Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab

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. S...

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 thi...

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 importan...

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 expe...

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 slow...

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 commi...

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...

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...

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 Therapis...

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...

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...

On today's podcast, host Polly Swingle speaks with pelvic health therapists, Dr. Jessica Somerville, PT, DPT and Corinne DiPrima,  OTRL.  Jessica and Corinne provide extensive education on various pelvic floor diagnoses, treatments and strategies to optimize quality of life.  Jessica Somerville is a PT, DPT, and a Lead Physical Therapist at The Recovery Project. She has specialized in the tre...

All speech and language Pathology are not the same especially in a Neurological setting. Host Polly Swingle talks with Andrea Bettis, Speech and Language Pathologist about the Broad scope of Speech Therapy in Parkinson's and Brain injury patients.  Host: Polly A. Swingle,  PT, GCS, CEEAA Polly joined the Recovery Project in 2003, after graduating from Ohio University in 1986 with a BS in Phys...

On today's Podcast Host Polly Swingle talks FIFA-11+ Program with Dr. Charlie Swingle.  Dr. Swingle provides evidence how the FIFA-11+ program reduces athlete injuries as well as the length of time off due to injury.  This information is important for recreational as well as professional athletic use. Listen in today as Host Polly Swingle opens the door for new information related to Orthoped...

On today's Podcast Host Polly Swingle talks Oncology Rehabilitation with Drs. Meghan Malley and Emilee Bohde. Oncology Rehab? Yes, The Recovery Project has added Oncology Rehab as one of their top evidence based medical programs.  TRP understands that cancer survivors commonly experience a wide variety of deficits related to their cancer and its treatment; and that treatment related side effe...

Host Polly Swingle speaks with Becky Lindemann Director of Rehabilitation Services at The Recovery Project. Today's conversation is a response to COVID-19 in the Physical Therapy world. Polly digs into TRP's experience these last four months; What TRP has gone through, what they've learned, the decisions they've had to make about business, their patients and their discoveries....

In Honor of MS Month Evidence to Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab talk Multiple Sclerosis. Host Polly Swingle and her guests Director Sonda Rossman, Dietician Katelynne Parisek, Chief Strategy Officer Jennifer Butterfield and Nurse Practitioner Sarah Johnson all of The Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders (MIND) bring awareness to what some would call an “invisible” disease....

Today’s show is Sponsored by “Restorative Therapies”. On this Episode of “Evidence to Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab”, Host Polly Swingle, CEO, Physiatrist Gianna M. Rodriguez, MD.,  Physical Therapist TJ Hosa and Co-Owner of the Recovery Project Charlie Parkhill talk “Chronic Spinal Cord Injury".  The Evidence to Excellence Podcast is all about the Evidence-Based Research and...

Today’s show is Sponsored by “Mobility Research” the makers of “LiteGait” family products. On the first Episode of “Evidence to Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab”, Host Polly Swingle, CEO and Co-owner of The Recovery Project talks with Drs. Amy York, Nora Fritz and Susan Trojanowski. Polly and the Doctors do a dive deep into the topic of Knowledge Translation.  Knowledge Translation, t...