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Winning the Fight Against ALS-Part 1

ALS: The Classic Medical Perspective

EPISODE TITLE: ALS: The Classic Medical Perspective EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk about Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or, Lou Gehrig’s Disease. We covered: What is ALS? Signs & symptoms of ALS including: Affects voluntary muscles-hands, forearms, legs. Early symptoms include: Fasciculations- spontaneous, uncontrolled discharges of motor neurons; irregular twitchings: Muscle twitches in the arm, leg, should...

A Battle In The Mind: Exploring Emotions of Survivors, Caregivers, and Loved Ones-Part 2

EPISODE 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 survivo...

A Battle In The Mind: Exploring Emotions Of Survivors, Caregivers, and Loved Ones - Part 1

EPISODE 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 survivo...

Harnessing Motivation: Unleashing Recovery Potential

EPISODE 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 i...

Tackling Spasticity Part 2

EPISODE 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 Sur...

Tackling Spasticity Part 1

EPISODE 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 An...

Seeing Clearly Again: Occupational Therapy’s Impact After Mild TBI-Part 2

NogginsAndNeurons: 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 sessi...

Seeing Clearly Again: Occupational Therapy’s Impact After Mild TBI-Part 1

EPISODE 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...

Stroke Survivor Rachel Groves

EPISODE 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 ...

Supporting Care Partners with Julie Wall

EPISODE 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 ...

Sensory Recovery Following Stroke & Brain Injury

NogginsAndNeurons: 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 m...

Secondary Stroke Prevention

EPISODE 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 stro...

All About Homonymous Hemianopsia

NogginsAndNeurons: 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 yo...

The Brain: Part 2

Like you, we are fascinated with the brain and can't stop talking about it! We hope you find the information in this episode helpful for understanding recovery. Enjoy! PETE’S blog and book, “Stronger After Stroke: Your Roadmap to Recovery” 3rd edition: Blog: blogspot.com Book: Stronger After Stroke, 3rd edition DORO’S OT PRACTICE – The Neuro Hub REQUEST TO BE A GUEST ON NOGGINS & NEURONS. If you’re passionate about stroke recovery and have information or a story you believe will help others,...

Driving Rehab with Terri Cassidy

NogginsAndNeurons: 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 dri...

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Sex & Intimacy With Sujata Martin, MS, OTR/L

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Impact of Psychosocial Factors on Stroke Recovery

EPISODE 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...

Factors Affecting Stroke Recovery

NogginsAndNeurons: 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 imp...

Stroke Recovery Along the Continuum of Care

EPISODE 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 whe...

All About The Brain Part 1

NogginsAndNeurons: 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:...

Debrief Sampling: Remedial Vision with Suzanne Briggs, MOT, OTR/L

NogginsAndNeurons: 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...

Remedial Vision with Suzanne Briggs, MOT, OTR/L: Part 2

Remedial Vision with Suzanne Briggs, MOT, OTR/L: Part 1

EPISODE 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 visio...

Empowering 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 ...

A 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 c...

Brain Computer Interface with Occupational Therapist Lauren Souders

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 others who you think would benefit. Also, consider donating to NOGGINS & NEURONS. You can do this is 2 ways: Donate to Noggins A...

PT Michelle: Survivor Success Story

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 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 get an Allstar Pete Trading Card Using your PayPal app EPISODE SUMMARY: In this ep...

Another 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 others who you think wou...