244: When Pediatric Clients Grow Up With Cameron Brown, PT, DPT, PCS
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Are you used to working with adults with neurologic conditions and get intimidated by young adults or those with “pediatric” diagnoses? Many neuro therapists feel like they’re not the best person to help an adult with cerebral palsy, autism, spina bifida or other typical diagnoses made in childhood… but they’re wrong! In this episode hosts Erin Gallardo and Claire McLean talk to Cameron Brown, PT, DPT, PCS about care across the lifespan and give you the confidence you need to help these clients. In the show we discuss why neuro therapists are well-equipped to work with younger...
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243: Using A Sensory-Based Approach For Treating Functional Neurological Disorders
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Working with clients with Functional neurologic disorders (FND) can be confusing and challenging. If you’re stuck and aren’t sure how to help your clients you’ve gotta check out this episode! Occupational therapists and industry leaders in the treatment of FND Julie MacLean and Jessica Ranford discuss their expertise in using a sensory-based approach to treatment. In their work they noticed certain patterns emerging for people experiencing FND. By conducting detailed sensory profiles and histories, the OTs were able to identify patterns in how these patients processed sensory...
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242: Revolutionizing Gait With Variable Friction Shoes With Dr. Tyler Susko Of Cadense
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Do you work with any clients who have trouble clearing their foot in swing phase of gait? If you said yes, this episode is for you! Dr. Tyler Susko, the founder and CTO of Cadense, Inc. is here to share the fascinating origin story behind Cadense's flagship product - the world's first variable friction shoes. The concept stemmed from Dr. Susko's PhD research at MIT, where he developed the "MIT Skywalker" - a robotic system that allowed patients to walk by dropping the floor during the swing phase. A comment from a research participant led Dr. Susko to create a passive, material-based shoe...
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241:Unlocking The Secrets Of Facial Rehabilitation With Sheri Donaldson, PT, DPT, NCS
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Ever wonder what to do with a patient with facial palsy? Can they recover? What should you NOT do that can actually make it much worse? Tune in and find out! In this episode, Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Sheri Donaldson, PT, DPT, NCS. Dr. Donaldson shared her extensive expertise in the niche field of facial rehabilitation and the specialized techniques she employs to help patients with facial paralysis recover. Sheri emphasized the importance of the face in human expression and communication. She discussed the challenges faced by patients with facial...
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240: Who Made Me The Leader? How To Lead (Not Manage) A Team
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Have you ever thought, “I’m really not good at managing people”? Or felt overwhelmed by the idea of being responsible for someone else? As business owners, the success of our ventures often hinges on the strength of our teams. In this episode of the I Love Neuro Podcast, Emily Duval Ledger, Erin Gallardo, and Claire McLean share their experiences and lessons learned about leading a team. Emily reflects on her early struggles as a new business owner, admitting that she initially tried to overcompensate for her insecurities by being overly decisive and not listening to her team. Claire and...
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239: UPDATE: Create Your Own Harness Set Up Like Rogue’s
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On today’s episode Claire McLean and Erin Gallardo offer an update to a previous episode on setting up overhead harness systems for your neuro rehab gym the way Claire has it set up at Rogue. Rogue has a DIY, relatively inexpensive setup using things like anchors, rope ratchets, and construction-style harnesses. The big update to share was finding some new products that have really improved the comfort and usability of their system. The addition of "quick links,” which are essentially two carabiners connected by a nylon spacer helps keep the bulky pulleys and hardware away from people's...
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238: Optimizing Resistance Training for Older Adults and Neurological Conditions With Dr. Amy Ashmore, PhD
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In this episode, hosts Erin Gallardo and Claire McLean interviewed Dr. Amy Ashmore, an expert in resistance training programming. Dr. Ashmore shared her extensive experience and passion for resistance training. Some of the key points she shares are that timing is critical. Dr. Ashmore emphasized the importance of precisely controlling the timing of concentric and eccentric contractions to target specific training adaptations, such as muscle power, strength, or hypertrophy. She also notes the importance of adjusting volume for aging muscle citing that recent research suggests older adults may...
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237: Let’s Discuss! PD Research Review
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In this episode of the I Love Neuro podcast, hosts Erin Gallardo and Claire McLean discuss important updates and research related to Parkinson's disease. They used neurologist Dr. Michael Okun’s Instagram account as inspiration for the recent research to discuss. The first article discussed is titled . The discussion highlights the high healthcare costs and lack of planning for end-of-life care in neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's. The article emphasizes the importance of involving neurologists and having a comprehensive care plan to improve outcomes, and we discuss what that...
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236: Can Business Be Fun? What If It Could?!
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Does your energy get sucked when you do certain administrative tasks in your business? Do you love some tasks and dread others? What if it could be fun? Do you believe it could? Well, after listening to this episode you just might! And what would you gain? You’ll feel more energized, you’ll be more creative, and you’ll end up being more productive while also attracting more ideal people to your business. In this episode of the I Love Neuro podcast, hosts Erin Gallardo and Claire McLean chat with business coach Emily Duval Ledger about the transformative power of infusing fun into your...
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235: Your Neuro Practice Questions Answered By APTA President Roger Herr, PT, MPA
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In today’s episode Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS and Claire McLean, PT, DPT, NCS had the pleasure of interviewing APTA President Roger Herr and asking all of the burning questions about what it’s like to run a neuro practice with Medicare as it is and where we’re going. Roger shared his journey into physical therapy and his extensive experience in key roles that gave him a wide angle perspective of the profession he advocates for now. Alternative Payment Models for PT Practices - Herr emphasized the importance of finding local, regional payment models that best fit each practice's needs,...
info_outlineOn today’s episode Claire McLean and Erin Gallardo offer an update to a previous episode on setting up overhead harness systems for your neuro rehab gym the way Claire has it set up at Rogue. Rogue has a DIY, relatively inexpensive setup using things like anchors, rope ratchets, and construction-style harnesses.
The big update to share was finding some new products that have really improved the comfort and usability of their system. The addition of "quick links,” which are essentially two carabiners connected by a nylon spacer helps keep the bulky pulleys and hardware away from people's heads.
They also talked about using a spreader bar, which helps position the support points even further away when doing single-point balance training. Claire was really excited about these little upgrades, saying they were "game changers" that made a big difference in how comfortable and safe the system is for their clients.
Additionally they also discussed other helpful aspects of the treadmill set up like Swiss balls and chalk lines on the treadmills, to help people with conditions like Parkinson's take bigger steps. Lots of little tricks to make the training environment as supportive as possible.
The updates in this episode will help you create an even better set up and system! Please reach out with any questions or shares at [email protected]
Episode 139: How To Create Your Own Harness Set Up Like Rogue’s
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