Our discussion with Dr Steve Wolf from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. A true legend of the field he shares with us snippets of his illustrious career, his newest research including vagus nerve stimulation to induce cortical neurplasticity, and his predictions for the future of neuro rehab.
3.53 Introduction
5.35 Career Pathway
8.15 History of physio in the US
10.40 Suspended from PT school
14.16 PhD - EMG biofeedback for muscle co-activation
16.55 Foundations of CIMT
18.45 Posturography - Tai Chi - Falls prevention studies
23.30 Mechanisms of neuro PT intervention
24.03 Steve's must-have attributes in the field
26.25 Vagus nerve stimulation
35.00 Upper limb outcome measures
39.31 Personalised care
41.29 Telerehab & technology - the future
45.36 Patients of today expect tech
50.51 Physio - Patient partnership
52.55 Peer support as a rehab tool
53.52 Imaging - in PT curriculum & to demonstrate treatment effectiveness
Papers and References
The EXCITE trial
Falls and tai chi
Wolf Motor Function Test
Steve’s Google Scholar page
Links
Emory Profile
Research Gate Page
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