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 ex...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 the...

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 concentratio...

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 A...

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 freshm...

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 han...

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 functi...

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,...

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...

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 progra...

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...

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 wor...

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 rese...

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. Br...

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 Reco...

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 Mas...

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 Bake...

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...

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...

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. Meg...