Synapse

Michael Lagonera of Restorative Therapies (RTI) joins the Synapse podcast this episode. Mike is here to provide a wealth of knowledge regarding FES cycle - including indications, description of how the technology works, integration in to therapy, and patient use in the home setting. For clarification from the episode: Mike is the longest tenured clinic sales rep but not the longest tenured employee at RTI. One rep on our 'national clinic sales team of therapists' is an Exercise Physiologist by title. For more information, can contact Mike at: mlagonera@restorative-therapies.com

You all are in for some great content with this episode. Joining the podcast is Isha Vora, OT & PhD candidate at MGH Institute of Health Professions, along with Heidi Brewer, regional therapy development manager at Vivistim. On this episode we discuss the science of Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), while paired with therapy (Paired VNS). The podcast guests discuss the excellent research behind this technology, how it is integrated in to practice, and what the future holds for Paired VNS!

Liam Carroll is back for a deeper dive discussion in to Vestibular rehab. This time he is joined by his friend and colleague, Josh Campanella. They are both practicing at the Gloria Drummond Rehabilitation Institute in Boca Raton, FL, as part of the Baptist Health system. You will enjoy their discussion of their passion for vestibular research, as well as their approach to evaluation, technology, and VRT in this patient population.

Han Nguyen, PT, DPT, is back with us, and this time with NCS behind her name! She joins the podcast for Part 2 of a discussion on High Intensity Gait Training (HIGT). This time with focus on her recent case study, acute vs. chronic HIGT research, and error augmentation. References below: · Hornby, T. G., Reisman, D. S., Ward, I. G., Scheets, P. L., Miller, A., Haddad, D., Fox, E. J., Fritz, N. E., Hawkins, K., Henderson, C. E., Hendron, K. L., Holleran, C. L., Lynskey, J. E., & Walter, A. (2020). Clinical practice guideline to improve locomotor function following chronic stroke, incomplete spinal cord injury, and Brain Injury. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, 44(1), 49–100. https://doi.org/10.1097/npt.0000000000000303 · https://neuropt.org/practice-resources/anpt-clinical-practice-guidelines/locomotion · https://www.knowledgetranslation.org/videoblog · Moore, J. L., Bø, E., Erichsen, A., Rosseland, I., Halvorsen, J., Bratlie, H., Hornby, T. G., & Nordvik, J. E. (2021). Development and results of an implementation plan for high-intensity gait training. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, 45(4), 282–291. https://doi.org/10.1097/npt.0000000000000364 · Prediction rule calculator download: https://www.knowledgetranslation.org/prediction-in-inpatient-stroke-rehabilitation • Holleran, C. L., Straube, D. D., Kinnaird, C. R., Leddy, A. L., & Hornby, T.G. (2014). Feasibility and potential efficacy of high-intensity stepping training in variable contexts in subacute and chronic stroke. Neurorehabilitation and neural repair, 28(7), 643-651. • Hornby TG, Holleran CL, Hennessy PW, Leddy AL, Connolly M, Camardo J, Woodward J, Mahtani G, Lovell L, Roth EJ. Variable Intensive Early Walking Poststroke (VIEWS): A Randomized Controlled Trial. Neurorehabil Neural Repair. 2015 Sep 3. • Hornby, T. G. et al. Feasibility of Focused Stepping Practice during Inpatient Rehabilitation Poststroke and Potential Contributions to Mobility Outcomes. Neurorehabil. Neural Repair 29, 923–932 (2015)

For episode 4, William (Liam) Carroll joins us. Liam is a PT and vestibular expert in the outpatient field. He shares a wealth of knowledge regarding vestibular science, differential diagnosis, and treatment.

This episode we welcome Han Nguyen, PT, DPT. She is an expert in High Intensity Gait Training (HIGT), and joins us to give an overview of HIGT and how it can be integrated in multiple settings. This episode touches on the what & how of HIGT, with a future episode to concentrate on more specifics.

Neil Batungbakal, OTR/L from Miami, FL joins the podcast to discuss the OTs role in neurorehab. Great discussion regarding hand flexor tone, proximal vs. distal treatment, as well as bimanual vs. mCIMT.

Special guest, Becky Paquette Neuro PT with Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Becky shares her wealth of knowledge and experience in the post-CVA population. Included in this episode are interesting tidbits on motor learning, retro-walking, and use of technology.