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 because of having this company, where we’re going in 2024 and beyond, and the 10 top most downloaded episodes! If you want to check out our most popular episodes here they are. Listen to today’s show for our memory of why the episode stood out to us! 152 132 136 134 145 138 131 123 140 144 Big shout out to Blazepod, who we are now affiliates for, and can offer you a 20% discount with our link!! If you’re in the market for amazing equipment that helps you challenge your clients cognitively and physically you’ve got to try them out.   Use this link to save 20%: https://www.blazepod.com/neurocollaborative  

Learn valuable tips on documentation guidelines from a PT expert working as a utilization reviewer. Topics include compliance must-haves, specific terms reviewers look for, justifying medical necessity, skilled therapy vs spontaneous recovery, maintenance therapy, and efficient documentation strategies.

Dr. JJ Mowder-Tinney, a physical therapist and neuro rehab specialist, explores creative ways to use resistance bands for improved movement and function. Topics include error augmentation, sensory feedback, and movement assistance. The podcast emphasizes collaboration, patient input, and upcoming webinars to share innovative ideas in physical therapy.

Briana Elson, an OT clinician, discusses applying neuroplasticity principles in OT - prism glasses, bilateral arm training, task-specific training, EMG triggered NMES, VR training, and more. She emphasizes the importance of intensity and specificity in therapy for better outcomes.

The podcast discusses Vivistim, an FDA-approved implantable device for rehab for chronic stroke survivors, showcasing impressive outcomes. Topics include how the device works, who it's indicated for, results of studies, insurance coverage, and client improvements. The episode also covers case studies, therapy protocols, patient progress tracking, and the process for clinics to adopt Vivistim for stroke rehabilitation.

The podcast features an interview with Dr. Nidhi Seth, a specialist in neurological and vestibular disorders, discussing her journey from India to the US. They cover topics like post-stroke dizziness assessments, oculomotor evaluations, and the importance of vestibular rehab in neurological physical therapy.

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. In 2018, she became certified as a women’s health coach from the Integrative Women’s Health Institute. She’s also a certified pregnancy and postpartum exercise specialist. In this episode we discuss what it looks like to approach your treatment and plan of care collaboratively with your patients and clients by incorporating principles learned in health coaching. This can look like asking questions regarding the pillars of health in the initial assessment (and what those are). Asking readiness for change questions like, “Do you want to take action on any of these areas now? Do you need resources or support to do that?” And “What would wellness look like for you? What would living well look like for you?” in order to develop a better understanding of the goals. Inviting your patients to reflect on what they really want and all the aspects of their life can help them transform in ways you’d never be able to just tell them to do. Another helpful way to motivate and educate patients is with the use of technology like self tracking devices. For example, the Oura ring, Whoop band, Garmin, Apple watch, Fitbit, etc. Among simple tracking like steps and HR, a person can do cycle tracking, sleep tracking, or HR variability tracking to see if they are recovering well.  Website: https://northcountyinhomept.com/ IG:  @kathleenolsenpt https://ouraring.com/product/rings/horizon https://www.whoop.com/us/en/

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 First formula into business and found a company that works as a fractional CFO (aka part time for different companies) for cash based medical companies owned by PTs, OTs, MDs, NDs, etc. Claire is working to implement support groups at Rogue and shares the disappointment of not being selected for a Parkinson Foundation grant. Emily is pausing on her goal of writing the business book she always wanted to have and shares her process for that.   Celebrating the fruits of your labor is always a MUST, so we also share our wins. How are you celebrating your harvest? Erin is celebrating the work put into building collaborative partnerships and how it is a win-win for all of us. Claire is celebrating a new funding collaboration, which may end up being even more abundant. She has partnered with a local non-profit so she can offer scholarships to Rogue members. Emily is celebrating the accomplishments of her coaching clients. Many initially came with specific issues and problems and now have crossed those bridges and are finding more stability and happiness in their businesses.   What are you removing from your life in the next year? Erin is a constant gardener who is always in weeding mode. Claire is building better boundaries around her time and energy. Emily is challenging and removing the limiting beliefs that keep her from growing the way she knows she’s capable. We’d love to hear your own reflections! We want to celebrate with you as well and hope you take the time to think about the past year and year ahead. If you have a neuro business and want to join our NeuroBiz Besties free Slack group, fill out this form so we can learn more about you and see if it’s a good fit!  Links mentioned in today’s episode: Every Single Bean Episode 181: Profit First Discussion

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 therapy and saw the benefit of having both specialties in her background to be extremely helpful for people with neurologic conditions. Chandler became certified with LoveYourBrain as well, a non-profit that works to improve the lives of people with brain injuries.   In today’s show we discuss: How Chandler uses both yoga and traditional OT treatments in her practice Who benefits the most from having yoga as a part of their program and how to tell if they will What LoveYourBrain is and what their yoga training was like What challenges she faced when organizing group yoga classes at work in the neuro population (ie spinal precautions, flexibility limitations, mobility levels, impulse control, etc) How she incorporates both yoga and intensity into her sessions to maximize outcomes and benefit What some of the research is saying about using yoga with PT/OT and in which populations How to get started with breathwork and yoga even if you aren’t yoga certified with some simple things to try now Follow Chandler on Instagram: @chanroegge  Feel free to DM her with any questions!   https://www.loveyourbrain.com/yoga https://www.loveyourbrain.com/research https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22836351/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24985393/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0965229914001502?via%3Dihub https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16731221/ Insight timer: https://insighttimer.com

We have a special treat for you today! Erin interviewed Renee Hetzler, PT, DPT, NCS and Bernadette Cummings, OTR/L, ATP who both specialize in working with people with ALS to have a conversation about caring for individuals with ALS. There are do’s and don’ts when working with this population and we wanted to bring it to you! If you’re someone who doesn’t see this population very often and you want to know what to focus on, the timeline of events you should be tuned into and how to prioritize your plan of care, this is the episode for you!   Some of the topics discussed include: The types of ALS, initial symptoms, warnings signs and timeline Outcome measures and assessments to consider How to be prepared based on the timeline How to have conversations with the patients and their families Favorite equipment recommendations from PT and OT Exercise recommendations Resources for individuals with ALS and their families  ALS Association: https://www.als.org/ Team Gleason: https://teamgleason.org/ Muscular Dystrophy Association: https://www.mda.org/  I AM ALS: https://iamals.org/ Compassionate Care ALS: https://ccals.org/ https://shower-buddy.com/ https://razdesigninc.com/ https://www.fawssit.com/ https://www.etac.com/en-us/us/products/patient-handling/slings/molift-rgosling-toilet-highback/ https://www.performancehealth.com/air-soft-resting-hand-splint https://www.performancehealth.com/rolyan-adjustable-wire-frame-cervical-collar#sin=35206 https://www.amazon.com/DRIVE-Rollator-Walker-Removable-Storage/dp/B07TCTBLD9/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 https://kineticresearch.com/product/the-noodle-classic-afo/ https://www.amazon.com/Medline-Lightweight-Transport-Wheelchair-Handbrakes/dp/B007WA1ZG4 And no need to take notes, we’ve got an info sheet with everything that was covered for you to download HERE