NeuroNotes

Phew, it's been a big couple of weeks! Tune in today as we sit down and reflect on what's been happening for us behind the scenes - turning 30, going on 4WD adventures around Australia, and of course all things PhysiKits. We wanted to try something a bit more casual to mark the transition from our "MS phase", so we'd love to hear your thoughts! If you'd like to see more casual sit-down chats like...

Is MS over-diagnosed? What is the MS Hug? Are eye symptoms normal? Is head trauma linked to MS? What new treatments have emerged recently? To cap off our MS series of episodes, we thought it might be fun to try something slightly different and make a "RapidFire Q&A" episode based on questions we've received from you! — 💪 TAKE CHARGE! With our free MS QuickStart Guide: https://www.physikits.co...

Over the last 4 or so months, and around 13 episodes, we've focused our episodes on Multiple Sclerosis - covering the evidence behind its causes, the diagnostic journey, how physios approach its rehab, and much more! We're about to move into a general neurological information phase, but before we do, we wanted to cover one more topic. The MS PhysiKit is our 15-module course designed specifically t...

Aerobic, strength, flexibility, balance... did you know that these are all different kinds of exercises?  And as physios, choosing the right kind of exercise is just as (well, almost) important as exercising in the first place.  This is especially the case for people living with conditions like multiple sclerosis, where addressing certain problems through exercise depends on exercise pre...

Aerobic, strength, flexibility, balance... did you know that these are all different kinds of exercises? And as physios, choosing the right kind of exercise is just as (well, almost) important as exercising in the first place. This is especially the case for people living with conditions like multiple sclerosis, where addressing certain problems through exercise depends on exercise prescription. T...

Exercise is hard work, and can make you tired in the short term - but does this mean it's bad for Multiple Sclerosis?  Well physiotherapists, doctors and those living with MS all used to think so!  But as the evidence has built up, we now know that the long-term benefits of exercise far outweigh the (previously misunderstood) risks.  Tune in as we walk through this mythbusting journ...

While doctors focus on managing multiple sclerosis through medications and disease modifying therapies (see our previous episode!), us physiotherapists focus on managing symptoms through non-invasive strategies.  Of these, our first step is usually to help people to maximise lifestyle factors by building healthy habits!  Tune in as we walk through the key evidence-backed lifestyle factor...

MS medications do the heavy lifting when it comes to slowing the disease and easing symptoms. But there's a whole side to them your neurologist rarely has time to mention - and it goes beyond just side effects.    Some biologics need to stay refrigerated while you travel. Infusions mean planning life around hospital visits and the fatigue that follows.    Tune in as we walk thr...

Fatigue is one of the most pervasive symptoms from Multiple Sclerosis. On top of being debilitating by itself, it also makes all other symptoms worse. To make things even more complicated, it isn't a static symptom! It fluctuates heavily day-to-day, and can be influenced by so many factors week-to-week. Tune in to learn where MS fatigue comes from, why it fluctuates, and a few key strategies to st...

Continuing our miniseries on factors that cause fluctuations in MS symptoms, today we're tackling stress.   Stemming from either physical or emotional stimuli, the stress response is a physiological process baked into our DNA that has wide-ranging effects.     Tune in to learn why we get stressed, the difference between acute and chronic stress (especially in the modern world), how...

If you live with MS, you may have experienced increases in symptoms after a hot shower, during summer, or after exercise. That isn't your imagination! It's a known process called "Uhthoff's Phenomenon", with physiological mechanisms behind it. Tune in as we break down why this happens, why it isn't a sign of a relapse, and a few strategies you can do to minimise it.

"What causes MS?" is a question we get asked all the time - and for good reason! A complete answer to the question still doesn't exist, but recent scientific breakthroughs mean that we are now closer than ever... and it looks like a common virus may be to blame.  In this special episode of NeuroNotes, we breakdown our best current understanding of the causes of MS by covering two key studies:...

This is a special one, our first ever guest episode! Introducing Issie: a young lady diagnosed with MS four years ago.  Tune in as Issie shares her MS diagnosis journey, her lifestyle and mindset shifts that made the biggest differences, and how she built up to running half marathons.  🧡 Follow Issie for more positivity around MS! 🧡 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingicando...

This third episode of our multiple sclerosis deep-dive is short but important - unpacking what MS diagnoses actually mean. Today we discuss the main types of MS, the difference between relapses and progression, and how an MS diagnosis can shift over time.

This is the second episode of our multiple sclerosis deep-dive, and today we cover the start of the diagnostic journey. Tune in as we discuss the early signs of MS, what the first episode of demyelination is called, and how neurologist actually make the MS diagnosis.

Welcome to NeuroNotes! A podcast hosted by Kenzo and Sam, two neurological physiotherapists and the brains behind PhysiKits. Today marks the start of shift to condition-specific episode blocks - beginning with Multiple Sclerosis. In this episode we talk through what MS really is, why demyelination causes the various multiple sclerosis symptoms, and why it varies so much from person to person.

Welcome to NeuroNotes! A podcast hosted by Kenzo and Sam, two neurological physiotherapists and the brains behind PhysiKits. We're 3 months into our YouTube journey now, and are taking a moment to reflect. Tune in as we discuss what's been working, what's been hard, and what we've learned along the way. We also get a bit personal with clinical wins, NDIS frustrations, and the realities of building...

Welcome to Research Reacts!  This is our little sub-series within NeuroNotes, where we talk through new research papers that we think will be interesting or useful for people living with neurological conditions. In this first episode, we cover a review published in January 2026 titled “ Glial Cells as Key Mediators in the Pathophysiology of Neurodegenerative Diseases ”, by Bogus and colleague...

Welcome to NeuroNotes! A podcast hosted by Kenzo and Sam, two neurological physiotherapists and the brains behind PhysiKits. Today we talk about the difference between neurological rehabilitation in children versus adults. This is a speciality of Sam's, who has a lot of experience working with children with Cerebral Palsy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, and more. Tune in to learn about the types of...

Welcome to NeuroNotes! A podcast hosted by Kenzo and Sam, two neurological physiotherapists and the brains behind PhysiKits.  Today’s episode is a bit different, and our first “Case Study” - where we detail a real client’s journey with a neurological condition (anonymous of course!) Our first case is a man who suffered from a cerebellar haemorrhagic stroke in his 50s. We detail his journey fr...

Welcome to NeuroNotes! A podcast hosted by Kenzo and Sam, two neurological physiotherapists and the brains behind PhysiKits.  Today we tackle one of the major barriers to exercising at home with a neurological condition: fear!  We talk through the key factors needed to exercise safely, what equipment you need, how to get started, and when to get help.

Today we talk about exercise, and why we as physios seem to be obsessed with it! We cover the overall health benefits, how it impacts the brain and nervous system physiologically, and how we target different neurological impairments by prescribing specific exercise types. It isn't all about jogging or weight lifting!

Welcome to NeuroNotes! A podcast hosted by Kenzo and Sam, two neurological physiotherapists and the brains behind PhysiKits.  Our mission is to make high-quality neurological rehabilitation and science information understandable and accessible to all those driven to learn more about their neurological condition - from brain injuries and stroke, to neurodegenerative conditions like multiple sc...

Today we tackle the second half of brain injuries - neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, ALS, and more. We discuss the different kinds of neurodegenerative disease processes, our best understanding of their causes, and how they affect the nervous system different to create different symptoms.

Today we tackle a huge topic - brain injuries. We discuss the different causes of brain injuries, how they differ from other neurological conditions, and how different symptoms can occur depending on the part of the brain that was injured.