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Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab

The Recovery Project

36 episodes

2 months ago

Host Polly Swingle is joined by Danny Heumann and TJ Hosa, PT, DPT. Danny shares his story of life before, during, and after having a spinal cord injury. TJ shares his insight on being Danny's Physical Therapist, friend, and what the future may hold for treatment of spinal cord injures. Danny Heumann was paralyzed in a car accident on August 13, 1985, 2 weeks before he was to begin his freshman year at Syracuse University. He began at Syracuse a year later and graduated in 1991 from the New...

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Host Polly Swingle is joined by Danny Heumann and TJ Hosa, PT, DPT. Danny shares his story of life before, during, and after having a spinal cord injury. TJ shares his insight on being Danny's Physical Therapist, friend, and what the future may hold for treatment of spinal cord injures. Danny Heumann was paralyzed in a car accident on August 13, 1985, 2 weeks before he was to begin his freshman year at Syracuse University. He began at Syracuse a year later and graduated in 1991 from the New...

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Episodes (20/36)

Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab

Episode 36: Life with a Spinal Cord Injury, Told By Danny Heumann

Host Polly Swingle is joined by Danny Heumann and TJ Hosa, PT, DPT. Danny shares his story of life before, during, and after having a spinal cord injury. TJ shares his insight on being Danny's Physical Therapist, friend, and what the future may hold for treatment of spinal cord injures. Danny Heumann was paralyzed in a car accident on August 13, 1985, 2 weeks before he was to begin his freshman year at Syracuse University. He began at Syracuse a year later and graduated in 1991 from the New...

2 months ago

51 minutes

Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab

Episode 35: The Chronic Pain Mangement Program of Michigan

Host Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. David Gordon, Dr. Jarhed Peña, Mary Learn more about The Recovery Project! View our website at www.therecoveryproject.net Call us 855-877-1944 to become a patient Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Thanks for listening!

3 months ago

53 minutes

Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab

Episode 34: Introduction to ARC-EX Therapy, Transcutaneous Electrical Spinal Cord Stimulation

Host Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. TJ Hosa PT, DPT, and Mark Pedziwiatr MS, OTR/L, ATP, to discuss the ARC-EX by Onward Medical, the first system approved for non-invasive spinal cord stimulation for people with spinal cord injury (SCI). It is intended to deliver programmed, transcutaneous electrical spinal cord stimulation in conjunction with functional task practice in the clinic to improve hand sensation and strength in individuals between 18 and 75 years old that present with a chronic, ...

4 months ago

26 minutes

Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab

Episode 33: Evidence-Based Treatment for the Upper Extremities following a Stroke

Host Polly Swingle is joined by Gabrielle Tremp, MS, OTRL, and Dr. Elizabeth Osantowski, PT, DPT, CSRS, to discuss the latest evidence and research to treating individuals with upper extremity impairments following a stroke. Listen in to hear about what to expect following a stroke as it relates to the upper extremities, as well as the latest evidence-based practice to maximize recovery and function.Gabrielle Tremp, MS, OTRL, is a licensed Occupational Therapist with a Master's degree from We...

7 months ago

55 minutes

Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab

Episode 32: Sales and Marketing Strategies In Healthcare

Host Polly Swingle is joined by Marketing Representatives Lindsay Vos, CTRS, and Mike Knott, to talk about their approaches to marketing the services provided by The Recovery Project. Listen in to hear about successes and barriers encountered in the marketing world, specifically when representing a private practice outpatient rehabilitation clinic. Topics discussed range from marketing materials, referral metrics, outcome measures, community events, and much more!Lindsay Vos, CTRS, joined The...

10 months ago

1 hour 11 minutes

Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab

Episode 31: Speech-Language Pathology in Outpatient Rehab: Why it is Important and What to Expect

Host Polly Swingle is joined by three Speech-Language Pathologists from The Recovery Project. Julia Best, MA CCC-SLP, Katie Schreur, MA CCC-SLP, and Racquel Knesel, MA, CCC-SLP talk everything Speech-Language Pathology in the outpatient rehab setting. Tune in to learn what SLP is, who is appropriate for therapy, and how it can help more than just your speech.Julia Best, MA CCC-SLP, completed her graduate degree in 2023 from Michigan State University where she focused her studies on adult neur...

1 year ago

32 minutes

Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab

Episode 30: Power Over Parkinson's Program (POPP)

Host Polly Swingle is joined by The Recovery Project's Shandra Hamilton, PT, DPT, Racquel Knesel, MA, CCC-SLP, Paige Boll, COTAL, and Chris Kennedy, Certified Personal Trainer, to talk about the new Power Over Parkinson's Program (POPP) at The Recovery Project's Clinton Township location. Listen in to learn about this comprehensive, multi-discipline, intensive, evidence-based program that provides PT, OT, SLP, training, wellness programing, and education to PD patients consisting of 5-6 hours...

1 year ago

56 minutes

Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab

Episode 29: The Meghan Malley Wellness Program

Host Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. Kayla Diebold, PT, DPT, Heath Stilwell, NSCA Certified Personal Trainer, and Andy Kronk, participant in The Meghan Malley Wellness Program at The Recovery Project. Listen in to learn about the re-naming of the wellness programs offered at The Recovery Project to The Meghan Malley Wellness Program in honor of the late Dr. Meghan Malley, PT, DPT, Program Director and Physical Therapist at The Recovery Project.Dr. Kayla Diebold, PT, DPT, CSRS is a Lead P...

1 year ago

48 minutes

Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab

Episode 28: Introduction to Vivistim-Paired Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy

Host 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 learn about the supporting research on this technology, who is an appropriate candidate, and how it works. You can also visit vivistim.com to learn more.Mark Pedziwiatr MS, OTR/L, ATP, is a Therapy De...

1 year ago

45 minutes

Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab

Episode 27: Introduction to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

Host 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 people stop smoking when standard treatments haven't worked well. The group also discusses ongoing research on this procedure for other neurological conditions.Dr. Nick Mischel, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Pr...

1 year ago

50 minutes

Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab

Episode 26: The Benefits Of Yoga And The Connection Of Breathe To Movement

Host 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 practice of yoga, the health and wellness benefits of yoga, and the connection of breathe to movement.Brent Rieli, RYT-500, has been practicing Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and meditation since the mid 19...

1 year ago

57 minutes

Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab

Episode 25: Implementing Sensory Integration Techniques to Treat Adult Sensory Processing Disorders

Host 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 to better manage a sensory disorder.Alysha DeMay MS, OTRL is the Lead Occupational Therapist at The Recovery Project in Lansing, Michigan. She has specialized in the treatment of neurological dise...

1 year ago

41 minutes

Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab

Episode 24: Sleep: The Hows and Whys of this Critical Component of Well-Being and Recovery

Host 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 is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a Certified Personal Trainer, and a Level 2 Master Health Coach with an emphasis on behavior change, stress management, sleep, and recovery. With...

1 year ago

44 minutes

Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab

Episode 23: Modern Management of the Older Adult

Host 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 Project since 2017. He earned his Bachelors degree in Biology from Olivet College prior to attending Baker College to become a PTA. His specialties include neurologic and orthopedic conditions as well as...

1 year ago

42 minutes

Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab

Episode 22: Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation: The Latest Research and Evidence in Rehab

Host 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 Therapist at The Recovery Project since 2018. She earned her Bachelors degree in Allied Health Science from Bowling Green State University in 2014 prior to her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Oakland Uni...

2 years ago

49 minutes

Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab

Episode 21: TheraShield, LLC: Innovative Technology For Use In The Rehab World

Host 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 the rehab world.Alissa Remijan, OTD is the founder of TheraShield, LLC and a graduate of Western Michigan University. Creating TheraShield was a part of her product design capstone coursework as an Occup...

2 years ago

24 minutes

Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab

Episode 20: L.I.F.E. Program for Functional Movement Disorders and the Latest Research On FMD

Host 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 condition, and the effective multidisciplinary approach to helping those with FMD regain independence.Dr. Meghan Malley, PT, DPT is the Program Director and Physical Therapist at The Recovery Project. She ha...

2 years ago

53 minutes

Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab

Episode 19: The Science Behind High Intensity Gait Training

Host 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.Dr. Meghan Malley, PT, DPT is the Program Director and Physical Therapist at The Recovery Project. She has specialized in the treatment of neurological diseases and disorders since 2008. She is also a Cer...

2 years ago

43 minutes

Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab

Episode 18: Introduction to Dry Needling

Are 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, and of course, what is the research and evidence to support this treatment. You will come away from this episode with plenty of information and insight into a treatment technique that is gaining m...

2 years ago

37 minutes

Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab

Episode 17: Benefits of Residential, Recreational and Community-Based Rehabilitation

In 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 setting, creative techniques to help clients reach their goals in the home and community, and the importance of recreation as a component of rehabilitation.Nikki Warner is a graduate of the class of 2000 ...

2 years ago

43 minutes