Best Iloveneuro Podcasts (2024)

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241:Unlocking The Secrets Of Facial Rehabilitation With Sheri Donaldson, PT, DPT, NCS 1:00:25

4h ago1:00:25

1:00:25

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 reha…

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240: Who Made Me The Leader? How To Lead (Not Manage) A Team 42:18

3h ago42:18

42:18

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 a…

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239: UPDATE: Create Your Own Harness Set Up Like Rogue’s 28:00

3d ago28:00

28:00

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 …

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238: Optimizing Resistance Training for Older Adults and Neurological Conditions With Dr. Amy Ashmore, PhD 49:51

15d ago49:51

49:51

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…

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237: Let’s Discuss! PD Research Review 36:20

17d ago36:20

36:20

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 End-of-life Health Care Service Use and Cost Amo…

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236: Can Business Be Fun? What If It Could?! 32:29

29d ago32:29

32:29

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 …

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235: Your Neuro Practice Questions Answered By APTA President Roger Herr, PT, MPA 58:52

1M ago58:52

58:52

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 ke…

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234: Advancing the Understanding and Treatment of Functional Neurological Disorders With Heather Salon, PT, DPT, NCS and Julie Maggio, PT, DPT, NCS 54:27

1M ago54:27

54:27

Feel confused about how to assess and treat someone with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)? We got your back! In this episode host Erin Gallardo interviews FND experts Heather Salon, PT, DPT, NCS and Julie Maggio, PT, DPT, NCS on this range of neurological symptoms that includes functional movement disorders, seizures, and speech/communication…

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233: Optimizing Outcomes For Patients with Multiple Sclerosis With Researcher And Clinician, Herb Karpatkin, PT, DSc, NCS, MSCS 52:57

2M ago52:57

52:57

Have you heard some things about working with people with MS that make you question how to approach their care? Are they old school thoughts or based on science? Who can tell?! You’ll know after listening to this episode! Hosts Erin Gallardo and Claire McLean had the privilege of speaking with Herb Karpatkin, PT, DSc, NCS, MSCS, a leading expert in…

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232: Bridging The Gap: Becoming A Clinician, A Researcher, And A Storyteller With Ryan Lovell, PT, DPT, NCS, ATP 55:09

2M ago55:09

55:09

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 ex…

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231: Navigating Concussion In Aging Adults With Jennifer Lazaro, PT, DPT, NCS 40:24

2M ago40:24

40:24

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 q…

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230: Mastering Floor Transfers and Exercises in Neuro Without the Fear With Dr. JJ Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, NCS 41:52

3M ago41:52

41:52

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 import…

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229: Creating A Neuro Practice That Works For You AND Your Patients With Vanessa Kaczmarek, PT, DPT, NCS 49:46

3M ago49:46

49:46

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 l…

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228: How To Use Neuroscience To Help Your Clients (Or Yourself) Improve Intimacy and Pleasure With Dr. Rose Schlaff, PT, DPT 54:35

3M ago54:35

54:35

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 c…

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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 58:22

3M ago58:22

58:22

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 …

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226: How To Start And Scale An Outpatient Neuro Practice With Katie Bouchillon, OTR, CBIST, MCMT 52:35

4M ago52:35

52:35

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 insight…

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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 1:00:05

4M ago1:00:05

1:00:05

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 …

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224: The Best Approach To Vision Therapy With Dr. Melissa Zarn Urankar, OD, Katy Coleman, OTR/L, and Xenia Andrzejewski, PT 53:07

4M ago53:07

53:07

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 visio…

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223: Spasticity Management From A Physician With Dr. Cassandra List, MD 46:34

4M ago46:34

46:34

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 recom…

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222: How You Can Be Tenaciously Optimistic In Business To Be Successful 36:44

4M ago36:44

36:44

In this episode Emily Duval Ledger, Erin Gallardo, and Claire McLean explore how maintaining an optimistic mindset can drive success in both clinical practice and business operations. Often it’s not as easy to do this in business, but we’ve got some strategies to share with you today. Key points included: - The power of positive language and belief…

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221: How To Start A Wellness Program For People With Neurologic Conditions: All Your Questions Answered! 1:02:32

5M ago1:02:32

1:02:32

In this enlightening discussion, we have an open conversation with physical therapist Lauren Young, PT, DPT, CSRS, NCS, who reached out to Claire with a number of questions. She was willing to come on the podcast so everyone can benefit from the information. Lauren started a mobile neuro practice in February 2024 and is looking to develop group wel…

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220: Building A Biz Model Mix Of Online And In-Person With Katie Nathan, PT, DPT, NCS 55:22

5M ago55:22

55:22

On today’s show, Dr. Katie Nathan, PT, DPT, NCS joined Erin and Claire to share her journey building a successful physical therapy business to maximize impact and reach as many people as possible with focused Parkinson's disease. Katie received her doctorate from USC in 2016 and is passionate about using exercise and movement to empower those with …

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219: New Evidence On Brain Changes In PD Inspires Hi-Fi Exercise Class At Rogue 26:19

5M ago26:19

26:19

We’re back for another episode this week! This one is bringing you practical clinical tools you can start incorporating right now. It’s based on new evidence with intense exercise and its effect on increasing dopamine transporter and neuromelanin concentrations in the substantia nigra in Parkinson’s disease. While Rogue has always been known to imp…

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218: Advocating for Accessible Healthcare for People with Disabilities With Chanda Hinton 53:12

5M ago53:12

53:12

Our recent guest on the I Love Neuro podcast, Chanda Hinton, is doing impactful work to improve healthcare access and quality of care for individuals with disabilities. As the Executive Director of the Chanda Center for Health & Wellness in Denver, Colorado, Chanda leads efforts in both direct service provision and systemic advocacy. Chanda shared …

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217: How To Plan A Transformative PD Retreat With Joy Cochran, PT, DPT 49:19

6M ago49:19

49:19

On this episode of the I Love Neuro podcast, host Erin Gallardo sits down with guest Joy Cochran to discuss her business Joy Explorations and an upcoming Parkinson's disease retreat. Joy started Joy Explorations in 2018 with a goal of empowering older adults and those with neurological conditions through adaptive outdoor activities and movement. Sh…

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216: How To Shed Your Shoulds So You Can Live And Work Happier With Emily Duval Ledger 36:30

6M ago36:30

36:30

Ever feel stuck between what you want to do and what you feel like you should do? Uh, yes, all the time! How does it feel when you have these ingrained expectations making decisions for you? Usually not so great. And it happens to everyone. So in this episode we talk about why that happens, how to recognize when you're operating in external “should…

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215: Learn How To Help Clients Fall WELL With Naomi Casiro 44:35

6M ago44:35

44:35

Okay, so let’s address this head on: No one wants to fall. But falls do happen. Especially for people who have trouble with their balance. So wouldn’t it be great if when someone did fall, they knew how to roll or land in a way that minimized injury? That’s what we’re talking about today with physiotherapist Naomi Casiro of NeuroFit BC. She runs on…

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214: What To Know About Being Non-Participating With Medicare With Tyler Horton, PT, DPT, NCS 45:27

6M ago45:27

45:27

There are a lot of reasons you can go into private practice. Most of which have to do with the desire to provide care in a different way than you’ve seen in your community. But the way you set up your practice can be as unique as you are. One challenging question most neuro clinicians face when setting up their private practice is what to do about …

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213: Quick High-Impact, Low-Cost Ideas With Dr. JJ Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, NCS 39:12

7M ago39:12

39:12

Ever feel discouraged about the care you think you can provide without fancy equipment? Not after you listen to this episode! In today’s show you’ll learn easy ideas to make maximum impact no matter what setting you’re in and what you have available to you. We’ll share actual patient stories to give you real examples of strategies to apply in the c…

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212: How To Safely Get To Heart Rate Peak In Order To Modify Parkinson’s With Dr. Daniel Corcos, PhD 52:17

7M ago52:17

52:17

Have you heard exercise is good for people with Parkinson’s? Duh! As a listener of this podcast you most certainly have! Do you know how much someone should get their heart rate up to make a difference? What about how to test them to ensure you understand their peak HR? The research on exercise and Parkinson’s is booming and we want to give you the…

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211: How To Approach Pain Neuroscience Education In Neuro With Dr. Adriaan Louw, PT, PhD 1:01:23

7M ago1:01:23

1:01:23

Do you work with people who have pain AND neurologic conditions? In our world it would be rare to find someone who doesn’t have at least a few patients or clients who experience pain either as a result of their diagnosis or even pain that is completely unrelated but persists. In this episode we had the privilege of picking the brain of one of the b…

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210: Running Intensives For Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury With Empower SCI 1:03:15

7M ago1:03:15

1:03:15

Do you see a gap in the care of individuals that you work with? Sometimes the work isn’t done after discharge, am I right? The desire to fill a gap for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) is what led 2 PTs and an OT to establish Empower SCI in 2012. Empower SCI is a non-profit dedicated to providing intensive rehabilitation experiences for pe…

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209: How To Close the Gap Between Research And Practice With Dr. Carolee Winstein, PhD, PT, FAPTA 58:45

7M ago58:45

58:45

Have you ever felt like there was a disconnect between what the researchers are thinking and what you, as a clinician, are thinking? You’re not the only one! The desire to bridge the gap between research and what really goes on in the clinic has been a topic of discussion for decades. We interviewed Dr. Carolee Winstein, PhD, PT, FAPTA about this v…

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208: “Old Not Weak” How You Should Actually Train Aging Adults With Dustin Jones, PT, DPT, GCS 57:50

8M ago57:50

57:50

How much are you challenging the older adults you work with What biases do you have about someone when you see their age or comorbidities? Are they limiting how much you push them? Have you ever thought about the consequences of not pushing someone enough?? On today’s show we interviewed Dr. Dustin Jones, PT, DPT, GCS about his approach to working …

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207: Intensity Isn’t Just For Therapy Sessions With Han Nguyen, PT, DPT, NCS 54:20

8M ago54:20

54:20

Everyone is on their own timeline. For some the notion to start a business doesn’t happen until well into their career. For others it happens almost immediately. For some, the slow growth method is right. For others it’s full speed ahead. Dr. Han Nguyen, PT, DPT, NCS is a PT who’s constantly seeking growth and opportunity. She asks, “what’s next?” …

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206: What To Do When You’re Overwhelmed In Your Business 46:37

8M ago46:37

46:37

Busy-ness and fluctuations are pretty normal when running a business but do you have trouble turning your business brain off? Can you go on vacation without working? Do you know the signs in your body when you’ve hit your edge? In the world of hustle culture how do you show up differently so you can love what you do and make it sustainable without …

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205: What You Must Know About Medicare Maintenance Therapy And What Can Happen If You Don’t With Robbie Leonard, PT, DPT, CHC 53:32

8M ago53:32

53:32

Who wants to talk about a fun topic?! What if learning about Medicare Maintenance Therapy actually was fun and didn’t make you fall asleep? Well, that’s what you’re going to get on today’s episode! We sat down with our favorite Medicare Utilization Reviewer, Dr. Robbie Leonard, PT, DPT, CHC to discuss the hot and sticky points about Medicare skille…

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204: The Most Effective Way To Incorporate The Evidence With EVERY Patient With Oscar Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS 1:07:26

9M ago1:07:26

1:07:26

Do you feel like you’re as great a clinician as you could be? Do you know how to apply the evidence in an individualized way? Are you missing anything in your therapy toolbox, if so, do you know what it is? In today’s show we were so excited to interview Dr. Oscar Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS after he won the PT Clinical Excellence in Neurology Award fro…

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203: Vestibular Private Practice, Mentorship And The Real Balancing Act With Christina Garrity, PT, DPT, NCS 52:02

9M ago52:02

52:02

In today’s show we interviewed Dr. Christina Garrity, PT, DPT, NCS about her vestibular therapy world! She left her clinic job to start a private practice because she found that people were not getting quick or easy enough access to this time-sensitive care. She made it happen while also juggling a busy family life plus teaching in PT programs. Soo…

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202: How To Prevent Falls From Retropulsion in PD 27:31

9M ago27:31

27:31

In this week’s episode we address a listener’s question about retropulsion in people with Parkinson’s. In the show we define retropulsion then provide a plethora of ideas for you to try with your clients to help them restore their ability to move backwards without falling! Sit to Stand (STS) and Standing Postural Issues: Biggest issue: inadequate w…

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201: Opportunities and Challenges Are Really A Matter Of Perspective 41:35

9M ago41:35

41:35

In this episode we have an authentic conversation with our NeuroBiz coach Emily Duval Ledger about goal setting, set backs, expectations and more. In the show we share our big and small goals and words of the year as well as what they mean to us. With goals can come expectations and even an attachment to achieving it. What does it mean if you don’t…

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200: What We’ve Learned In 200 Episodes And Our Top Episodes Revealed! 58:02

10M ago58:02

58:02

Welcome to the 200th episode!! It’s just Erin and Claire on this one. We reflect on how far we’ve come since we first started the show and what we’ve learned. We discussed our memory of first (virtually) meeting JJ and our other instructors and where that led us, our favorite memories from the podcast, the amazing people and connections we’ve made …

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199: The Must-Know Documentation Guidelines From A Utilization Reviewer 53:08

10M ago53:08

53:08

You do not want to miss this episode!! On today’s show we address one of the most popular topics of discussion among therapists - DOCUMENTATION! The aspect of the job we love to hate. It can be so confusing to know what to include, how to justify, how to demonstrate medical necessity, and on and on. Lucky for you we have a PT Sparky who works as a …

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198: Creative Strategies For Using Resistance Bands To Improve Function With Dr. JJ Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD 45:58

10M ago45:58

45:58

Do you like new, creative ideas? In this episode we’re talking about why we’re on a kick with resistance bands. Like a lot of equipment we use in neuro rehab it was first intended to be used in the fitness and general rehab population, and because neuro clinicians are crafty we found the uses far surpass strengthening isolated muscles. There are a …

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197: How To Apply The Principles of Neuroplasticity To OT With Briana Elson, MS, OTR/L 44:59

10M ago44:59

44:59

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 upda…

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196: Rapidly Improving Outcomes For Chronic Stroke Survivors With Vivistim 51:12

11M ago51:12

51:12

On today’s show we interviewed Amanda Saylor and Becca Carr, aka @neuro_OTs on Instagram, about an exciting, relatively new piece of technology advancing outcomes for stroke survivors called Vivistim. This device is the first FDA approved implantable device for rehab for upper extremity recovery. It was approved in August 2021 and is being used in …

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195: What To Know About Post-Stroke Dizziness With Nidhi Seth, PT, DPT 45:56

11M ago45:56

45:56

On today’s show we interviewed Dr. Nidhi Seth, PT, DPT, CCVT, CSRS. She is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with specialization in concussion, neurological and vestibular disorders. After earning her undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy from India, she then went on to pursue her Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (PP-DPT) at Loma Linda Unive…

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194: Health Coaching And PT: A Match Made In Heaven With Kathleen Olsen, PT, MS, PCES 49:16

11M ago49:16

49:16

If you’re tired of the top-down approach or hierarchical model of delivering care and want to embrace more of a biopsychosocial model into your practice, this is a great episode for you! Erin interviews Kathleen Olsen, PT, MS, PCES, a physical therapist with over 17 years of experience treating pelvic health, neurologic and orthopedic conditions. I…

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193: Sowing The Love: Harvesting Wins, Weeding Woes, And Business Shenanigans With NeuroBiz Besties 51:41

11M ago51:41

51:41

As we approach the end of year / new year it’s a great time to think about where you’re going and where you’ve been. Follow along as we discuss what seeds we’ve sown over the past months, what we are celebrating, and what we are removing from our hypothetical gardens with Emily Duval Ledger, Neuro Biz coach. Erin is working to implement the Profit …

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192: Yoga Improves Outcomes In PT/OT With Chandler Tyrrell, OTR/L, CSRS, RYT 200 52:51

11M ago52:51

52:51

Thank you for joining us today in a discussion about incorporating yoga into therapy! Erin interviewed Chandler Tyrrell, OTR/L, CSRS who practices in northern Virginia in both inpatient rehab and outpatient settings. She fell in love with yoga after her first class and knew she wanted to become certified. She also found a calling in occupational th…

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