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 Exercises Science at Oakland University (2018) and then went on to get her Certificate as an Occupat...
Nov 29, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Speech-Language Pathologist, Chrissy Regan, M.A., CCC-SLP, to talk about the benefits of working with a Speech and Language Pathologist for those with head and neck cancer. Chrissy breaks down what head and neck cancer is, causes of this type of cancer, and effective treatments for those who have been diagnosed. Chrissy Regan, M.A., CCC-SLP, earned her Bachelor of Applied Arts in Communication Disorders (2010) and Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology (2013)...
Oct 31, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Danny Heumann and TJ Hosa, PT, DPT. Danny shares his story of life before, during, and after having a spinal cord injury. TJ shares his insight on being Danny's Physical Therapist, friend, and what the future may hold for treatment of spinal cord injures. Danny Heumann was paralyzed in a car accident on August 13, 1985, 2 weeks before he was to begin his freshman year at Syracuse University. He began at Syracuse a year later and graduated in 1991 from the Newhouse...
Jul 01, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. David Gordon, Dr. Jarhed Peña, Mary Learn more about The Recovery Project! View our website at www.therecoveryproject.net Call us 855-877-1944 to become a patient Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Thanks for listening!...
May 23, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. TJ Hosa PT, DPT, and Mark Pedziwiatr MS, OTR/L, ATP, to discuss the ARC-EX by Onward Medical, the first system approved for non-invasive spinal cord stimulation for people with spinal cord injury (SCI). It is intended to deliver programmed, transcutaneous electrical spinal cord stimulation in conjunction with functional task practice in the clinic to improve hand sensation and strength in individuals between 18 and 75 years old that present with a chronic, non...
Apr 30, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Gabrielle Tremp, MS, OTRL, and Dr. Elizabeth Osantowski, PT, DPT, CSRS, to discuss the latest evidence and research to treating individuals with upper extremity impairments following a stroke. Listen in to hear about what to expect following a stroke as it relates to the upper extremities, as well as the latest evidence-based practice to maximize recovery and function. Gabrielle Tremp, MS, OTRL, is a licensed Occupational Therapist with a Master's degree from West...
Jan 28, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Marketing Representatives Lindsay Vos, CTRS, and Mike Knott, to talk about their approaches to marketing the services provided by The Recovery Project. Listen in to hear about successes and barriers encountered in the marketing world, specifically when representing a private practice outpatient rehabilitation clinic. Topics discussed range from marketing materials, referral metrics, outcome measures, community events, and much more! Lindsay Vos, CTRS, joined The R...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Host Polly Swingle is joined by three Speech-Language Pathologists from The Recovery Project. Julia Best, MA CCC-SLP, Katie Schreur, MA CCC-SLP, and Racquel Knesel, MA, CCC-SLP talk everything Speech-Language Pathology in the outpatient rehab setting. Tune in to learn what SLP is, who is appropriate for therapy, and how it can help more than just your speech. Julia Best, MA CCC-SLP, completed her graduate degree in 2023 from Michigan State University where she focused her studies on adult neurol...
Aug 25, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Host Polly Swingle is joined by The Recovery Project's Shandra Hamilton, PT, DPT, Racquel Knesel, MA, CCC-SLP, Paige Boll, COTAL, and Chris Kennedy, Certified Personal Trainer, to talk about the new Power Over Parkinson's Program (POPP) at The Recovery Project's Clinton Township location. Listen in to learn about this comprehensive, multi-discipline, intensive, evidence-based program that provides PT, OT, SLP, training, wellness programing, and education to PD patients consisting of 5-6 hours pe...
Jul 30, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. Kayla Diebold, PT, DPT, Heath Stilwell, NSCA Certified Personal Trainer, and Andy Kronk, participant in The Meghan Malley Wellness Program at The Recovery Project. Listen in to learn about the re-naming of the wellness programs offered at The Recovery Project to The Meghan Malley Wellness Program in honor of the late Dr. Meghan Malley, PT, DPT, Program Director and Physical Therapist at The Recovery Project. Dr. Kayla Diebold, PT, DPT, CSRS is a Lead Physical ...
May 28, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Mark Pedziwiatr MS, OTR/L, ATP, to talk about Vivistim. Vivistim is a paired vagus nerve stimulation therapy that enhances the effects of neuroplasticity. Vivistim is FDA approved for chronic ischemic stroke survivors with ongoing upper limb deficits. Listen in to learn about the supporting research on this technology, who is an appropriate candidate, and how it works. You can also visit vivistim.com to learn more. Mark Pedziwiatr MS, OTR/L, ATP, is a Therapy Deve...
Mar 28, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. Nick Mischel, MD, PhD, and Steve Watts, MOT, OTR/L, CSRS, CBIS, AIB-VR, to discuss Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). This procedure is FDA approved to improve symptoms of major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), migraines, and to help people stop smoking when standard treatments haven't worked well. The group also discusses ongoing research on this procedure for other neurological conditions. Dr. Nick Mischel, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Prof...
Feb 28, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Brent Rieli, E-RYT-500 and Sheri Rieli, RYT-500, Co-Founders of the Plymouth Yoga Room to talk everything yoga and their journey in creating their studio in downtown Plymouth, Michigan. Topics discussed include studies and statistics on the current state of the practice of yoga, the health and wellness benefits of yoga, and the connection of breathe to movement. Brent Rieli, RYT-500, has been practicing Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and meditation since the mid 1990’s, an...
Jan 30, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Alysha DeMay MS, OTRL, to talk about the sensory system, assessing sensory disorders, and implementing processing strategies for treating these disorders. Listen in to learn about strategies used in the rehab setting as well as tips and tricks to use on your own to better manage a sensory disorder. Alysha DeMay MS, OTRL is the Lead Occupational Therapist at The Recovery Project in Lansing, Michigan. She has specialized in the treatment of neurological diseases and...
Nov 15, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Host Polly Swingle welcomes Joe Currie to the podcast to talk about sleep. Joe shares a study on sleep he performed with a large company as well as tips and tricks to help maximize the benefits of sleep into your everyday life. Joe Currie is the Executive Fitness & Nutrition Advisor at ROCK. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a Certified Personal Trainer, and a Level 2 Master Health Coach with an emphasis on behavior change, stress management, sleep, and recovery. With o...
Oct 30, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Camden Iwasko, PTA, to discuss the latest research and evidence for the modern management of the older adult. Topics include the rehab, exercise, and physical therapy management of this population. Camden Iwasko, PTA, has been a staff therapist with The Recovery Project since 2017. He earned his Bachelors degree in Biology from Olivet College prior to attending Baker College to become a PTA. His specialties include neurologic and orthopedic conditions as well as a...
Sep 18, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. Madeline Wideman, PT, DPT, to discuss the latest research and evidence for the treatment of those with spinal cord injuries. The importance of a multidisciplinary approach and care team is also discussed. Dr. Madeline Wideman, PT, DPT, has been a Physical Therapist at The Recovery Project since 2018. She earned her Bachelors degree in Allied Health Science from Bowling Green State University in 2014 prior to her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Oakland Unive...
Aug 11, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Alissa Remijan, OTD and founder of TheraShield, LLC and Co-Owner of The Recovery Project, Charlie Parkhill to discuss the idea, creation, and steps in completing a capstone project focusing on product design for this beneficial and innovative tool to be used in the rehab world. Alissa Remijan, OTD is the founder of TheraShield, LLC and a graduate of Western Michigan University. Creating TheraShield was a part of her product design capstone coursework as an Occupat...
Jul 13, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. Meghan Malley, PT, DPT, Julianna Filice-Hanna, M.S., CCC-SLP, Alysha DeMay MS, OTRL, and Dr. Olivia Risko, PT, DPT, to talk about the L.I.F.E Program (Learning Independent Function Everyday) for functional movement disorders, the latest research on this condition, and the effective multidisciplinary approach to helping those with FMD regain independence. Dr. Meghan Malley, PT, DPT is the Program Director and Physical Therapist at The Recovery Project. She has ...
Jun 19, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. Meghan Malley, PT, DPT and Dr. Kayla Diebold, PT, DPT to talk about the APTA's Clinical Practice Guidelines for High Intensity Gait Training. This episode is an overview of the evidence supporting HIGT and real-world clinical applications for this treatment. Dr. Meghan Malley, PT, DPT is the Program Director and Physical Therapist at The Recovery Project. She has specialized in the treatment of neurological diseases and disorders since 2008. She is also a Cert...
May 05, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Are you curious to learn more about all things dry needling? Then this episode is for you! Join host Polly Swingle and her special guest, Dr. TJ Hosa as they discuss the practice of dry needling...what is it, what conditions can it help, benefits and potential complications, insurance coverage, and of course, what is the research and evidence to support this treatment. You will come away from this episode with plenty of information and insight into a treatment technique that is gaining more and ...
Mar 21, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode, Polly talks with three experts on the benefits and impact of residential, recreational and community-based rehab: Dr. Nada Metti, DrOT, OTRL, Nikki Warner, MPT, and Lindsay Vos, CTRS. Tune in to learn more about how to apply the latest evidence based practice in a residential setting, creative techniques to help clients reach their goals in the home and community, and the importance of recreation as a component of rehabilitation. Nikki Warner is a graduate of the class of 2000 U...
Feb 25, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Learn more about the innovative, 2 week intensive stroke program at The Recovery Project known as the Concentrated Stroke Rehabilitation Program. Host Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. Meghan Malley, PT, DPT, Program Director at The Recovery Project. Meghan discusses how this program is different from "traditional therapy" and shares an update on the progress program participants have experienced. Polly also shares the latest research on two new FDA approved treatment approaches for stroke rehabili...
Jan 31, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode, Polly talks with Occupational Therapist, Eryn Donnellon all about heart rate variability and how it can serve as as therapeutic tool when managing anxiety. Heart rate variability is literally the difference in time between the beats of your heart, and is a function of our autonomic nervous system. Heart rate variability biofeedback can help mitigate the effects of anxiety by slowing the nervous system's fight or flight response. Tune in to hear how rehab professionals can use th...
Nov 23, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Case management is an invaluable component of comprehensive, multi-disciplinary care. In today's episode, Polly has the pleasure to discuss the expertise and value of case management with Sonia Shah, a Certified Case Manager and Founder/Owner of Horizon Case Management. Sonia Shah, BS, BSN, CCM, is a Certified Case Manager and Founder/Owner of Horizon Case Management. Sonia developed a commitment to serving individuals with disabilities related to auto accidents, worker's compensation, traumatic...
Oct 12, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This episode is one you don't want to miss! Polly hosts a vulnerable and inspiring conversation with guests, Laura Jackson and Billy Vickers about life after a spinal cord injury. As we continue to honor Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, tune in to hear how Laura and Billy have coped, adapted, and learned to live extremely fulfilling lives after their life-changing injuries nearly 20 years ago. Laura Jackson experienced a C1-C2 complete spinal cord injury in 2003 at only 14 years old. Since th...
Sep 27, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 13
If you are living with Parkinson's disease or are a therapist treating individuals with PD, this episode is for you! The Recovery Project's Program Director, Dr. Meghan Malley, PT, DPT, joins Polly on this episode of "Evidence to Excellence" to discuss the latest research and best practices for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Significant research has emerged over the last several years that has changed the way we approach treating PD. Tune in to learn what we now know about how to best man...
Aug 31, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Listen in to learn more about a collaborative team approach to orthotic management for individuals with locomotion and mobility challenges. Our host, Polly Swingle, discusses the importance of proper evaluation, prescription, and implementation of orthotics for individuals with neurological conditions and is joined by a panel who know all about this! Orthotist Seth Cochrill, CO, Physical Therapist Nikki Warner, MPT and Tiffany Crowe, a brain cancer survivor living with hemiplegia, all sit down w...
Jul 26, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Join host Polly Swingle as she talks with Dr. Kayla Diebold, PT, DPT and Chris Plague, MS, OTR about the latest evidence in stroke rehab and the development of a high intensity stroke program at The Recovery Project. Learn the practical applications of the APTA's Clinical Practice Guidelines for stroke rehabilitation, optimizing neuroplasticity, task specific training, and the benefits of a comprehensive individualized program. Kayla Diebold, PT, DPT, CSRS is a Lead Physical Therapist and the Si...
Jun 01, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Are you familiar with the term "Functional Movement Disorder"? This is a complex condition that affects thousands of individuals and until recently, has been quite misunderstood by the medical community. Join host Polly Swingle as she sits down with Dr. Megan Reid, PT, DPT to discuss this nervous system disorder and how a multidisciplinary, integrative approach to treatment has been so successful in helping those with FMD regain their independence and quality of life. Dr. Megan Reid received her...
Apr 26, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 9
