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The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastA Battle In The Mind: Exploring Emotions of Survivors, Caregivers, and Loved Ones-Part 2EPISODE TITLE: A Battle In The Mind: Exploring Emotions of Survivors, Caregivers, and Loved Ones EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Deb and Doro talk with D’Youville University students Christin Chan and Sophie Turner about the psychosocial impact of stroke and brain injury. We covered: Mental health challenges post-stroke, ABI, and TBI The role of occupational therapy in addressing mental health Improving psychosocial support for survivors and caregivers Best practices for supporting survivors Post-injury affective symptoms and disorders Non-pharmacological treatment for behavioral disturbances among TBI/ABI patients We ho...2025-05-2049 min

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastA Battle In The Mind: Exploring Emotions Of Survivors, Caregivers, and Loved Ones - Part 1EPISODE TITLE: A Battle on the Mind: Exploring Emotions of Survivors, Caregivers, and Loved Ones EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Deb and Doro talk with D’Youville University students Christin Chan and Sophie Turner about the psychosocial impact of stroke and brain injury. We covered: Mental health challenges post-stroke, ABI, and TBI The role of occupational therapy in addressing mental health Improving psychosocial support for survivors and caregivers Best practices for supporting survivors Post-injury affective symptoms and disorders Non-pharmacological treatment for behavioral disturbances among TBI/ABI patients We hop...2025-05-1241 min

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastHarnessing Motivation: Unleashing Recovery PotentialEPISODE TITLE: Harnessing Motivation: Unleashing Recovery Potential What really drives someone to keep going after a stroke — even when it’s hard? EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb dive deep into the heart of recovery: motivation. Whether you're a survivor, clinician, or care partner, this conversation is packed with insights to help you light (and maintain) that motivational fire. We explore: 🔑 What motivation is and why it matters more than you think 🔁 The proven process Doro’s team uses to help clients stay focused and forward-movi...2025-04-231h 25

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastTackling Spasticity Part 2EPISODE TITLE: Tackling Spasticity Part 2 EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk about spasticity. We covered: Strategies for addressing spasticity, how to descriptions and rationale for use Difference between spasticity management and spasticity treatment Specific techniques discussed Stretching Weight Bearing Splinting Intentional muscle fatigue Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Principles Neuromodulators Surgery Cryoneurolysis Enzyme treatment-clinical trials ongoing Visualization & Mirror Therapy Extra corporeal shock wave therapy Focused waves-sends waves into small area Radial waves-delivers shock waves into broader areas Contraindications to use Adverse effects-transient discomfort, swelling, bruising Works well...2025-03-1343 min

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastTackling Spasticity Part 1EPISODE TITLE: Tackling Spasticity Part 1 EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk about spasticity. We covered: Definition of spasticity and spastic paresis Underlying mechanisms of motor recovery and spasticity-they aren’t the same Keys to promoting recovery How to know if someone has spasticity Creating an occupational profile as a treatment plan foundation Measuring spasticity We hope you enjoyed this episode of Noggins And Neurons. As always, we want to hear from you! Email us at Nogginsandneurons@gmail.com Show References Crow, J...2025-02-2431 min

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastSeeing Clearly Again: Occupational Therapy’s Impact After Mild TBI-Part 2NogginsAndNeurons: The Website EPISODE TITLE: Seeing Clearly Again: Occupational Therapy’s Impact After Mild TBI-Part 2 EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk with returning guest, Suzanne Briggs about vision rehab for individuals who’ve experienced mild TBI. We covered a lot of ground in the second half of our conversation. We discussed: Impact of mood on self-report questionnaires Example of remedial vision treatment session The effects of the autonomic nervous system on participation and recovery Strategies for regulating the nervous system Understanding top down vs. bott...2025-02-1154 min

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastSeeing Clearly Again: Occupational Therapy’s Impact After Mild TBI-Part 1EPISODE TITLE: Seeing Clearly Again: Occupational Therapy’s Impact After Mild TBI-Part 1 EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk with returning guest, Suzanne Briggs, OTD, OTR/L, Remedial Vision Certified, about vision rehab for individuals who’ve experienced mild TBI. We covered a lot of ground in this informative episode. We discussed: Suzanne’s doctoral experience and some lessons she learned along the way Why she’s chosen not to be called “doctor” Symptoms experienced by mTBI survivors and the effect on occupational performance Common symptoms of vision dysfu...2025-02-0446 min

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastStroke Survivor Rachel GrovesEPISODE TITLE: Stroke Survivor Rachel Groves EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk with Rachel Groves about her experience of having a stroke as a young wife, mother and professional. Thank you for sharing your story, Rachel. We hope you enjoyed this episode of Noggins And Neurons. As always, we want to hear from you! Email us at Nogginsandneurons@gmail.com Show References Rachel’s Story-In One Stroke by Rachel Groves NEW FREE RESOURCE: Stroke Recovery Home Program Checklist THERAPY PRACTICE RESOURCES: ...2024-11-181h 12

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastSupporting Care Partners with Julie WallEPISODE TITLE: Supporting Care Partners with Julie Wall EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk with Julie Wall, occupational therapist about care partner support. We covered: The need for community and support for care partners The importance of care partner self-care for everyone’s health and well-being How movement helps with emotional processing, strength, and connection The importance of listening to our bodies and ways the body tries to get our attention Using dance as a self-care technique; it moves and releases stuck energies, thereby creating the sp...2024-10-231h 10

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastSensory Recovery Following Stroke & Brain InjuryNogginsAndNeurons: The Website EPISODE TITLE: Sensory Recovery Following Stroke & Brain Injury EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Deb talks with Alice Chen & Kelly Tan from D’Youville University about sensory recovery. We covered: Bodily sensations and impact of impaired sensation on the recovery process We touch briefly on disorders of consciousness Impact of pain on recovery Interventions for sensory recovery Empowering family members and care partners as part of the survivor’s team Training and education as support strategies We hope you enjoyed this episode of No...2024-10-031h 29

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastSecondary Stroke PreventionEPISODE TITLE: Secondary Stroke Prevention EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Deb talks with D’Youville University students, Giovanni Feliciano and Fatima Ijaz about preventing secondary stroke. People who have a stroke are at increased risk of having another stroke. In this conversation we: Discuss the difference between primary and secondary prevention Highlight the increased risk faced by individuals who have already experienced a stroke Discover the effects of antiplatelet therapies for stroke prevention Address clot formation and subsequent strokes Learn about the importance of client follow-through and monitoring in lo...2024-07-221h 21

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastAll About Homonymous HemianopsiaNogginsAndNeurons: The Website EPISODE TITLE: All About Homonymous Hemianopsia EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Deb talks with Bridget Smith & Nabila Bhuiyan from D’Youville University about homonymous hemianopsia. We covered: What homonymous hemianopsia is & how it occurs Signs & symptoms experienced by a person who has homonymous hemianopsia Impact on daily life Treatment interventions for homonymous hemianopsia We hope you enjoyed this episode of Noggins And Neurons. As always, we want to hear from you! Email us at Nogginsandneurons@gmail.com Show References: ...2024-06-271h 06

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastDriving Rehab with Terri CassidyNogginsAndNeurons: The Website EPISODE TITLE: Driving Rehab with Terri Cassidy EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk with Terri Cassidy, OTD, OTR/L, CDRS about driving after stroke. We covered a lot of ground in this interesting conversation. Highlights include: Terri’s journey into private practice Meeting clients where they are Community connections and client rapport Importance of early and often conversations around driving safety and retirement. FREE RESOURCE FOR PROVIDERS: Generalist Resource to Integrate Driving (GRID) contains assessments and scoring information; Not everyone needs to...2024-03-271h 13

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastSex & Intimacy With Sujata Martin, MS, OTR/LNogginsAndNeurons: The Website Join the Noggins And Neurons Facebook Group EPISODE TITLE: Sex & Intimacy with Sujata Martin, MS, OTR/L EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Deb talks with Sujata Martin about sex & intimacy. We covered: Sex, Sexuality, and Intimacy The impact of a neurological diagnosis on the pelvic floor, function and one’s identity Where sex and sexuality are addressed in the OT Practice Framework, 4th edition How fine motor deficits impact bowel & bladder management, including catheter management Sexual expression, psychological & physical aspects of in...2023-07-101h 04

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastImpact of Psychosocial Factors on Stroke RecoveryEPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk with D’Youville University students, Devin Jones, Brittany Sockwell and their professor, Tracy Bentley-Root about the psychosocial aspects stroke survivors experience. We covered: Stroke statistics Lack of awareness around how stroke impacts survivors' mental health Pre and post stroke anxiety and depression Clinician and Care Provider self-care to avoid burn out. Using the research for interventions, try them...if they work, great. If not, try another one. The 3 legs of evidence-based practice: What the evidence says Practitioner clinical reasoning Judgement related to th...2023-06-161h 22

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastFactors Affecting Stroke RecoveryNogginsAndNeurons: The Website Join the Noggins And Neurons Facebook Group EPISODE TITLE: Factors Affecting Stroke Recovery EPISODE SUMMARY: EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, we talk with D’Youville University students, Minkshi Kareer and Victoria Purucker, and their professor, Tracy Bentley-Root about the continuum of care in brain injury recovery. We covered a wide variety of topics, including: The effects of age, gender, race, and importance of proper diagnosis on short term/long term recovery and overall survivor outcomes How culture & community impacts stroke recovery The impa...2023-05-031h 29

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastStroke Recovery Along the Continuum of CareEPISODE TITLE: Stroke Recovery Along the Continuum of Care EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, we talk with D’Youville University students, Hannah Waring and Madison Mendofik, and their professor, Tracy Bentley-Root about the continuum of care in brain injury recovery. We covered a wide variety of topics, including: Levels of care and typical expectations for survivors, care partners and clinician The knowing factor that clinicians use when determining discharge recommendations The role of insurance in the US Dismantling the subacute rehab stigma Including survivors in their care The value of...2023-04-051h 41

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastAll About The Brain Part 1NogginsAndNeurons: The Website Join the Noggins And Neurons Facebook Group NEXT LEVEL GERIATRIC CARE SUMMIT: A Certification Training for Rehab Professionals March 29-31 Deb’s Talk: UE Mirror Therapy for Stroke Survivors: What’s Behind the Reflection March 29th at 10:20 – 12: 20 Pacific, 12:20-2:20 Central, 1:20-3:20 Eastern SIGN UP HERE Questions about the summit: info@pesi.com or (800) 844-8260 EPISODE TITLE: All About The Brain Part 1 EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb tal...2023-02-161h 20

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastDebrief Sampling: Remedial Vision with Suzanne Briggs, MOT, OTR/LNogginsAndNeurons: The Website Join the Noggins And Neurons Facebook Group Sign Up for the Noggins And Neurons Premium Access Pass EPISODE TITLE: Debrief Sampling: Remedial Vision with Suzanne Briggs EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb give you a sampling of the full debrief we did on Remedial Vision with Suzanne Briggs Parts 1 & 2. We share our thoughts and ideas about what we learned, assessment tools, intervention ideas and more. The full debrief can be found in the Noggins And Neurons Membership site. ...2023-01-2922 min

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastRemedial Vision with Suzanne Briggs, MOT, OTR/L: Part 1EPISODE TITLE: REMEDIAL VISION WITH SUZANNE: PART 1 EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk with Suzanne Briggs, MOT, OTR/L about remedial vision. We learned: Details about remedial vision Common visual skills/visual skill deficits, the role of cognition and vision hierarchy Screening and assessing for vision deficits, including the OculoMotor Assessment Tool (OMAT) Schools of thought regarding appropriate time to treat vision deficits post injury Use of prisms as intervention and compensatory strategies Value of professional collaborations in the client care experience We hope you e...2022-12-3157 min

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastEmpowering Recovery with Survivor, Angela Wingfield, PTA✨Google Podcasts ✨iTunes ✨Spotify JOIN THE NOGGINS & NEURONS PODCAST MEMBERSHIP Join the Noggins And Neurons Facebook Group EPISODE TITLE: Empowering Recovery with Survivor, Angela Wingfield, PTA INTRO - ANGELA: So, I try, and what I hope I’ve done with stroke survivors and caregivers and this is what I want for medical professionals who are working with neurological patients to realize...you can...you can, over a period of time set them up to where they’re using neuroplasticity for their physical and mental health; they are...the caregiver is asking for assis...2022-11-111h 42

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastA Care Partner’s Perspective with Bridget Join the Noggins And Neurons Membership Join the Noggins And Neurons FB Group EPISODE TITLE: A Care Partners Perspective with Bridget EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified Bridget, a care partner to John, shares their story and expresses deep gratitude for the information in Pete’s book, “Stronger After Stroke: Your Roadmap to Recovery.” Bridget describes their experience, including fears, frustrations, obstacles and what they have done and continue to do to heal and thrive along their recovery journey. As always, we want...2022-10-1157 min

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastBrain Computer Interface with Occupational Therapist Lauren SoudersMEMBERSHIP IS HERE! Join us in the Founders Circle Membership A community for brain loving nerds like us who want more! LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE SITE ✨Google Podcasts ✨iTunes ✨Spotify Join the Noggins And Neurons Facebook Group As always, we want to hear your top takeaways! Please email us at: NogginsAndNeurons@gmail.com. If you enjoy listening, please share with others who you think would benefit. Also, consider donating to NOGGINS & NEURONS. You can do this is 2 ways: Donate to Noggins And Neurons and g...2022-09-251h 23

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastAnother Noggin in the mix - Welcome Doro!The title says it all! Noggins And Neurons has a plan and it feels so good...Thanks for sticking with us 😊 MEMBERSHIP IS HERE! Join us in the Founders Circle Membership A community for brain loving nerds like us who want more! LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE SITE ✨Google Podcasts ✨iTunes ✨Spotify Join the Noggins And Neurons Facebook Group As always, we want to hear your top takeaways! Please email us at: NogginsAndNeurons@gmail.com. If you enjoy listening, please share with other...2022-08-2346 min

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastStrategies for Successful Medication Management: Part 2 ✨Google Podcasts ✨iTunes ✨Spotify Join the Noggins And Neurons Facebook Group SIGN UP FOR THE NEW Noggins And Neurons Premium Access Pass! Become a Founders Circle Member-join by October 15, 2022 for special perks & pricing! EPISODE TITLE: Strategies for Successful Medication Management: Part 2 OVERVIEW: Occupational Therapy provides the distinct value of being able to look at clients holistically to best collaborate with individuals on THEIR goals and needs, rather than viewing them solely as their diagnosis. EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified Med...2022-07-1550 min

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastPerspectives on Neuroplasticity: Part 1 QR Code to JOIN THE NOGGINS AND NEURONS FACEBOOK GROUP EPISODE TITLE: Perspectives on Neuroplasticity Part 1 INTRO: This episode is a conversation between two OTRs and two soon-to-be new grad OTs. The topic of conversation is neuroplasticity, but this discussion dives deep into more specific topics on stroke rehabilitation. EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Perspectives on Neuroplasticity Part 1 with Tracy Bentley Root, Morgan Wellenzohn, and Sarah DiMayo, we talked about: What is neuroplasticity? What does the phrase “practice makes progress” mean to eac...2022-04-2350 min

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastRemembering Pete Part 2: Practice Gems with Doro & Lynette Join the Noggins And Neurons Facebook Group Allstar Pete trading card In this episode, I chat with Doro & Lynette from the Neuro Hub. Before he left, Pete told me he wanted them to step in where he left off…for sure those are some pretty big shoes to fill. Our conversation is all over the place, like old friends sitting around the table reminiscing about a loved friend and colleague. We discussed neuro gems we learned from Pete and implications for practice, carrying on his legacy and some of our fears. We had mom...2022-04-021h 02

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastHealthcare Through a Legal Lens EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Deb talks with attorneys Kelly Barret Sarama and Rachel Baldassaro from the Center for Elder Law and Justice. This rich conversation covers: Medical legal partnerships and the benefits of having lawyers on healthcare teams Getting help while in the hospital or other care facilities through patient advocate and ombudsman services How the legal system can help in the areas of quantity and quality of care, getting providers paid and more. Navigating Medicare coverage and getting ambulance bills paid. Plateaus and baselines as they relate...2022-03-071h 16

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastClinical Confidence Through Clinical Competence Part 2EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Deb talks with occupational therapist, Andrea Reed about gaining clinical confidence through clinical competence. We discuss: Mentorship, learning environments and trying new things Overcoming negative cultures, self-confidence, doing your best and resiliency Reflective practice and the importance of inquisitiveness for optimal learning The pause…Andrea’s strategy for coping when receiving mixed signals, self-regulating and showing up with confidence Accountability, self-compassion and grace throughout the learning curve Taking our practice to the next level: using small groups for study, learning, and mastery (simple, accountability through own note...2022-02-1248 min

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastClinical Confidence Through Clinical Competence Part 1EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Deb talks with occupational therapist, Andrea Reed about gaining clinical confidence through clinical competence. We discuss: Learning by hosting a clinical student – what the experience is like from a clinician’s and FW Coordinator’s viewpoint - finding a good fit for site and student Role of the environment and workplace culture in facilitating or hindering growth How the Covid -19 pandemic changed clinical learning opportunities and experiences Selecting appropriate interventions with confidence The effects of time “management” on recovery, clinical performance, and outcomes Moving away from “shin...2022-02-071h 00

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastNOGGINS & NEURONS: How Lucky Am I?In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Deb updates listeners about current happenings and future plans. She: Shares upsetting news impacting all of us. Pete passed away on January 8, 2022 after a brief illness. Sends love and well wishes from Noggins & Neurons to Pete’s family, friends and colleagues Tell’s everyone that Pete wishes for the podcast to continue, that she assured him she will do all she can to move things forward and notifies the audience that plans for upcoming episodes are in in place Acknowledges the need for the Noggins & Neurons community to proc...2022-01-1806 min

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastTech Talk with Doro & Lynette from The Neuro HubLearn more about low, medium and high tech OT interventions used by The Neuro Hub in stroke recovery. OVERVIEW Doro: That was the neat thing. This one client that had this really big change did nothing else. She just did her little exercises at home… Lynette: Right Doro: But no therapy with us or in other facilities. Nothing. Lynette: She did her basic home program, just to maintain what she already had what she had already been doing…umm…but yeah, it really made a huge impact for her. ...2022-01-081h 19

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastNew Grad Q’s & Seasoned Practitioner InsightsPete and Deb share their insights and opinions on new OT grad, Adrian's, questions and other topics. Neurodevelopmental Treatment Association Neuro-Ifrah Organization PNF & Virtual Reality Effect of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation in Functional Recovery of Patient’s with Stroke – A Review Effect of task specific training with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on stroke survivors Join the Noggins And Neurons Facebook Group As always, we want to hear your top takeaways! Please email us at NogginsAndNeurons@gmail.com. Questions and Comments about the podcast? NogginsAndNeurons: The Webs...2021-12-241h 03

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastUpdate: Noggins & Neurons Happenings UPDATE TOPICS: Deb, Pete, the FACES App & what's next Access the FACES Intervention App: Google Apple - Search for FACES Intervention in the app store Join the Noggins And Neurons Facebook Group As always, we want to hear your top takeaways! Please email us at NogginsAndNeurons@gmail.com. Questions and Comments about the podcast? NogginsAndNeurons: The Website Noggins And Neurons Facebook Group Donate to The Noggins & Neurons Podcast with Venmo or PayPal: Venmo @neurons Use the PayPal app (appears as Creative Concepts OT...2021-12-1105 min

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastBradford C. Berk, MD, PhD: Surviving & Recovering p̄ SCI, CVA, TBIBradford C. Berk, MD, PhD: Surviving & Recovering p̄ SCI, CVA, TBI Noggins & Neurons Facebook Group: CLICK HERE or scan below! OVERVIEW: Dr. Berk: So, I think devices offer a really improved approach to neurologic problems and they don’t need to be taken every day like a pill, so compliance is 100% and up until now we really haven’t had many devices in the field. But I think going forward we will… EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Pete talks with Bradfor...2021-12-1159 min

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastJennica & Suzanne from Trio Rehab: PART IIIJennica & Suzanne from Trio Rehab: PART III Noggins & Neurons Facebook Group: CLICK HERE or scan below! EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Pete and Deb talk with Jennica Colvin and Suzanne McCrum from Trio Rehabilitation in Texas. We learned about private clinic ownership and more. Topics we covered include: Jennica encourages listeners to follow their dreams Brain primers, intervention, affordable interventions and getting started with home programs to facilitate success Re-establishing brain control over the flexors, stress balls and stretching Using the right questions...2021-10-3144 min

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastJennica & Suzanne from Trio Rehab: PART IIJennica & Suzanne from Trio Rehab: PART II Noggins & Neurons Facebook Group: CLICK HERE or scan below! EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Pete and Deb talk with Jennica Colvin and Suzanne McCrum from Trio Rehabilitation in Texas. We learned about private clinic ownership and more. Topics we covered include: How Suzanne uses treadmill training following stroke Practitioner opinions on using the terms good limb and bad limb Addressing depression following stroke, awareness, and rapport as part of a recovery plan Expectations, goal setting, programs...2021-10-2940 min

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastJennica & Suzanne from Trio Rehab: PART IJennica & Suzanne from Trio Rehab: PART I Noggins And Neurons Facebook Group: CLICK HERE or scan below! OVERVIEW: Pete, Deb, Jennica and Suzanne get to know each other EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Pete and Deb talk with Jennica Colvin and Suzanne McCrum from Trio Rehabilitation in Texas. We learned about private clinic ownership and more. Topics we covered include: The evolution of Trio Rehab Reasons for starting a private practice and why people want to work in a private practice...2021-10-2553 min

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastJus‘ a lil‘ bit o‘ EverythingJus' a lil' bit o' Everything Noggins And Neurons Facebook Group: CLICK HERE or scan below! OVERVIEW: Pete and Deb chat about Pete’s Blog, music and brain recovery EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Pete and Deb talk about Pete’s Blog, Facebook groups, and Listening to music can help with aphasia The challenges of the unknown for survivors, families and care providers immediately following traumatic brain injury Facebook groups that clinicians, survivors and caregivers might find helpful Unlearning as part of p...2021-10-2239 min

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastEmotion Perception After TBI/Stroke w/ Drs. Zupan & Neumann PART 2Emotion Perception After TBI/Stroke w/ Drs. Zupan & Neumann PART 2 Noggins And Neurons Facebook Group: CLICK HERE or scan below! OVERVIEW ZUPAN: I think as therapists if you’re really looking for something tangible to use just grab a movie or a tv show and, you know, stop and pause at various scenes. I think that would be a really useful task that you could get that more, I always say ecologically valid, but that more everyday way, I mean, it’s still acting but it’s a better example of how...2021-10-121h 03

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastBrain Injury Vision Recovery RecapBrain Injury Vision Recovery Recap Noggins And Neurons Facebook Group: CLICK HERE or scan below! OVERVIEW - Conversation: Pete and Deb joke about Pete’s microphone being on the floor and his pre-podcast snacking. We also talk a bit about equipment design and fabrication because Deb’s friend and OT colleague designed a new piece of adaptive equipment. Pete shared his experience around production based on the arm skate he designed. It’s a fun and interesting conversation! EPISODE SUMMARY: This episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Stroke and TBI Recovery Simplif...2021-10-041h 03

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastPete & Deb Review Teasell‘s InsightsPete & Deb Review Teasell's Insights Noggins And Neurons Facebook Group: CLICK HERE or scan below! DEB: Dr. Teasell said that the reasons that therapists have for not doing these things...so they include not having enough time, being busy...and I understand all of this. I do, because I’ve been in those shoes...all of those reasons...he said that they’re legit. And I think that whatever our reasons are, whoever we are, I think they’re legit to a degree. I think that we need to start empowering oursel...2021-09-2055 min

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastDeb‘s Trip & Listener QuestionsEPISODE TITLE: Deb's Trip & Listener Questions Noggins And Neurons Facebook Group: DEB: I think too, that if we do a case study and we talk about it and we kinda say what our process is and the way that we think about things and link it to the research, maybe it will help clinicians to know that they’re probably thinking about things the right way. I think sometimes there’s just insecurities around trying something new. Or, even doing what you think you should do. Especially if you don’t have a...2021-09-061h 02

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastWhat Makes a Great Therapist?What Makes a Great Therapist? Noggins And Neurons Facebook Group “I want to do what I did with the smaller group earlier this week and read you my favorite letter. Because, I think the thing that pushes me and everything...My why...My purpose...are embedded in the idea of service in care to others. Meaning all of those to self, to family, to community, the society. And, if you’re not clearly in touch with just how unbelievable it feels to care for others, my favorite letter of several hundred thou...2021-08-131h 03

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastSleep: Vital for Everyone, Essential for SurvivorsSleep: Vital for Everyone, Essential for Survivors Noggins And Neurons Facebook Group DEB: Did you know that rest and sleep are considered occupations? The Occupational Therapy Practice Framework is a document that we use in occupational therapy to guide the process of what we do in OT and it also explains what occupations are and what they mean. And sleep preparation is a thing in the OTPF and it talks about routines. Bedtime routines to prepare yourself, to prepare the body, to prepare the mind that it’s time to wind it...2021-08-081h 02

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastThe N&N Review: What We’ve Learned and Where We’re GoingThe N&N Review: What We’ve Learned and Where We’re Going Noggins And Neurons Facebook Group Pete and Deb started off with a little silliness before moving on to talk about Noggins And Neurons podcast stats... DEB: ...So I did look up downloads before we reconvened here tonight and we’re over 5,500...so, it’s saying something, I’m just not sure exactly what it’s saying and some day I hope to know PETE: It’s like reading tea leaves. So, what is today’s epi...2021-07-291h 02

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastMeasuring SpasticityMeasuring Spasticity Noggins And Neurons Facebook Group PETE: So, are we sorta kinda ready? DEB: Yeah, ready or not...here I come PETE: We’re never gonna outgrow this, are we? DEB: No PETE: It’s just gonna be like this forever...OK...so, hey, Deb Battistella, how you doin’? DEB: Pete Levine, I’m great, how are you? PETE: Oh, by the way, American College of Rehabilitation Medicine...I’m doing a talk for them in September. So, if you’re...2021-07-2558 min

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastLeading-Edge OT with Doro & Lynette of NEUROHUB: Part IILeading-Edge OT with Doro & Lynette of NEUROHUB: Part II Noggins And Neurons Facebook Group EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Stroke and TBI Recovery Simplified, Pete and Deb talk with Doro & Lynette from The Neuro Hub, Orlando, Florida, about leading edge OT services they provide. In part 2 we: Learned about the Neuro Hub locations, staff and more Talked about the roles sleep, gut health and heart rate variability for recovery and health Discussed how nature, exercise and community are important for achieving optimal health Learned how Doro and...2021-07-2157 min

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastLeading-Edge OT with Doro & Lynette of NEUROHUB: Part ILeading-Edge OT with Doro & Lynette of NEUROHUB: Part I Noggins And Neurons Facebook Group EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Stroke and TBI Recovery Simplified, Pete and Deb talk with Doro & Lynette from The Neuro Hub, Orlando, Florida, about leading edge OT services they provide . In part 1 we covered: The Neuro Hub business model and their client-centered practice Following your heart for career satisfaction The Neuro Hub OT Process – evaluation, treatment, goals and motivation The many players and concerns associated with driving following neurological injury (and other diagnoses) Th...2021-07-181h 16

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastWhat Does Work IWHAT DOES WORK I PETE: But there may be a mental block there, a sort of phobia, a fear that they’d never be able to get it back and you do see that in survivors. You go, Mr. Smith, you know we can fool around with balance training and we can fool around with grasp and release training, you have trouble opening and closing your hand so that would be good we can work on that, we can work on balance, but you were a scratch golfer back in the day. So if we put a pu...2021-07-111h 04

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastSensation RecoverySensation Recovery PETE: If you can’t feel it, it’s harder to integrate it into anything that you do and so you don’t do it as much and so you add to learned non-use. DEB: Yeah. And think about that with the person who also has neglect. They don’t know that they have that side and they don’t feel that side, there’s no reminder that the side is there so it impacts body awareness. PETE: Absolutely. Let me ask you this, as a clinician, and I’ll try to get my head...2021-07-0559 min

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastNeuroplastic Beats SpasticOVERVIEW: Now the one thing that they do have is finger flexion. And often therapists think you cannot let them flex their fingers because if you do you will strengthen the overwhelmingly strong flexors; and if you do that you will make the spasticity worse – which is NOT true. Spastic muscles are weak so even if you strengthen them it wouldn’t be the end of the world. But you’re not trying to strengthen them; you’re just trying to activate them. How are you gonna re-establish brain control over the finger flexors if you don’t allow them to fl...2021-06-0258 min

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastStop Falling! OVERVIEW: "Carr and Shephard are two Aussie physical therapists. They were the first to dovetail modern motor learning with rehab which was a sea change from the neurofacilitation crowd. Janet Carr, one of them, passed away in 2014. But they wrote this great book, I think it’s called, “Stroke Rehabilitation.” I think that’s what it’s called. I wrote a review on Amazon, you can read it, it’s just glowing because I just, I adore this book...But they make it very, very clear...There’s four situations in which you’re most likely to fall. And this is especial...2021-05-1554 min

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastSuper Survivor Kathy Spencer On Successful RecoverySuper Survivor Kathy Spencer On Successful Recovery OVERVIEW: Kathy - Well, when I got in the arm study, I was like ten or eleven months out and my I could barely— I couldn't move my wrist, my hand, or my fingers. All I could do is clench but that was it. And I thought, if I just believe that I would have given up and I wouldn't be recovered today. So, I always tell people— and Pete's book is outstanding on the plasticity of the brain— but doctors don't tend to tell us that. I went around talkin...2021-05-1358 min

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastMeasuring RecoveryOVERVIEW: “This episode was largely geared towards the survivors at home...once they’re at home doing this and some very simple strategies for how to do it and I LOVE the video recording piece. I know some people are shy and afraid to look at themselves on camera but you don’t have to show it to anybody...You know...And the people that love you won’t care any way. They will be happy to see your progress...” EPISODE SUMMARY: This episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Stroke and TBI Recovery Simplified is all about ways to measure ch...2021-04-2939 min

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastLearned Non-useOVERVIEW: ...So hyper-acute, acute, subacute and chronic, those are the 4 phases...The way that you tell it’s time to start is look for subacute, spontaneous recovery and then, once they plateau, after that you’re not waiting for this easy ride of the brain coming back online...It’s all neuroplastic change after that. You’ve got to borrow from some other part of the brain that’s still intact and so then it becomes real learning.... EPISODE SUMMARY: In this first, full episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Stroke and TBI Recovery Simplified, Pete and Deb discuss the perple...2021-04-1254 min

The NOGGINS AND NEURONS PodcastIntro Episode: Stroke and TBI Recovery SimplifiedNOGGINS & NEURONS: Stroke and TBI Recovery Simplified: Intro Episode Peter G. Levine and Debra Battistella discuss the heart and soul of this endeavor and you will learn how quickly they go down a rabbit hole! We discuss our passion for filling in gaps and the single, most important goal of this podcast...To simplify everything around stroke and brain injury so that survivors, caregivers and loved ones, therapists, the medical team and students understand the recovery process better. Better understanding can make for a better recovery experience. We look to the future and share our thoughts on...2021-04-1118 min