# pt dpt (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover pt dpt. Page: Feed: --- ## [331: The First 30 Seconds: Winning Patient Trust On The Phone With Danny Bobrow, MBA](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/331-the-first-30-seconds-winning-patient-trust-on-the-phone-with-danny-bobrow-mba) _2026-08-17 · I Love Neuro_ What if the biggest threat to your practice's growth isn't your marketing budget, but the way your team handles the very first phone call? Getting the phone to ring is necessary, but never sufficient. In this episode, host Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS, talks with Daniel A. "Danny" Bobrow, MBA — creator of The Art of First Impressions™ and The Persuasion Blueprint, and President of AIM Dental… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep331_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [330: Working With The "Excluded" Patient: A Case Study Using Modified CIMT After Stroke With Briana Elson, MS, OTR/L, BCPR, CBIS](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/330-working-with-the-excluded-patient-a-case-study-using-modified-cimt-after-stroke-with-briana-elson-ms-otrl-bcpr-cbis) _2026-08-10 · I Love Neuro_ What do you do when the most evidence-based intervention you have is also the one your patient is "not allowed" to receive? Constraint-induced movement therapy has decades of research behind it, yet its exclusion criteria — especially around cognitive impairment — rule out a huge share of the stroke survivors clinicians actually see. In this episode, hosts Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS, and Claire… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep330_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [329: When the System Sends Them Home: Kim Williams-Feth, BSW, On Why Neuro Patients Need An Advocate](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/329-when-the-system-sends-them-home-kim-williams-feth-bsw-on-why-neuro-patients-need-an-advocate) _2026-08-03 · I Love Neuro_ What happens to your neuro patients after they leave your care, and who's in their corner when the discharge falls apart? In this episode, host Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS, sits down with Kimberlie Williams-Feth, BSW, founder of Healthcare Survival Kit and a former hospital social work discharge planner who became an independent patient advocate after living the system's failures firsthand. When… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep_329_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [328: Adding Jet Fuel To Stroke Therapy With Mason Hearn, PT, DPT, NCS On Vivistim's Paired Vagus Nerve Stimulation](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/328-adding-jet-fuel-to-stroke-therapy-with-mason-hearn-pt-dpt-ncs-on-vivistims-paired-vagus-nerve-stimulation) _2026-07-27 · I Love Neuro_ What if a patient who is years — even decades — out from their stroke could still make meaningful gains in their affected arm? In this episode, host Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS, talks with Mason Hearn, PT, DPT, NCS, about Vivistim, the FDA-approved paired vagus nerve stimulation system for chronic ischemic stroke, and why the "paired" piece — stimulation delivered in the same moment as intensive,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep328_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [327: Hope, Connection, And Care Coordination: Russell Meyerowitz On The Parkinson's Wellness Fund And Raya Health - Tools For Today](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/327-hope-connection-and-care-coordination-russell-meyerowitz-on-the-parkinsons-wellness-fund-and-raya-health-tools-for-today) _2026-07-20 · I Love Neuro_ What happens to a family when "wellness" stops meaning saunas and cold plunges and starts meaning keeping the lights on? In this episode, host Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS, talks with Russell Meyerowitz, founder of the Parkinson's Wellness Fund, about how the needs of families living with Parkinson's have shifted from health-and-wellness support toward urgent emergency relief — and what that means… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep327_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [326: Why Standard Heart Rate Formulas Fail People With Parkinson's With Cielita Lopez-Lennon, PT, DPT, NCS](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/326-why-standard-heart-rate-formulas-fail-people-with-parkinsons-with-cielita-lopez-lennon-pt-dpt-ncs) _2026-07-13 · I Love Neuro_ Are the heart rate formulas we've been using actually working for our patients with Parkinson's? In this episode, hosts Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS, and Claire McLean, PT, DPT, NCS, discuss with Cielita Lopez-Lennon, PT, PhD candidate in Rehabilitation Science at the University of Utah, her recently published research on refining maximal heart rate estimation for people with Parkinson's disease.… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep326_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## Episode 45: Voice Disorders _2026-07-06 · Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab_ In Episode 45 of Evidence to Excellence , host Polly Swingle sits down with Elyse Hileman, M.A., CF-SLP, speech therapist at The Recovery Project in Lansing, for an insightful conversation about voice disorders. Together, they explore the causes, symptoms, and impact of voice disorders, as well as the role speech therapy plays in assessment, treatment, and recovery. Whether you're a client… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/840049/episodes/19437693-episode-45-voice-disorders.mp3) ## [325: Falls Training For Parkinson's: Why Patients Are Demanding It With Naomi Casiro, BSc., MPT](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/325-falls-training-for-parkinsons-why-patients-are-demanding-it-with-naomi-casiro-bsc-mpt) _2026-07-06 · I Love Neuro_ What would it look like if your patients stopped fearing the floor? In this episode, hosts Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS, and Claire McLean, PT, DPT, NCS, discuss with Naomi Casiro, physiotherapist and founder of Neuro Fit Academy, what happened when her falls training sessions at World Parkinson Congress drew over 100 attendees in a room designed for 40. They dig into why patients with Parkinson's… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep325_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [324: When Robots Amplify Mistakes To Drive Recovery: Error Augmentation In Neuro Rehab With BioXtreme](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/324-when-robots-make-mistakes-to-help-you-heal-error-augmentation-in-neuro-rehab-with-bioxtreme) _2026-06-29 · I Love Neuro_ In this episode, host Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS interviews BioXtreme CEO Eyal Samuel Shachar and researcher Dr. James Patton, PhD about BioXtreme's robotics-based neurorehabilitation devices, with a focus on their Plaxtream hand system. Inspired by founder Nini Bluman's experience helping his father recover hand function after a stroke, Plaxtream combines robotic hardware, engaging game-based… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep324_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [323: Before We Left for Phoenix: Our World Parkinson Congress 2026 Preview](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/323-before-we-left-for-phoenix-our-world-parkinson-congress-2026-preview) _2026-06-22 · I Love Neuro_ In this episode hosts, Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS and Claire McLean, PT, DPT, NCS share their excitement and plans for attending the 2026 World Parkinson Congress (WPC) in Phoenix, Arizona, a unique international conference that brings together people with Parkinson's, care partners, therapists, physicians, and researchers. Drawing on their past experiences at WPC in Montreal, Portland, and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep323_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [Meet Claude, an AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yHCvOfwzGGal) _2026-06-22 · **Sponsored**_ Chat with Claude at claude.ai — a conversational AI assistant. ## [322: Find Work-Life Balance With Alignment, Not Productivity Tools](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/322-find-work-life-balance-with-alignment-not-productivity-tools) _2026-06-15 · I Love Neuro_ Is work-life balance an elusive concept you have yet to master while running your life and neuro biz? In this episode, hosts Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS and Claire McLean, PT, DPT, NCS discuss the topic with NeuroBiz Coach, Emily Duval Ledger. Many clinicians start businesses to escape traditional job burnout but then recreate the same patterns by overworking and glorifying busyness. In the show… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep322_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [321: How To Use AI Tools To Get Time Back Even When You're Not Techy With Shanté "Movement Maestro" Cofield, PT, DPT, OCS](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/321-how-to-use-ai-tools-to-get-time-back-even-when-youre-not-techy-with-shant-movement-maestro-cofield-pt-dpt-ocs) _2026-06-08 · I Love Neuro_ Dive into AI tools in your personal life, work life and business by learning what to use, how to use it and how NOT to use it. In this episode, hosts Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS and Claire McLean, PT, DPT, NCS talk with physical-therapist-turned-entrepreneur Dr. Shanté "Movement Maestro" Cofield, PT, DPT, OCS about what AI is and how it can practically support health and fitness professionals.… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep321_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## Episode 44: IpsiHand by Kandu- The Latest on Brain-Computer Interface Technology _2026-06-02 · Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab_ Host Polly Swingle is joined by Lauren Souders, MOTR/L, CBIS, CSRS, and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Neurolutions, to talk about the IpsiHand device for stroke recovery. As an occupational therapist by training, Lauren has spent her entire career in adult neurorehabilitation. She began as a clinician at The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis, an affiliate of Washington University in St.… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/840049/episodes/19259084-episode-44-ipsihand-by-kandu-the-latest-on-brain-computer-interface-technology.mp3) ## [320: AI Documentation As A Game-Changer For Neuro Rehab: How-To](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/320-ai-documentation-as-a-game-changer-for-neuro-rehab-how-to) _2026-06-01 · I Love Neuro_ Has your clinic adopted AI for documentation yet? If not (or if so!) check out this episode to learn about how it can transform your time and allow you to do your job unfettered. Hosts Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS and Claire McLean, PT, DPT, NCS interview Sparky instructor Jamie Haines, PT, DScPT, NCS about how AI-powered documentation is transforming her life in the clinic, and how without it she… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep320_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [319: How And Why You Should Train Neuro Clients In More Positions With Dr. JJ Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, NCS](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/319-how-and-why-you-should-train-neuro-clients-in-more-positions-with-dr-jj-mowder-tinney-pt-phd-ncs) _2026-05-25 · I Love Neuro_ In this episode, hosts Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS and Claire McLean, PT, DPT, NCS and JJ Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, NCS discuss the critical but under-addressed role of transitional movements in neurologic rehab, especially for people with conditions like MS, Parkinson's disease, stroke, and spinal cord injury. In the show we'll highlight how traditional therapy often focuses on sitting, standing,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep319_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [318: Using RTM With Neuro Clients For Increased Revenue, Motivation, And Data Metrics To Justify Therapy](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/318-using-rtm-with-neuro-clients-for-increased-revenue-motivation-and-data-metrics-to-justify-therapy) _2026-05-18 · I Love Neuro_ Want to learn more about Remote Therapeutic Monitoring in neuro? In this episode, host Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS speaks with physical therapist and former clinic owner turned digital health leader Sarah Anestam, PT, MSPT and practice owner Katie Wadland, PT, DPT, GCS about how the OneStep app and remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) are transforming outpatient and home-based rehab. Sarah explains… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep318_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## Episode 43: MyoPro: The Latest in Powered Hand & Arm Orthotic Technology _2026-05-12 · Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab_ Host Polly Swingle is joined by Annie Goldman, PT, DPT, NCS, and regional MyoPro specialist to talk about the latest Myomo technology. Annie Goldman is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and board-certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist. She earned her DPT from Emory University and completed a neurologic residency with OhioHealth in Columbus, Ohio. Her clinical background includes both direct patient… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/840049/episodes/19145568-episode-43-myopro-the-latest-in-powered-hand-arm-orthotic-technology.mp3) ## [317: Maximize Progress In Neuro Rehab Using Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation With MedRhythms](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/317-maximize-progress-in-neuro-rehab-using-rhythmic-auditory-stimulation-with-medrhythms) _2026-05-11 · I Love Neuro_ If you've used music in therapy sessions and found it helpful you're going to love this one! In this episode, host Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS interviews Brian Harris, MA, MT-BC, NMT/F, FACRM, a board-certified music therapist and founder of MedRhythms, about how music, neuroscience, and technology are being combined to transform neurorehabilitation. Brian shares the powerful clinical experiences… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep317_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [316: Proven Fall Prevention Strategies To Implement Today With Dr. Tiffany Shubert, PT, PhD](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/316-proven-fall-prevention-strategies-to-implement-today-with-dr-tiffany-shubert-pt-phd) _2026-05-04 · I Love Neuro_ Fall risk for older adults is manageable, modifiable and, guess what? They are capable of owning more of the responsibility than we've been giving them credit for! In this episode, host Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS interviews Dr. Tiffany Shubert, PT, PhD, a physical therapist, researcher, and healthcare innovator dedicated to turning strong evidence into practical tools for clinicians and older… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep316_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [315: A Beginner's Path To Using AI To Improve Your Workflow](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/315-a-beginners-path-to-using-ai-to-improve-your-workflow) _2026-04-27 · I Love Neuro_ Are you using AI to improve your workflow as a clinician or a business owner? Are you really? Or are you still scared of it? This episode explores how Claire McLean, PT, DPT, NCS and the Rogue Physical Therapy & Wellness team are integrating AI into their practice to save time, improve documentation, and enhance client care so they can do more of what they love and bring enjoyment to the tasks… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep315_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/E4dMT4fTP7fb) _2026-04-27 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [314: Get Advanced Real-Time Gait Analytics With NUSHU With Erica Demarch, PT](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/314-get-advanced-real-time-gait-analytics-with-nushu-with-erica-demarch-pt) _2026-04-20 · I Love Neuro_ In this episode, hosts Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS and Claire McLean, PT, DPT, NCS interview physical therapist and inventor Erica Demarch, PT, MSPT about her work at the intersection of neuro rehab, motor learning, and wearable technology. Erica shares how her background founding her company, Step and Connect where she developed the Balance Matters system led her to join Magnes, a Swiss company… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep314_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [313: Vision, Autonomics & Neuro Rehab: What PTs and OTs Should Know Now](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/313-vision-autonomics-neuro-rehab-what-pts-and-ots-should-know-now) _2026-04-13 · I Love Neuro_ Eager to learn more about vision rehab in neuro? In this episode, host Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS talks with optometrist Melissa Zarn, OD, FAAO, FNAP and occupational therapist David Katz, OTR/L, CBIS about current advances in neuro-visual rehabilitation and updates within the Neuro Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA). They describe how NORA's clinical skills fellowship program has… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep313_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [312: Upleveling Vestibular Rehabilitation With The Vertigenius](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/312-upleveling-vestibular-rehabilitation-with-the-vertigenius) _2026-04-06 · I Love Neuro_ Vestibular rehabilitation is incredibly effective at treating dizziness, yet barriers exist. Just to name a few - access to expert care, scheduling, ability for patients to adhere to home programs and billing. What if there were a device that helped not only with all of those issues while also helping clinicians get vestibular patients better? The Vertigenius may just be the answer! In this… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep312_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [311: How To Add Personal Training To Expand Your Neuro Biz And Improve Client Outcomes](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/311-how-to-add-personal-training-to-expand-your-neuro-biz-and-improve-client-outcomes) _2026-03-30 · I Love Neuro_ Are you a business owner looking to increase revenue streams and add more cash-based services into the mix? In this episode host Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS and NeuroBiz coach Emily Duval Ledger explore how personal trainers can significantly strengthen neuro-focused businesses by offering wellness sessions that complement therapy. This is a 100% collaboration over competition focus and you'll… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep311_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## Episode 42: The Evolution of the Concentrated Stroke Rehab Program (CSR) at The Recovery Project _2026-03-27 · Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab_ Host Polly Swingle is joined by team members of the Concentrated Stroke Rehab Program (CSR) to talk about the evolution and effectiveness of the program over the last few years. Elise Thompson, MSOT, OTRL, is an occupational therapist that graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Master's of Occupational Therapy. Soon after graduating, Elise started with TRP and has been here for a year… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/840049/episodes/18919030-episode-42-the-evolution-of-the-concentrated-stroke-rehab-program-csr-at-the-recovery-project.mp3) ## [310: The Evidence-Based Approach To Dementia Care With Rachel Wiley, MS, OTR/L](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/310-the-evidence-based-approach-to-dementia-care-with-rachel-wiley-ms-otrl) _2026-03-23 · I Love Neuro_ Working with people with dementia and their care partners can be complicated and confusing. What does the evidence say is the best approach? Is it rehabilitative or habilitative?? In this episode, hosts Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS and Claire McLean, PT, DPT, NCS interview occupational therapist and Dementia Collaborative founder Rachel Wiley, MS, OTR/L about her approach to working with people… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep310_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## Episode 41: The Chronic Pain Management Program of Michigan _2026-03-17 · Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab_ Host Polly Swingle is joined by members of The Chronic Pain Management Program of Michigan treatment team as they share about who is appropriate for this program, what the program entails, and the science behind this programs success. Click the link here to visit our website and learn more! Mary Wingett, PT, DPT is a doctor of physical therapy at The Recovery Project- Livonia. She is passionate in… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/840049/episodes/18831267-episode-41-the-chronic-pain-management-program-of-michigan.mp3) ## [309: Using Dry Needling To Reset The Nervous System With Tyler Niemack, PT, DPT, OCS](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/309-using-dry-needling-to-reset-the-nervous-system-with-tyler-niemack-pt-dpt-ocs) _2026-03-16 · I Love Neuro_ This is the episode that will help you understand the opportunities and functionality of dry needling! Host Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS interviews Tyler Niemack, PT, DPT, OCS, Functional Dry Needling Certified Specialist about how dry needling can be used not just to relax tight muscles, but to "reset" the neuromuscular system and improve function. Tyler, who teaches Dry Needling Certification… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep309_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## Episode 40: Strength Training And Menopause, What Every Woman Over 30 Must Know _2026-03-11 · Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab_ Episode 40 takes on a different format, as Polly Swingle is a guest on the EmpowerHer Wellness Podcast hosted by Morgan Ekovich! Menopause doesn't mean your best years are behind you—but it does mean your body needs a different approach. In this powerful conversation, host Morgan Ekovich sits down with Polly Swingle, a licensed physical therapist with 39 years of experience, to break down the real… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/840049/episodes/18830709-episode-40-strength-training-and-menopause-what-every-woman-over-30-must-know.mp3) ## [308: How NeuroLab 360 Uses A Nonprofit Model To Deliver High Intensity Neuro Rehab](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/308-how-neurolab-360-uses-a-nonprofit-model-to-deliver-high-intensity-neuro-rehab) _2026-03-09 · I Love Neuro_ Interested in looking at how a nonprofit clinic operates for neuro rehab? In this episode hosts Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS and Claire McLean, PT, DPT, NCS interview co-founder Meagan George, PT, DPT, NCS about how she and her partners built a nonprofit, cash-based neuro clinic in Encinitas, California. After feeling constrained by insurance limitations in hospital systems, the trio incorporated… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep308_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [Non-custodial Crypto Payments & Escrow (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/i369fllT1NnQ) _2026-03-09 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto with trustless escrow, instant confirmations, and no KYC ## [307: Research Update: Treadmill VS Overground Walking In Persons With MS With Herb Karpatkin, PT, DSc, NCS, MSCS](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/307-research-update-treadmill-vs-overground-walking-in-persons-with-ms-with-herb-karpatkin-pt-dsc-ncs-mscs) _2026-03-02 · I Love Neuro_ In this episode host Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS interviews Multiple Sclerosis specialist and researcher Dr. Herb Karpatkin, PT, DSc, NCS, MSCS to discuss how therapy for people with multiple sclerosis must be fundamentally different from approaches used for stroke, spinal cord injury, or TBI. In his research Herb discovered an incidental finding that led to more questions that he and his team… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep307_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [306: Clients Can Maximize Hand Function And Foot Drop At Home With Motus Nova](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/306-clients-can-maximize-hand-function-and-foot-drop-at-home-with-the-motus-nova) _2026-02-23 · I Love Neuro_ In this episode, host Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS interviews the Motus Nova clinical team—occupational therapists Jamie Kurtz, MS, OTR/L, Keisha Burrous, OTR/L, CBIS, Amie Canning, MS, OTR/L, and Mirasol Jacobs, PT, DPT — about the Motus Hand and Motus Foot robotic devices for neurorehabilitation. The team explains how these FDA Class I medical devices provide active-assistive, game-based training… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep306_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## Episode 39: The Memory Health Program (MHP) at The Recovery Project _2026-02-20 · Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab_ Host Polly Swingle is joined by the physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and clinical psychologists involved in the creation and implementation of the Memory Health Program (MHP) at The Recovery Project. This program is built to support both those living with dementia and their loved ones through their journey with compassion, expertise, and personalized care. Visit… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/840049/episodes/18719264-episode-39-the-memory-health-program-mhp-at-the-recovery-project.mp3) ## [305: How To Overcome The Fear Of Falls Training With Naomi Casiro](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/305-how-to-overcome-the-fear-of-falls-training-with-naomi-casiro) _2026-02-16 · I Love Neuro_ Do you work with people who have falls? Maybe you've seen that just training fall prevention isn't quite doing enough. In this episode hosts Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS and Claire McLean, PT, DPT, NCS talk with physiotherapist Naomi Casiro, founder of NeuroFit BC and creator of the Functional Movement and Falls training paradigm about why adding falls training to an overall balance plan is… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep_305_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [304: Dry Needing For Spasticity With Chris McElderry, PT, DPT, NCS](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/304-dry-needing-for-spasticity-with-chris-mcelderry-pt-dpt-ncs) _2026-02-09 · I Love Neuro_ In this episode host, Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS speaks with Chris McElderry, PT, DPT, NCS about how dry needling can be used in neuro rehab, particularly for people post-stroke. Chris explains why he pursued dry needling, how using it in PT differs from acupuncture, and walks through what a typical session looks like, including safety, side effects, and billing considerations. He shares clinical… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep_304_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [303: Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL) + Neuroplasticity = Improved Outcomes For Individuals With Neurologic Conditions](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/303-hybrid-assistive-limb-hal-neuroplasticity-improved-outcomes-for-individuals-with-neurologic-conditions) _2026-02-02 · I Love Neuro_ In this episode, Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS interviews physical therapist Mariah King, PT, DPT from RISE Healthcare Group and Hiroki (Hiro) Kimura from Cyberdyne about the HAL (Hybrid Assistive Limb) robotic exoskeleton and its role in neurologic rehabilitation. They discuss how the HAL system reads patients' intent to move via surface EMG signals and converts those signals into assisted movement… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep303_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [302: Applying A New Calculation For Max Heart Rate In PD](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/302-applying-a-new-calculation-for-max-heart-rate-in-pd) _2026-01-26 · I Love Neuro_ In this episode, hosts Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS and Claire McLean, PT, DPT, NCS discuss a new research article, "Refining maximal heart rate estimation to enhance exercise recommendations for persons with Parkinson's disease." Parkinson's is a multi-system condition and changes to the function of the autonomic nervous system are common. At times this can present as a person with PD having… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep302_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [301: Multi-System Approach To Treating Individuals With Long COVID Currently With Jennifer Lazaro, PT, DPT, NCS](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/301-multi-system-approach-to-treating-individuals-with-long-covid-currently-with-jennifer-lazaro-pt-dpt-ncs) _2026-01-19 · I Love Neuro_ In this episode of the I Love Neuro podcast, host Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS interviews physical therapist and neuro rehab residency coordinator Jennifer Lazaro, PT, DPT, NCS about evaluating and treating people with long COVID and dysautonomia. Jennifer notes the similarities in presentation for individuals who have post-COVID those with other conditions affecting the autonomic nervous system,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep301_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [300: Clinical Takeaways From Dendrite Expansion Days You Can Apply Today](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/300-clinical-takeaways-from-dendrite-expansion-days-you-can-apply-today) _2026-01-12 · I Love Neuro_ In this 300th episode, hosts Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS and Claire McLean, PT, DPT, NCS invited long-time collaborator JJ Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, NCS to join so we could recap the best takeaways from Dendrite Expansion Days (DED), NeuroSpark's three-day, fully experiential education event for OTs and PTs. We share how Naomi Castro's "falling well" course progressed clients from floor work to… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep300_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [299: What To Do When You Don't Feel Ready](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/299-what-to-do-when-you-dont-feel-ready) _2026-01-05 · I Love Neuro_ Do you feel ready for that next big step? A transition in your career like leaving your job to start your own business, or transitioning your side gig to full time, or hiring your first employee. Neither did any of us! In this episode hosts Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS and Claire McLean, PT, DPT, NCS have a discussion with NeuroBiz coach Emily Duval Ledger about what it really means to be "ready"… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep299_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [298: What Is The Right Number Of Steps To Improve Health Outcomes? It's Not 10,000](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/298-what-is-the-right-number-of-steps-to-improve-health-outcomes-its-not-10000) _2025-12-29 · I Love Neuro_ In this episode of the I Love Neuro podcast, hosts Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS and Claire McLean, PT, DPT, NCS discuss a major Lancet Public Health systematic review and meta-analysis on daily steps and health outcomes in adults, shared from a post by movement disorders neurologist Dr. Michael Okun. Claire explains that the study, which pooled data from multiple cohorts using device-measured… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep298_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [297: Best Practice For Managing Post-SCI Bowel And Bladder With Briana Elson, MS, OTR/L](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/297-best-practice-for-managing-post-sci-bowel-and-bladder-with-briana-elson-ms-otrl) _2025-12-22 · I Love Neuro_ In this week's episode, host Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS is joined by OT mentor Briana Elson, MS, OTR/L, BCPR, CBIS to dive into one of the most essential topics in spinal cord injury rehab: bowel and bladder care. We unpack why every rehab professional (not just nursing) plays a role, how unmanaged bowel and bladder can lead to serious health issues, and practical strategies to support… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep297_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [296: How AI Documentation Will Change Your Life](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/296-how-ai-documentation-will-change-your-life) _2025-12-15 · I Love Neuro_ We're getting techy!! On this week's episode hosts Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS and Claire McLean, PT, DPT, NCS share a new tool that's changing everything at Rogue, Claire's wellness gym for people with PD. Claire confesses to using paper documentation until recently and is now entering the 21st century. What's propelling her into the "now" is a new tool she's been trying for a couple of weeks… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep296_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [Vestibular SIG: Fall Risk Uncovered: A Vestibular Connection- Episode #73](https://podcasts.neuropt.org/vrsig/vestibular-sig-fall-risk-uncovered-a-vestibular-connection-episode-73/) _2025-12-08 · ANPT Vestibular Special Interest Group_ Host Maureen Clancy PT, DPT, OCS is joined by Holly Paczan PT, MPT, NCS and Sara Oxborough PT, DPT for a case study discussion of a patient who initially presented after sustaining a fall. Holly Paczan is a physical therapist and board certified clinical specialist in neurological physical therapy at the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab. She has over 16 years of clinical experience, specializing in the… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/anptvestibularsig/media.blubrry.com/anptstrokept/ins.blubrry.com/anptstrokept/Fall_Risk_Uncovered-A_Vestibular_Connection.mp3) ## [295: What Clinicians Should Know About ENT Vestibular Testing With A Neuro-Otologist](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/95-what-clinicians-should-know-about-ent-vestibular-testing-with-a-neuro-otologist) _2025-12-08 · I Love Neuro_ This week's episode is a little different. We wanted to give you a full view inside a VestiBesties mentorship call where Christina Garrity, PT, DPT, NCS interviewed a neuro-otologist she works with in Ohio, Dr. Jimmy Prueter. Dr. Prueter was invited to the conversation to help clinicians better understand when, why and which tests people with vestibular conditions should be getting. The… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep295_Final_Track.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [294: Myoelectric Functional Orthosis: Myomo And Upper Extremity Rehabilitation](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/294-myoelectric-functional-orthosis-myomo-and-upper-extremity-rehabilitation) _2025-12-01 · I Love Neuro_ In this episode of the I Love Neuro podcast host Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS talks to Christian Leonakis, PT, DPT, Alanna Wathen, PT, DPT, and Danielle Parmenter, MOT, OTR/L, SCLV about Myomo and the MyoPro upper extremity myoelectric orthosis. The world of neurological rehabilitation, innovation continues to push the boundaries of what's possible for patients recovering from stroke, traumatic… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep294_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## Episode 38: The Benefits of Occupational Therapy for those with Parkinson's Disease _2025-11-29 · Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab_ Host Polly Swingle is joined by Paige Boll, COTA/L, to talk about the latest research and evidence relating to Parkinson's Disease. Topics discussed include the latest statistics in the United States, emerging research on risk factors, and the benefits of having an Occupational Therapist as a part of your care team. Paige Boll, COTA/L, earned her Bachelor in Health Science with a concentration in… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/840049/episodes/18270708-episode-38-the-benefits-of-occupational-therapy-for-those-with-parkinson-s-disease.mp3) ## [293: Navigating Dystonia With Leann Vitale, MS, OTR/L](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/293-navigating-dystonia-with-leann-vitale-ms-otrl) _2025-11-24 · I Love Neuro_ Is treating dystonia making you stuck? Dystonia remains one of the most challenging neurological conditions for clinicians to understand and treat. In this episode, hosts Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS and Claire McLean, PT, DPT, NCS talk to occupational therapist Leanne Vitale, MS, OTR/L about her holistic approach that goes far beyond traditional treatment methods. Dystonia isn't just a movement… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep293_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [292: Balance Reimagined Using The Gibbon SlackBoard With Derek Mikulski](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/292-balance-reimagined-using-the-gibbon-slackboard-with-derek-mikulski) _2025-11-17 · I Love Neuro_ Are you looking for tools to challenge dynamic balance? Duh! Check out what makes the Gibbon SlackBoard different and how it can transform balance outcomes. In the episode, host Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS interviews Derek Mikulski, BS, CSCS, CPT, National Director of Commercial Sales for Gibbon about what makes the SlackBoard different from other balance tools clinicians use, like foam pads and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep292_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948) ## [291: Let's Have A Chat About Your Biz Finances With Emily Duval Ledger](https://neurocollaborative.libsyn.com/291-lets-have-a-chat-about-your-biz-finances-with-emily-duval-ledger) _2025-11-10 · I Love Neuro_ On today's episode hosts Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS and Claire McLean, PT, DPT, NCS talk with NeuroBiz coach Emily Duval Ledger about a topic many clinicians and business owners find intimidating: Money. This is exactly why we need to talk about it! Are you investing, saving, or putting systems into place in your business for money management and your future? If not, we understand. And we also… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neurocollaborative/Ep291_Edited.mp3?dest-id=2045948)