an effort to accelerate novel solutions across the health continuum.About Our GuestPatrick Dunn, Ph...

How the leading rehab hospital in the US is driving stroke innovation forward

October 28, 2022 01:27 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB

Episode 37: Arun Jayaraman, PT, PhD - Exec Director, Tech & Innovation Hub at Shirley Ryan Ability LabWelcome to the 2022 World Stroke Day edition of the Know Stroke Podcast. David and Mike had the privilege of sitting down with a world renowned expert in stroke rehab technology leading innovation at the #1 ranked rehabilitation hospital in the United States. We hope this episode will bring you optimism knowing that passionate leaders like todays guest are at the helm of clinical research.Abo...

Interview with Kyle Zebley, Senior Vice President of Public Policy at the American Telemedicine Association and Executive Director, ATA Action

October 15, 2022 01:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

Episode 36 Interview with Kyle Zebley, Senior Vice President of Public Policy at the American Telemedicine Association and Executive Director, ATA Action In this episode you’ll be hearing from the first policy expert we’ve had on our show and we don’t think we could have brought you a better one!  It is important for us to emphasize this interview would not have been possible without the great coordinated cooperation from Gina Cella Senior VP of Strategic Connections and Ann Mond Johnson C...

Improving door-to-needle time with the world’s first FDA 510(k) cleared, portable MRI scanner

October 07, 2022 12:22 - 48 minutes

Episode # 35 Title: Interview with Khan M. Siddiqui, MD Chief Medical Officer & Chief Strategy Officer at Hyperfine Our Guest:  Dr. Siddiqui is a serial entrepreneur, a radiologist and currently the Chief Medical and Chief Strategy Officer of Hyperfine, Inc. that has created the world’s first FDA 510(k) cleared, portable MRI scanner. Prior to Hyperfine, Dr. Siddiqui founded higi, Inc. – a consumer health technology company – that was acquired by Babylon Health. Higi stations are deployed in ...

Using Voice to Save Lives: Interview with James Amihood, CEO of Cardiokol

September 30, 2022 01:45 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

Know Stroke Podcast Ep 34 -Spotlight on Afib AwarenessSeptember is Afib Awareness Month. Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is the most common irregular heartbeat and is characterized by heart palpitations, dizziness, and shortness of breath. Afib is sometimes silent and may not exhibit symptoms at all yet it increases stroke risk and can lead to heart failure, kidney problems and dementia. It can also increase your risk of death so early detection and treatment is critical to reduce risk.About our G...

1 in 100,000 - Interview with Orlena Shek, Moyamoya Stroke Survivor & Author of Emerging From The Smoke.

September 18, 2022 22:50 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

In Episode 33 of the Know Stroke Podcast, we were joined by Orlena Shek.Orlena Shek is a former in-house software technology licensing attorney. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and two young children. After experiencing major hemorrhagic stroke in late 2011 due to a rare congenital condition called Moyamoya Disease, she put her law career on hold to focus on her rehab and her family.The numbers that she shares speak for themselves to the long and turbulent journey she...

Interview with Dr. Nick Ward. Professor of Clinical Neurology & Neurorehabilitation, UCL Institute of Neurology

September 05, 2022 15:54 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

In episode 32 of the Know Stroke Podcast, we were joined by Professor Nick Ward.About our Guest:Professor Ward is a consultant neurologist at National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and a professor of clinical neurology and neurorehabilitaion at Queen Square UCL Institute of Neurology. His special clinical interest is in stroke and neurorehabilitation, focusing in particular on recovery of arm and hand function through the Queen Square upper limb neurorehabilitation programme. He is ...

Interview with Ralph Preston Founder of Stroke Buddies

August 20, 2022 11:41 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MB

Know Stroke Podcast Episode 31Interview with Ralph Preston Founder of Stroke BuddiesAfter a stroke, Ralph Preston leveraged over 40 years of professional video experience to continue to do good with his camera. He “turned the lens on himself “ and is developing high-quality videos for stroke survivors and for local non-profits. About our Guest:Preston is the founder of Stroke Buddies: By and For Stroke Survivors, a Facebook group for stroke survivors that currently has 8,000 members and is gr...

Interview with Dr. Heidi Schambra Director of Research Strategy in Neurology and Mobilis Lab NYU Langone

August 04, 2022 22:51 - 59 minutes

Know Stroke Podcast Episode 30 Stroke commonly damages motor function in the upper extremity (UE), leading to long-term disability and loss of independence in a majority of individuals. Rehabilitation seeks to restore function by training daily activities, which deliver repeated UE functional motions. The optimal number of functional motions necessary to boost recovery is unknown. This gap stems from the lack of measurement tools to feasibly count functional motions.  Today's guest is Dr. He...

Interview with Dr. Heidi Schambra Director of Research Strategy in Neurology and Mobilis Lab NYU Langone

August 04, 2022 22:51 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

Know Stroke Podcast Episode 30Stroke commonly damages motor function in the upper extremity (UE), leading to long-term disability and loss of independence in a majority of individuals. Rehabilitation seeks to restore function by training daily activities, which deliver repeated UE functional motions. The optimal number of functional motions necessary to boost recovery is unknown. This gap stems from the lack of measurement tools to feasibly count functional motions. Today's guest is Dr. Heidi...

It's Hot! Tips to Know and Avoid Heat Stroke and Announcement : We Need Your Help on Our Latest Stroke Education Project

July 20, 2022 23:59 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

Know Stroke Podcast S4E4In the news: It’s Hot- Tips to Know Avoid Heat StrokeAnnouncements: Health Podcast Network move is completeWhat’s Next? In this brief episode the co-hosts connect on a podcast catch-up to explain more about their recent move to expand the reach of the podcast via the Health Podcast NetworkAbout the Health Podcast Network:Health Podcast Network features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a co...

Interview with Henry Hoffman,MS,OTR/L Co-Inventor and Co-Founder of Saebo

July 08, 2022 23:38 - 57 minutes

Know Stroke Podcast -S4E3-Henry Hoffman On this episode we were joined by Henry Hoffman,MS,OTR/L co-inventor and co-founder of Saebo, Inc. We were introduced to Henry through Dr. Carolyn Brown, a previous guest of the podcast in season one. Saebo, Inc. is a medical device company primarily engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of affordable and novel clinical solutions designed to improve mobility and function in individuals suffering from neurological and orthopedic co...

Interview with Dan Kendall - Founder of Mission Based Media

June 21, 2022 00:00 - 55 minutes

Know Stroke Podcast S4E2 Dan KendallIn today's episode we are joined by Dan Kendall. Dan is the founder and Managing Director at Mission Based Media. Dan has 20+ years experience in growing profitable and sustainable businesses in health technology, mobile and cloud computing, and telecommunications in domestic and international markets. In a change of pace, this discussion does not focus solely on stroke. Instead we talk about the impact that podcasts can make in the transition of care for p...

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