The Slow Road to Better

In this episode, Chris talks about falling down right before a big event, Jerry talks about his sons' graduation from basic training in the Air Force and the group discusses crying (and laughing) after a stroke.

In this episode, the group asks questions of a panel of speech-language pathologists (SLP) that range in experience from graduate student intern to over 40+ years.

In this episode, the group discusses how they feel about the concept of plateau.

In this episode we give a shout out to HARC - Houston Aphasia Recovery Center - to let them know their aphasia community has not forgotten about them about hurricane Harvey. We also tackle the topics of weight management, treadmills and change in taste buds.

In this episode, Kevin, a former Stroke Comeback Center member comes back for a visit and we convince him to join the podcast and talk to us about the good, the bad and the ugly of return to work.

In this episode the group talks about changes in their vision after their stroke or injury and what they did to make it better. We talk prism glasses, vision therapy and other compensation strategies.

In this episode, the group discusses how they feel about the anniversary of their stroke or injury. Is it a reason to celebrate? You decide.

In this episode, the group starts off talking about Disney and ends up discussing back pain, using Bioness devices and how they get through TSA.

In this episode, the group discusses how cold weather impacts their tone and what they do to manage.

In this episode, we talk about Aphasia Awareness month and how our listeners can be part of the podcast, DoMore24 and how our members give back and do more with their 24.

In this episode, the group discusses the pros and cons of participating in research studies in a surprisingly funny way!

In this episode, members discuss their sense of humor, how aphasia impacts their ability to get jokes and how they use laughter to help them on the slow road to better.

In this episode of the Slow Road to Better, the group members answer a question from a listener about how they deal with depression.

In this episode of the Slow Road to Better, group members discuss what they think are important skills to have before joining a group. Guess what, they don't think actual communication ability is one of them!

Episode 08 - I've got skills Members discuss skills they are able to do after their stroke, shaking hands when your right hand is weak, transportation and using Uber.

This is episode #6 from a group of Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors. PT Pintcast Host Jimmy McKay met them in his Neuro Rehabilitation class during his 3rd year @ Marymount University. This show is produced and recorded by the members of the Stroke Comeback Center, located in Vienna Virginia. They will discuss, in their own words, what it’s like to be on the “Slow Road To Better” after...

This is episode #6 from a group of Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors. PT Pintcast Host Jimmy McKay met them in his Neuro Rehabilitation class during his 3rd year @ Marymount University. This show is produced and recorded by the members of the Stroke Comeback Center, located in Vienna Virginia. They will discuss, in their own words, what it’s like to be on the “Slow Road To Better” after...

This is episode #5 from a group of Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors. PT Pintcast Host Jimmy McKay met them in his Neuro Rehabilitation class during his 3rd year @ Marymount University. This show is produced and recorded by the members of the Stroke Comeback Center, located in Vienna Virginia. They will discuss, in their own words, what it’s like to be on the “Slow Road To Better” after...

This is episode #4 from a group of Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors. PT Pintcast Host Jimmy McKay met them in his Neuro Rehabilitation class during his 3rd year @ Marymount University. This show is produced and recorded by the members of the Stroke Comeback Center, located in Vienna Virginia. They will discuss, in their own words, what it’s like to be on the “Slow Road To Better” after...

This is episode #3 from a group of Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors. PT Pintcast Host Jimmy McKay met them in his Neuro Rehabilitation class during his 3rd year @ Marymount University. This show is produced and recorded by the members of the Stroke Comeback Center, located in Vienna Virginia. They will discuss, in their own words, what it’s like to be on the “Slow Road To Better” after...

This is episode #2 from a group of Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors. PT Pintcast Host Jimmy McKay met them in his Neuro Rehabilitation class during his 3rd year @ Marymount University. This show is produced and recorded by the members of the Stroke Comeback Center, located in Vienna Virginia. They will discuss, in their own words, what it’s like to be on the “Slow Road To Better” after...

This is episode #1 from a group of Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors. PT Pintcast Host Jimmy McKay met them in his Neuro Rehabilitation class during his 3rd year @ Marymount University. This show will be produced and recorded by the members of the Stroke Comeback Center, located in Vienna Virginia. They will discuss, in their own words, what it’s like to be on the “Slow Road To Better” a...