Podcast Episodes

#25: Why Breathing is a Postural Control Strategy (Not Just a Vital Sign!)

Do you sometimes forget about the respiratory system in your rehab sessions? Oh...NO WORRIES. I have too! But let's level up and learn how we can optimize our patient movement with breathing.

This wee…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

#24: The ONE Neuro Test That Outshines MRIs and CTs in Brainstem Stroke: The HINTS Exam

Get the HINTS EXAM Handout Here! 

The most common causes of ACUTE VESTIBULAR SYNDROME are vestibular neuritis (often called labyrinthitis) and ischemic stroke in the brainstem or cerebellum. Vertebrob…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

#23: Do you Have Test Anxiety? Here’s How to Stay Calm & Confident during the NCS Exam with Dr. Matt Caraher, PT, DPT, NCS

Matt Caraher IG: @mcaraherdpt

What is test anxiety, really? Why does it happen? What’s actually going on in your brain when those nerves kick in? And—most importantly—how can you overcome it?

In today’…

Published on 5 months ago

#22: The Patient Who Changed How I See Neuro Rehab | My Why as a Neuro PT

As Neuro PTs, we change lives — but sometimes, our patients change us just as much. In this episode, I’m sharing the story of one patient who completely shifted how I see neuro rehab, what recovery t…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

#21: The Do’s and Don’ts of Treating Knee Hyperextension Thrust with J.J Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, NCS

In this powerhouse episode, I sit down with Dr. JJ Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, NCS, c/NDT, CSRS, CEEAA—a trailblazing educator, mentor, and true agent of change in the world of neurologic physical therap…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

#20: From Slow Saccades to Square Wave Jerks: The Oculomotor Abnormalities in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy | Essential Insights for Neuro PTs

Beyond Parkinson's: A Clinical Exploration of the Plus Syndromes 
(Free Workshop! Offered Twice a Year- stay tuned at IG: @the_brain_pt for registration!)

In this episode, we dive deep into the fascina…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

#19 Are You Treating Vestibular Migraine the Right Way? Let’s Find Out — with Dr. Madison Oak, PT, DPT

Think you’ve mastered vestibular migraine treatment? Think again. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Madison Oak, PT, DPT — a leading expert in vestibular migraine rehab — joins us to bust common myths…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

#18: Your Skills as a Neuro PT Won’t Get You Far Without This ONE Thing

First REWIRE & RISE episode! 

You’ve spent years building your Neuro PT skills — but what if I told you that skills alone won’t get you where you want to go? In this episode, we’re talking about the o…

Published on 6 months ago

#17: What Ataxic Gait Really Looks Like: Key Features You Can’t Miss | For Gait Obsessed Neuro PTs

Here are some of the articles you might find interesting!

Kelly G, Shanley J. Rehabilitation of ataxic gait following cerebellar lesions: Applying theory to practice. Physiother Theory Pract. 2016 Aug…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

#16 Following your Calling: It’s Never Too Late to Specialize — with Jodi Miller, PT, DPT, NCS | A Reminder for Future Neuro PTs

In today’s episode, I’m joined by the incredible Jodi Miller, PT, DPT, NCS — a passionate neurologic physical therapist whose journey will truly stay with you.

You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at h…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago