Latest Neuroplasticity Podcast Episodes
Episode 28: Introduction to Vivistim-Paired Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy
Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab - March 28, 2024 16:00 - 45 minutesHost Polly Swingle is joined by Mark Pedziwiatr MS, OTR/L, ATP, to talk about Vivistim. Vivistim is a paired vagus nerve stimulation therapy that enhances the effects of neuroplasticity. Vivistim is FDA approved for chronic ischemic stroke survivors with ongoing upper limb deficits. Listen in to...
Episode 27: Introduction to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab - February 28, 2024 20:00 - 50 minutesHost Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. Nick Mischel, MD, PhD, and Steve Watts, MOT, OTR/L, CSRS, CBIS, AIB-VR, to discuss Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). This procedure is FDA approved to improve symptoms of major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), migraines, and to help peop...
Episode 26: The Benefits Of Yoga And The Connection Of Breathe To Movement
Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab - January 30, 2024 20:00 - 57 minutesHost Polly Swingle is joined by Brent Rieli, E-RYT-500 and Sheri Rieli, RYT-500, Co-Founders of the Plymouth Yoga Room to talk everything yoga and their journey in creating their studio in downtown Plymouth, Michigan. Topics discussed include studies and statistics on the current state of the p...
Episode 25: Implementing Sensory Integration Techniques to Treat Adult Sensory Processing Disorders
Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab - November 15, 2023 00:00 - 41 minutesHost Polly Swingle is joined by Alysha DeMay MS, OTRL, to talk about the sensory system, assessing sensory disorders, and implementing processing strategies for treating these disorders. Listen in to learn about strategies used in the rehab setting as well as tips and tricks to use on your own t...
Episode 24: Sleep: The Hows and Whys of this Critical Component of Well-Being and Recovery
Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab - October 30, 2023 13:00 - 44 minutesHost Polly Swingle welcomes Joe Currie to the podcast to talk about sleep. Joe shares a study on sleep he performed with a large company as well as tips and tricks to help maximize the benefits of sleep into your everyday life. Joe Currie is the Executive Fitness & Nutrition Advisor at ROCK. He...
Episode 23: Modern Management of the Older Adult
Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab - September 18, 2023 18:00 - 42 minutesHost Polly Swingle is joined by Camden Iwasko, PTA, to discuss the latest research and evidence for the modern management of the older adult. Topics include the rehab, exercise, and physical therapy management of this population. Camden Iwasko, PTA, has been a staff therapist with The Recovery ...
Episode 22: Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation: The Latest Research and Evidence in Rehab
Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab - August 11, 2023 20:00 - 49 minutesHost Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. Madeline Wideman, PT, DPT, to discuss the latest research and evidence for the treatment of those with spinal cord injuries. The importance of a multidisciplinary approach and care team is also discussed. Dr. Madeline Wideman, PT, DPT, has been a Physical The...
Episode 22: Spinal Cord Injuries: The Latest Research and Evidence in Rehab
Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab - August 11, 2023 20:00 - 49 minutesHost Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. Madeline Wideman, PT, DPT, to discuss the latest research and evidence for the treatment of those with spinal cord injuries. The importance of a multidisciplinary approach and care team is also discussed. Dr. Madeline Wideman, PT, DPT, has been a Physical The...
Episode 21: TheraShield, LLC: Innovative Technology For Use In The Rehab World
Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab - July 13, 2023 02:00 - 24 minutesHost Polly Swingle is joined by Alissa Remijan, OTD and founder of TheraShield, LLC and Co-Owner of The Recovery Project, Charlie Parkhill to discuss the idea, creation, and steps in completing a capstone project focusing on product design for this beneficial and innovative tool to be used in th...
Episode 20: L.I.F.E. Program for Functional Movement Disorders and the Latest Research On FMD
Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab - June 19, 2023 14:00 - 53 minutesHost Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. Meghan Malley, PT, DPT, Julianna Filice-Hanna, M.S., CCC-SLP, Alysha DeMay MS, OTRL, and Dr. Olivia Risko, PT, DPT, to talk about the L.I.F.E Program (Learning Independent Function Everyday) for functional movement disorders, the latest research on this condit...
Episode 19: The Science Behind High Intensity Gait Training
Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab - May 05, 2023 20:00 - 43 minutesHost Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. Meghan Malley, PT, DPT and Dr. Kayla Diebold, PT, DPT to talk about the APTA's Clinical Practice Guidelines for High Intensity Gait Training. This episode is an overview of the evidence supporting HIGT and real-world clinical applications for this treatment. ...
Episode 18: Introduction to Dry Needling
Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab - March 21, 2023 19:00 - 37 minutesAre you curious to learn more about all things dry needling? Then this episode is for you! Join host Polly Swingle and her special guest, Dr. TJ Hosa as they discuss the practice of dry needling...what is it, what conditions can it help, benefits and potential complications, insurance coverage...
Episode 17: Benefits of Residential, Recreational and Community-Based Rehabilitation
Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab - February 25, 2023 22:00 - 43 minutesIn this episode, Polly talks with three experts on the benefits and impact of residential, recreational and community-based rehab: Dr. Nada Metti, DrOT, OTRL, Nikki Warner, MPT, and Lindsay Vos, CTRS. Tune in to learn more about how to apply the latest evidence based practice in a residential s...
25 - Pain 101 - Interview with Yoga Therapist Aimee Huffman
Striving to Thriving - February 24, 2023 17:00 - 54 minutesIn this podcast I interview yoga therapist Aimee Huffman. She explains the layered approach she takes in helping people overcome stress, anxiety and chronic pain. Chronic pain is complex, and there is no single approach that works for everyone. What we understand today is that because of the bio...
Episode 16: An Update on the Concentrated Stroke Rehab Program
Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab - January 31, 2023 23:00 - 33 minutesLearn more about the innovative, 2 week intensive stroke program at The Recovery Project known as the Concentrated Stroke Rehabilitation Program. Host Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. Meghan Malley, PT, DPT, Program Director at The Recovery Project. Meghan discusses how this program is different...
24 - Pain 101 - Last Minute Holiday Survival Tips
Striving to Thriving - December 12, 2022 19:00 - 11 minutesIt really isn't the spirit of brotherly "shove." In this episode, David presents some practical tips for surviving the holiday season, while preserving both physical and mental health for those with chronic pain (but the content really makes sense for anyone). This podcast is short for those wh...
Episode 15: The Role of Heart Rate Variability in the Management of Anxiety
Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab - November 23, 2022 01:00 - 34 minutesIn this episode, Polly talks with Occupational Therapist, Eryn Donnellon all about heart rate variability and how it can serve as as therapeutic tool when managing anxiety. Heart rate variability is literally the difference in time between the beats of your heart, and is a function of our auton...
S5:E7 Mood, Food and the Gut Brain Connection with Prof John Cryan
Super Brain - November 07, 2022 00:02 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDr Sabina Brennan has a fascinating conversation with Prof John Cryan stress neurobiologist and co-author of the Psychobiotic Revolution about the gut and the brain and how bacteria and the food we eat contribute to and are influenced by stress, anxiety, depression and more. The Psychobiotic Re...
23 - Pain 101- Chronic Pain Crisis, Interview with US Pain Foundation CEO, Nicole Hemmenway
Striving to Thriving - October 29, 2022 02:00 - 44 minutesThis is breaking news! The U.S. Pain Foundation is pulling back the veil on the number of public health crisis in the United States. That crisis is chronic pain. Chronic pain affects about 20 percent of the world’s population. That means 50 million Americans live with chronic pain, or pain tha...
Episode 14: The Role of Case Management in Multidisciplinary Care with guest Sonia Shah, Certified Case Manager.
Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab - October 12, 2022 15:00 - 38 minutesCase management is an invaluable component of comprehensive, multi-disciplinary care. In today's episode, Polly has the pleasure to discuss the expertise and value of case management with Sonia Shah, a Certified Case Manager and Founder/Owner of Horizon Case Management. Sonia Shah, BS, BSN, CC...
Episode 13: Living Life To The Fullest After Spinal Cord Injury with guests Laura Jackson and Billy Vickers
Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab - September 27, 2022 15:00 - 44 minutesThis episode is one you don't want to miss! Polly hosts a vulnerable and inspiring conversation with guests, Laura Jackson and Billy Vickers about life after a spinal cord injury. As we continue to honor Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, tune in to hear how Laura and Billy have coped, adapted...
22 - Pain 101 - Joy vs. Not so much
Striving to Thriving - September 25, 2022 21:00 - 18 minutesChronic pain is never a choice. How we respond to it is. In this podcast I profile four people I recently met that contrast choices we can make. Two of these people truly inspired me to produce this podcast, and I want to share them with you. Also, I’m starting a new project and need your input....
21 - Pain 101 - A Chronic Pain Crisis - 2022 Survey Report
Striving to Thriving - September 05, 2022 22:00 - 19 minutesThis podcast provides an overview of the latest survey conducted by the US Pain Foundation, titled, " A Chronic Pain Crisis - 2022 Survey Report." The USPF did excellent work in the design, preparation and analysis of the survey. You can download the report at https://uspainfoundation.org/wp-con...
S5:E6 Help Me with Marianne Power
Super Brain - September 04, 2022 23:02 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDr Sabina Brennan chats to journalist Marianne Power about the year she spent following the advice of one self-help book per month. -The book is like reading a Bridget Jones script only better, you'll laugh and cry and thanks to Marianne's no hold's barred honesty you will recognise yourself on...
The Latest Research In Parkinson's Disease Management with Dr. Meghan Malley, PT, DPT
Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab - August 31, 2022 20:00 - 50 minutesIf you are living with Parkinson's disease or are a therapist treating individuals with PD, this episode is for you! The Recovery Project's Program Director, Dr. Meghan Malley, PT, DPT, joins Polly on this episode of "Evidence to Excellence" to discuss the latest research and best practices f...
Episode 12: The Latest Research In Parkinson's Disease Management with Dr. Meghan Malley, PT, DPT
Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab - August 31, 2022 20:00 - 50 minutesIf you are living with Parkinson's disease or are a therapist treating individuals with PD, this episode is for you! The Recovery Project's Program Director, Dr. Meghan Malley, PT, DPT, joins Polly on this episode of "Evidence to Excellence" to discuss the latest research and best practices f...
20 - Pain 101 - Understanding Migraine - Session 3
Striving to Thriving - August 16, 2022 07:00 - 1 hourThis is the third, and last, in a series of three podcasts that discusses the challenges, symptoms, and treatment options for those with migraine disease. In this podcast David Hall ends the series with an exciting interview with one of the leading migraine experts from Mayo Clinic Hospital, Dr...
19 - Pain 101 - Understanding Migraine - Session 2
Striving to Thriving - August 11, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutesThis is the second in a series of three podcasts that discusses the challenges, symptoms, and treatment options for those with migraine disease. In this podcast David Hall touches on symptoms of migraine attack, various types of migraine attacks, as well as myths and misconception. In the next p...
Stroke from a Genetic Condition Ended this Entrepreneur's Dream & Drove a New One
Strokecast - July 27, 2022 14:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsDepression sucks, and it lies. It's a life threatening condition that affects a lot of stroke survivors and can block their recoveries. In 2010, business owner Keith Taylor survived a stroke. A rare genetic condition meant that the arteries and veins in his body don't always connect the way th...
18 - Pain 101 - Understanding Migraine - Session 1
Striving to Thriving - July 27, 2022 02:00 - 14 minutesThis is the first in a series of three podcasts that discusses the challenges, symptoms, and treatment options for those with migraine disease. David Hall shares his experience with his first migraine as well as myths and misconception. In the next podcast he discusses the different types of mig...
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