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197: How To Apply The Principles of Neuroplasticity To OT With Briana Elson, MS, OTR/L

Release Date: 01/22/2024

232: Bridging The Gap: Becoming A Clinician, A Researcher, And A Storyteller With Ryan Lovell, PT, DPT, NCS, ATP

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In the ever-evolving world of neurorehabilitation, Dr. Ryan Lovell, PT, DPT, NCS, ATP has carved out a unique path that blends his clinical expertise with a passion for research and storytelling simply through curiosity and exploration. As a physical therapist, doctoral student, and podcast host, Ryan's multifaceted career serves as an inspiring example of the diverse opportunities available within the neuro field. Ryan's journey began with a strong foundation in the medical field, influenced by his mother's work as a registered nurse. Drawn to the intersection of sports medicine and...

231: Navigating Concussion In Aging Adults With Jennifer Lazaro, PT, DPT, NCS

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Did you know there are some unique differences when working with aging adults who experience concussions? In fact, patients may come to your clinic after a fall and not have the diagnosis of concussion but they may actually have one. How would you know? What would you do to screen for it? What would you treat first? Tune in to answer all of these questions and more! - Concussions in the elderly population often result from falls at standing height, rather than high-velocity impacts. - Symptoms like imbalance and dizziness may be overlooked or attributed to other conditions, making diagnosis...

230: Mastering Floor Transfers and Exercises in Neuro Without the Fear With Dr. JJ Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, NCS

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In this episode, hosts Erin Gallardo and Claire McLean are joined by guest Dr. JJ Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, NCS, a highly experienced physical therapist specializing in neurological conditions. Are you afraid to get your patients on the floor? Are you nervous it will be too painful for them (or you)? Join us for this engaging discussion on the importance of getting patients down on the floor and practicing floor transfers, as well as strategies to overcome the common fear and hesitation clinicians may have around this. Some of the key takeaways include: - The significance of building patients'...

229: Creating A Neuro Practice That Works For You AND Your Patients With Vanessa Kaczmarek, PT, DPT, NCS

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In this episode Erin, Claire and Emily Duval Ledger interview Vanessa Kaczmarek, PT, DPT, NCS about her experience starting a private practice focused on neurologic physical therapy. Some of the key takeaways include: Starting a Niche Private Practice - Vanessa saw gaps in care for patients transitioning from inpatient rehab to outpatient, so she launched Neuroactive Therapy to provide high-intensity, research-based therapy. - Her practice is primarily cash-pay, allowing her to offer more frequent, customized treatment sessions. Growing a New Business - Vanessa initially struggled to build her...

228: How To Use Neuroscience To Help Your Clients (Or Yourself) Improve Intimacy and Pleasure With Dr. Rose Schlaff, PT, DPT

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As rehab professionals, we're often hyper-focused on helping our clients improve their physical function and manage pain. But what about the equally important aspects of emotional and sexual wellbeing? In this episode Erin had the chance to sit down with Dr. Rose Schlaff, a pelvic PT and sex counselor, to discuss how neuroscience-based techniques can unlock greater intimacy, desire, and pleasure. Dr. Rose shared her "Reclaim the Flame" method, which combines neuroscience, somatics, and sex counseling to help clients overcome societal pressures and unrealistic standards around sex and...

227: What You Should Know About Telerehab To Improve Access And Equity With Dr. Jennifer O’Neil, PT, PhD and Dr. Alan Lee, PT, DPT, PhD

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Have you ever wondered how to effectively use telehealth to provide care? Maybe you’re already using it and want to know how to improve. In this episode of the I Love Neuro Podcast, host Erin Gallardo sat down with two leading experts in the field - Dr. Jennifer O'Neil and Dr. Alan Lee - to learn the latest research about telehealth. Dr. O'Neil, a physiotherapist and professor at the University of Ottawa, shared her passion for using telehealth to improve access to rehabilitation services. She became interested in this area after seeing how much time she spent traveling to see her patients...

226: How To Start And Scale An Outpatient Neuro Practice With Katie Bouchillon, OTR, CBIST, MCMT

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In this episode of the I Love Neuro podcast, hosts Erin Gallardo and Claire McLean sat down with Katie Bouchillon, OTR, CBIST, MCMT, owner and CEO of Spero Rehab, a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic with 6 locations across Houston and Austin, Texas. Katie shared her journey into neuro rehabilitation and entrepreneurship, offering valuable insights for other clinicians looking to start or grow their own practices including what NOT to do based on the big mistakes she made along the way. - Katie was motivated to start her own clinic after becoming frustrated with the decreasing length of stays...

225: How To Integrate Nutrition, Regenerative Therapy, and Fitness into a Specialized Geriatric and Parkinson's Physical Therapy Practice With Beth Templin, PT, DPT, GCS

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In this episode of the I Love Neuro Podcast, hosts Erin Gallardo and Claire McLean sat down with Dr. Beth Templin, PT, DPT, GCS, the founder of House Fit Physical Therapy, to discuss her innovative approach to serving the aging population and those living with Parkinson's disease. Beth shared her journey into geriatric physical therapy, starting a mobile practice and then expanding to a 5,000 square foot facility that offers a range of services beyond one-on-one therapy. Some key highlights from the conversation include: - Navigating Medicare billing as a non-participating provider initially,...

224: The Best Approach To Vision Therapy With Dr. Melissa Zarn Urankar, OD, Katy Coleman, OTR/L, and Xenia Andrzejewski, PT

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In today’s episode we hosted three experts in vision rehabilitation, optometrist Dr. Melissa Zarn Urankar, occupational therapist Katy Coleman, and physical therapist Xenia Andrzejewski to discuss the importance of optimizing care for people with neurologic conditions who have vision dysfunction. The episode will address who sees patients for vision impairment - an optometrist, ophthalmologist, or neuro-ophthalmologist? Plus what are the differences in their roles for clinicians and optometrists. What are some of the things clinicians should look for that would prompt them to assess a...

223: Spasticity Management From A Physician With Dr. Cassandra List, MD

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On this week’s episode we hosted a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. List and occupational therapist Briana Elson, MS, OTR/L, BCPR, CBIS to share insights on spasticity management, focusing on the use of neurotoxin injections and collaboration between physicians and therapists. Key discussion points included: When do you recommend medication versus injection for spasticity management? What do you consider when deciding on a treatment plan for someone with spasticity? What does botulinum toxin do versus what does it not do? When is it too early or too late for neurotoxin...

More Episodes

Making 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 rehabilitation hospital with a goal of helping all OTs provide consistent high-level care no matter where they work or who they work with.

Principles discussed today:

Use it or lose it with prism glasses
Use it and improve it with bilateral arm training, CIMT, mirror therapy and mental practice
Specificity with task specific training using FES, PSFS and COPM
Repetition matters with EMG triggered NMES, amount of reps needed/time needed, and robotics
Intensity matters with VR training, HRR (75-85%), aerobic exercise, strength training, and dual task training

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