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239: UPDATE: Create Your Own Harness Set Up Like Rogue’s Nov 11, 2024

On today’s episode Claire McLean and Erin Gallardo offer an update to a previous episode on setting up overhead harness systems for your neuro rehab gym the way Claire has it set up at Rogue. Rogue has a DIY, relatively inexpensive setup using things like anchors, rope ratchets, and construction-...

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238: Optimizing Resistance Training for Older Adults and Neurological Conditions With Dr. Amy Ashmore, PhD Nov 04, 2024

In this episode, hosts Erin Gallardo and Claire McLean interviewed Dr. Amy Ashmore, an expert in resistance training programming. Dr. Ashmore shared her extensive experience and passion for resistance training.  Some of the key points she shares are that timing is critical. Dr. Ashmore emphasized...

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237: Let’s Discuss! PD Research Review Oct 28, 2024

In this episode of the I Love Neuro podcast, hosts Erin Gallardo and Claire McLean discuss important updates and research related to Parkinson's disease. They used neurologist Dr. Michael Okun’s Instagram account as inspiration for the recent research to discuss. 

The first article discussed is ...

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236: Can Business Be Fun? What If It Could?! Oct 21, 2024

Does your energy get sucked when you do certain administrative tasks in your business? Do you love some tasks and dread others? What if it could be fun? Do you believe it could? Well, after listening to this episode you just might!  And what would you gain? You’ll feel more energized, you’ll be m...

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235: Your Neuro Practice Questions Answered By APTA President Roger Herr, PT, MPA Oct 14, 2024

In today’s episode Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS and Claire McLean, PT, DPT, NCS had the pleasure of interviewing APTA President Roger Herr and asking all of the burning questions about what it’s like to run a neuro practice with Medicare as it is and where we’re going. Roger shared his journey int...

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234: Advancing the Understanding and Treatment of Functional Neurological Disorders With Heather Salon, PT, DPT, NCS and Julie Maggio, PT, DPT, NCS Oct 07, 2024

Feel confused about how to assess and treat someone with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)? We got your back! In this episode host Erin Gallardo interviews FND experts Heather Salon, PT, DPT, NCS and Julie Maggio, PT, DPT, NCS on this range of neurological symptoms that includes functional m...

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233: Optimizing Outcomes For Patients with Multiple Sclerosis With Researcher And Clinician, Herb Karpatkin, PT, DSc, NCS, MSCS Sep 30, 2024

Have you heard some things about working with people with MS that make you question how to approach their care? Are they old school thoughts or based on science? Who can tell?! You’ll know after listening to this episode! Hosts Erin Gallardo and Claire McLean had the privilege of speaking with He...

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232: Bridging The Gap: Becoming A Clinician, A Researcher, And A Storyteller With Ryan Lovell, PT, DPT, NCS, ATP Sep 23, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of neurorehabilitation, Dr. Ryan Lovell, PT, DPT, NCS, ATP has carved out a unique path that blends his clinical expertise with a passion for research and storytelling simply through curiosity and exploration. As a physical therapist, doctoral student, and podcast host,...

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231: Navigating Concussion In Aging Adults With Jennifer Lazaro, PT, DPT, NCS Sep 16, 2024

Did you know there are some unique differences when working with aging adults who experience concussions? In fact, patients may come to your clinic after a fall and not have the diagnosis of concussion but they may actually have one. How would you know? What would you do to screen for it? What wo...

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230: Mastering Floor Transfers and Exercises in Neuro Without the Fear With Dr. JJ Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, NCS Sep 09, 2024

In this episode, hosts Erin Gallardo and Claire McLean are joined by guest Dr. JJ Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, NCS, a highly experienced physical therapist specializing in neurological conditions. Are you afraid to get your patients on the floor? Are you nervous it will be too painful for them (or you...

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229: Creating A Neuro Practice That Works For You AND Your Patients With Vanessa Kaczmarek, PT, DPT, NCS Sep 02, 2024

In this episode Erin, Claire and Emily Duval Ledger interview Vanessa Kaczmarek, PT, DPT, NCS about her experience starting a private practice focused on neurologic physical therapy. Some of the key takeaways include:

Starting a Niche Private Practice
- Vanessa saw gaps in care for patients trans...

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228: How To Use Neuroscience To Help Your Clients (Or Yourself) Improve Intimacy and Pleasure With Dr. Rose Schlaff, PT, DPT Aug 26, 2024

As rehab professionals, we're often hyper-focused on helping our clients improve their physical function and manage pain. But what about the equally important aspects of emotional and sexual wellbeing? In this episode Erin had the chance to sit down with Dr. Rose Schlaff, a pelvic PT and sex coun...

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