Podcasts about brain injury rehabilitation

The introduction is done by Dr. Steven Flanagan, Chairperson of the Department of Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health. His remarks ended at the 2 minute: 24 second mark. Dr. Darryl Kaelin is the Endowed Chair of Stroke and Brain Injury Rehabilitation at the University of Louisville. In this Grand Rounds session, he speaks about Traumatic Brain Injury and its Association with Neurodegenerative Disorders. Part 1 Dr. Kaelin described the interesting relationship between the University of Louisville Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and NYU Rusk in New York. The Institute has its origins at NYU. His presentation had a focus on cellular level and pathophysiology that contribute to complications of brain injury, Alzheimer's type dementia, Parkinson's Disease and some similarities that exist. He began a literature review one-year ago on this topic, which has led to today's discussion. It is important to start by talking a little about the pathophysiology TBI and cerebral insults. It can have some correlation to stroke and other insults to the brain and central nervous system. He also talked a little bit about things that we don't think about much as physiatrists –astrocytes and microglia and what their roles are in the brain and in brain trauma. He indicated that astrocytes are the scaffolding or the structure upon which neurons and other cells hold themselves to and create the structure and shape of the brain. Microglial cells help in brain infection and brain inflammation. In a resting, healthy brain they are highly mobile and will undergo morphological changes following a brain trauma. He indicated that synapses between neurons are significantly affected both mechanically and in becoming lost in severe brain injury. He discussed the importance of sleep for patients with a brain injury. Part 2 Repetitive mild brain injuries also can result in the same kinds of findings. So, it is not just moderate to severe, but repetitive mild injuries that increase the risk. Although there may not be a direct causal relationship, certainly having a brain injury, multiple mild brain injuries or a moderate to severe brain injury increases the risk of developing neurodegenerative processes like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.  He tells his patients that the likelihood of developing a neurodegenerative process may be there, but in each individual it can be different. We don't know specifically what it might mean for you. On average the risk may go up, but it still is very small. He talked about some potential neuro-protective treatments that might exist out there or are in the process of being looked at. He stated that this patient population is heavily heterogeneous, especially in how it presents and responds to trauma. Additionally, patients in the U.S. don't all receive exactly the same treatment after their trauma, which is a confounding variable that results in a very different outcome for each of those kinds of patients. Nutrition is a highly important factor when it comes to recovery and outcomes.  Parenteral nutrition goes a long way in helping their outcomes. It also is important to keep an eye on vitamin and mineral levels.  Zinc is a key supplement for many patients and magnesium can help in recovery. He closed by describing a disorders of consciousness program at his institution called the Emerge Program. A Question &Answer period followed.  

The introduction is done by Dr. Steven Flanagan, Chairperson of the Department of Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health.  Dr. Darryl Kaelin is the Endowed Chair of Stroke and Brain Injury Rehabilitation at the University of Louisville. In this Grand Rounds session, he speaks about Traumatic Brain Injury and its Association with Neurodegenerative Disorders. Part 1 Dr. Kaelin described the interesting relationship between the University of Louisville Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and NYU Rusk in New York. The Institute has its origins at NYU. His presentation had a focus on cellular level and pathophysiology that contribute to complications of brain injury, Alzheimer's type dementia, Parkinson's Disease and some similarities that exist. He began a literature review one-year ago on this topic, which has led to today's discussion. It is important to start by talking a little about the pathophysiology TBI and cerebral insults. It can have some correlation to stroke and other insults to the brain and central nervous system. He also talked a little bit about things that we don't think about much as physiatrists –astrocytes and microglia and what their roles are in the brain and in brain trauma. He indicated that astrocytes are the scaffolding or the structure upon which neurons and other cells hold themselves to and create the structure and shape of the brain. Microglial cells help in brain infection and brain inflammation. In a resting, healthy brain they are highly mobile and will undergo morphological changes following a brain trauma. He indicated that synapses between neurons are significantly affected both mechanically and in becoming lost in severe brain injury. He discussed the importance of sleep for patients with a brain injury. Part 2 Repetitive mild brain injuries also can result in the same kinds of findings. So, it is not just moderate to severe, but repetitive mild injuries that increase the risk. Although there may not be a direct causal relationship, certainly having a brain injury, multiple mild brain injuries or a moderate to severe brain injury increases the risk of developing neurodegenerative processes like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.  He tells his patients that the likelihood of developing a neurodegenerative process may be there, but in each individual it can be different. We don't know specifically what it might mean for you. On average the risk may go up, but it still is very small. He talked about some potential neuro-protective treatments that might exist out there or are in the process of being looked at. He stated that this patient population is heavily heterogeneous, especially in how it presents and responds to trauma. Additionally, patients in the U.S. don't all receive exactly the same treatment after their trauma, which is a confounding variable that results in a very different outcome for each of those kinds of patients. Nutrition is a highly important factor when it comes to recovery and outcomes.  Parenteral nutrition goes a long way in helping their outcomes. It also is important to keep an eye on vitamin and mineral levels.  Zinc is a key supplement for many patients and magnesium can help in recovery. He closed by describing a disorders of consciousness program at his institution called the Emerge Program. A Question &Answer period followed

In this episode of Career Chat, resident Derek Day, MD, talks with Dr. Heechin Chae. Dr. Chae's 24-year career in physiatry has included multiple subspecialties (Interventional Pain Management, Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Functional Medicine) across the spectrum of settings (academic, private practice, Department of Defense, international medical missions). In this episode, he describes these experiences and shares how a sense of purpose and calling has guided every step, shaping who he is in and out of medicine.

Exploring the intersection of neurosomatic intelligence and self-compassion, this insightful conversation with applied neuro practitioner Amanda Smith sheds light on the profound impact of language and embodiment in reshaping our nervous system to promote true, transformative healing. In this episode, we delve into the critical role our internal language plays in the healing process and embodiment as the key to unlocking self-compassion, offering a refuge from the harsh voices of our inner critic and shame. Amanda discusses the power of the peripheral nervous system for trauma healing, and the use of NSI work to support self-expression and build resilience. Amanda's work, both as a movement coach and with brain injury patients, illustrates the practical applications of these concepts in trauma healing. Her approach incorporates neurosomatic techniques to enhance neural function and ultimately lead to more self-compassion and healthier relationships. Tune in to learn more about how integrating body awareness and mindful language can significantly influence your trauma recovery and personal growth! Topics discussed in this episode:   Amanda's work in applied neurology How NSI has impacted her work with clients The role of language in self-compassion Embodiment to overcoming shame and increase compassion Building your nervous system's capacity and resilience Working with the peripheral nervous system to heal The impact of brain injuries on personality and relationships   Contact Amanda Smith  https://www.instagram.com/amandas_way/ https://www.amandaswaytraining.com/foundations   Learn more about the Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching program and sign up for the spring cohort now! https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com/?utm_medium=aff-traumarewired&utm_content&utm_source   Contact us about private Rewire Neuro-Somatic Coaching: https://brainbased-wellness.com/rewire-private-neuro-somatic-coaching/   Get started training your nervous system with our FREE 2-week offer on the Brain Based Membership site: https://www.rewiretrial.com   Connect with us on social media: @trauma.rewired   Join the Trauma Rewired Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/761101225132846 FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use my exclusive offer: https://www.drinkag1.com/rewired This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com  

This episode, Dr. Quigley speaks with guest Maureen Musto, , MS, RN, APRN-CNS, ACNS-BC, CRRN, FARN, a Rehabilitation Clinical Nurse Specialist for Ohio State Dodd Rehabilitation Hospital, and Board Member for Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN).  Maureen also was one of two nurses appointed to take part of the World Health Organization (WHO)'s Package of Interventions for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Rehabilitation Development Group.For more information about:Curbell Medical and our Innovative Products, please visit: www.curbellmedical.comDodd Rehabilitation Hospital | Ohio State Medical Center (osu.edu) https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/locations/dodd-rehabilitation-hospitalAssociation of Rehabilitation Nurses (rehabnurse.org) https://rehabnurse.org/World Health Organization (WHO) https://www.who.int/Credits:Voice Introduction and Closing by Kimberly SaltIntroduction and Closing Music by Flavio Concini  www.youtube.com/c/FlavioConciniDisclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on this podcast does not imply an endorsement of such guest or any entity they represent. Furthermore, statements and opinions expressed by Curbell Medical employees or its representatives are those of such employees or representatives and do not necessarily reflect the views of Curbell Medical. All content herein should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. © 2022, Curbell Medical Products, Inc. 

 Hi everyone! This is Kelly - your Nutrition Coach and Brain Health Professional on a mission to teach you how to get a better brain!How to get a better brain is very appropriate, as this month is worldwide Brain Injury Awareness Month. The purpose of this month is to raise awareness, share knowledge, and educate about all things brain injury.The information in this video is helpful for anyone who has a brain injury, knows a brain-injured person, works with one, puts themselves at risk for acquiring one, or is a caregiver to a brain injury survivor, like me. If you don't know about my story, head over to HappiHuman.com to read all about my husband's brain injury, how it changed both our lives in an instant, and how we managed to turn things around naturally.But for this podcast, let's consider why a TBI brain likes routine, how routines can support recovery, and ideas on what you can start doing today if you happen to have a TBI. So you'll want to pay close attention - as what I share in this video is very valuable information that I wish was available to me and Joe when we needed it. Take it all in so you don't have to struggle or feel alone like we did!First, what exactly is a TBI? It stands for traumatic brain injury. A TBI occurs when the brain and skull collide, disrupting the brain's normal functioning. It's usually the result of blunt force trauma but can happen due to a variety of different reasons.How much a TBI impacts you depends on several factors, including the severity of the injury, the biochemical changes that take place upon impact, the state of your nervous system upon injury, your nutritional status, and your body's ability to cope, to name a few. All these factors play a role in recovery.Speaking of recovery, let's talk about that. One of the most important things you can do to support recovery after a TBI is to stick with a routine. It may not always be easy, but it can help speed the healing process and make life easier for you in general.But why does a TBI brain like routine? In brief, routines can help establish a sense of stability, promote other healthy habits, and helps your brain function more efficiently. Be sure to watch the video for more information about why a TBI brain likes counties, how routines can support recovery, and some simple routines you can start today!You can also read the full article on HappiHuman.comWhile you're there, be sure to check out some other related blog posts:Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Silent EpidemicHead Injury 101: Common Types of TBI and How to Spot Worrying Symptoms Concussion Protocol: 10 Things to do When You Have a ConcussionBrain Injury Awareness: The Consequences of TBIMaggie's Story If you're still not sure where to start in your TBI recovery, contact me today at Kelly@HappiHuman.com.What strategies have you used to recover from a TBI? Did you try any of the ones I mentioned in this video or something else? Let me know.  I look forward to hearing from you!Thanks for listening! Until next time, stay happi and healthy!A reminder that this content is not intended to substitute professional medicalhttps://linktr.ee/kellyaiello |Buy me a coffee

Maurizio Corbetta is Full Professor and Chair of Neurology in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Padua, Italy. He is also the founding director of the new Padua Neuroscience Center, a highly interdisciplinary research programme centered on the idea of brain networks in health and society. After receiving is M.D. from the University of Pavia in Italy, he carried out a residency in Neurology at the University of Verona. In 1990 he moved to US, carting out a fellowship in NeuroImaging at Barnes Hospital at Wash U in St. Louis. While in St. Louis, he worked his way up to being the Norman J. Strupp Professor of Neurology, and Professor of Radiology, Anatomy, Neurobiology Bioengineering and Neuroscience at Wash University, as well as Director of Stroke and Brain Injury Rehabilitation at the Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis. He moved back to Italy, to teh University of Padua, in 2016. Prof. Corbetta has pioneered experiments on the neural mechanisms of human attention using Positron Emission Tomography (PET). He has discovered two brain networks dedicated to attention control, the dorsal and ventral attention networks, and developed a brain model of attention. His clinical work has focused on the physiological correlates of focal injury. He has developed a pathogenetic model of the syndrome of hemispatial neglect. He is currently developing novel methods for studying the functional organization of the brain using functional connectivity MRI, magneto-encephalography (MEG), and electro-corticography (EcoG). He is also working on the effects of focal injuries on the network organization of brain systems with an eye to neuromodulation. He is known for the high level of rigor and deep insight of his research, and has over 16 papers with over 1000 citations. Discussion In our conversation, we discuss some of the key people that influenced him, the incredible team of people at Washington University, as well as some of his early work. We also discuss his perspective on the utility and information in resting state fMRI. He's senior author of one of the most provocative and compelling explanations for resting state activity that I've seen: titled The secret life of predictive brains: what's spontaneous activity for? Pezzulo et al TICS 2021. We go on from there to discuss his perspective of the substantial importance and profound potential of systems level neuroimaging to not only basic neuroscience but also to clinical practice. Toward the end of our discussion, he highlights how diagnosis and treatment of stroke with neuromodulation can leverage current state of the art neuroimaging techniques.

I'm very excited. Our guest is Christina Smith. Christina is going to take us into the world of the Olympic athletes, the shine of the Olympics we're all familiar with. But there's another side to the Olympic journey. And we're going to be exploring both the shine and the shadows today. ~ Christina Smith is a female warrior who's been to battle and has the scars to prove it! She knows what it's like to be in the trenches of hopeless despair, injured, afraid and defeated, to ultimately emerge determined, enlightened and victorious. Christina is one of the world's pioneers in women's bobsleigh and Canada's premier bobsleigh driver to compete at the inaugural Olympic Winter Games in 2002 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. A native Quebecer, she currently resides in Calgary, Alberta Canada. Formally retired from World Class sports, she is a two-time author, speaker, emotional intelligence coach/consultant. Christina Smith is also an avid world traveler having been to 50 countries so far. She excels in networking and connecting people in business and personal ventures. Christina is a big-picture creative thinker, positive change agent and lives from her core values of serving the greater good. She has spent her life cultivating a conscious mindset and has both intuitively and academically developed the critical soft skills of emotional intelligence. This is what has enabled her to create a bold, brave, self-directed life, rooted in persistence, risk taking and courage. Olympic and World Class achievements aside, Christina believes that we all have equal opportunity to elevate our self-awareness. Equal opportunity to identify what needs to change, acceptance of change, and then taking action and setting the intention to commit to change. Christina is a sought-after public speaker, and television and radio media personality who does not claim to have all the answers. She will shed light on opportunities that exist despite the circumstances in life and share with you how she has maneuvered the course of time. Christina is a perpetual student, multilingual and a 2016 academic scholar from the Russian International Olympic University, Sochi, Russia, achieving a master's degree in Sports Administration, and a post-graduate in Olympic studies from the International Olympic Academy in Olympia, Greece in 2017. Christina is a passionate holistic health advocate for Stem Cell Regenerative Therapy, ambassador and educator for Concussion and Brain Injury Rehabilitation. For more information visit http://www.concussionsHOPE.com OR http://AuthorChristinaSmith.com http://authorchristinasmith.com ATTENDEE GIFT: Special Edition Pre-launch chapter of EMPOWERED authorchristinasmith.com Before the launch of Christina's new book in 2021, she is offering a sneak peek of a Special Edition chapter.

A rider shares his personal fight as a specialist nurse helping people who have suffered from spinal and brain injury. Comments info@taxi-chronicles.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/taxi-chronicles/message

Background: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) rehabilitation is an intensive process aimed at reducing disability. The experience of care is lived not only by the patient with TBI, but by the family as well. Methods: Five women family members of patients with TBI were interviewed. Based on a descriptive qualitative approach informed by phenomenology, thematic analysis was completed to draw a general sense of family members’ description of their involvement.

For the Dare To Dream Sixth Episode, I joined together with my colleagues at Rookwood Hospital to raise money for our charity the PROP Appeal supporting Brain Injury Rehabilitation. Completing the distance in miles from Rookwood Hospital to the North Pole which is 2669 miles, by cycling, running, swimming and walking (to name a few). To help them keep motivated, the team set up a weekly running group. As this will be their last Christmas at Rookwood Hospital, before services relocate to Llandough Hospital, all agreed it would be nice to finish the year with something positive and assist with well-being, by hopefully getting fitter for Christmas. The multidisciplinary team of therapists, nurses and doctors, at Rookwood Hospital and supporters of the appeal including some fabulous fundraising volunteers have recently raised a fantastic £1,276 after deciding that they would like to raise money for the Prop appeal, by completing a challenge. The challenge started on Friday 20th November and they completed the distance on 20th December. Thank you to everyone who took part and to all those who donated. We wish you a safe, peaceful and happy Christmas. You can still support the team by visiting https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/Rookwood-NorthPole20 If you would like more information on the Prop Appeal and how you can help support the Neurosciences Specialist Rehabilitation Unit at Rookwood Hospital please visit Cardiff & Vale Health Charity’s website; https://healthcharity.wales/appeal/prop-appeal/ or contact us via email; Fundraising.cav@wales.nhs.uk Mix Details: 138 Bpm 1 Hour 28 mins 02 secs Track Listing: 1. Estiva-Les Fleurs(Juventa Remix) 2.Armin Van Buuren ft Susana-Shivers(Alex M.O.R.P.H Remix) 3. Ultimate-Your Destiny(Original Mix) 4. A.M.R-Sand Dunes(Leigh j Apted Original Mix & Daniel Kandi Remix Mashup) 5. Robert Nickson-Circles(Andy Blueman Remix) 6. Max Braiman-Last Light(Original Mix) 7. Super8-Get Off(Original Mix) 8. Dave Horne-Pushing Air(Dan Stone Remix) 9. Boom Jinx & Oliver Smith-Sunrise(Original Mix) 10. DT8 Project ft Andrea Britton-Winter(Solis & Sean Truby vs Ultimate Extended Remix) 11. BT ft Kirsty Hawkshaw-Dreaming(Libra Remix) 12. Dan Stone-Orinoco(Original Mix) 13. Dan Stone & Ultimate-Enru(Original Mix) 14. Ultimate-Mapusa(Original Mix) This Live Mix is one of my most proud achievements as a live DJ.... I've still got a lot to learn but my passion for this beautiful genre seems to grow as I get older. I have played with the 'Flanger' effect quite a lot within the mix as I feel it adds so much depth when added at appropriate moments. It's been an honour to be included in this to raise money for PROP being a Staff Nurse working in Neurosciences and primarily patients with different types of brain injuries. If any of my trance buddies can support this amazing charity please do...as the saying goes....every little helps! Team Rudolph, Virtual Challenge to the North Pole to support the Prop Appeal https://healthcharity.wales/team-rudolph-virtual-challenge-to-the-north-pole-to-support-the-prop-appeal/ ISS Discovery International Radio via Live365.com 24 Hours A Day 7 Days A Week. https://live365.com/station/ISS-Discovery-International-Radio-a22127 Live365 Officially Licensed Player http://player.live365.com/a22127 24 Hours A Day & 7 Days A Week Audio Stream http://streaming.live365.com/a22127 Trance Euphoria International airs every night of the week from Midnight to 6 am including exclusive mashups and remixes by myself. My Official Website https://www.discoverystudioworld.co.uk/ A Very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year! Be Good...Stay Safe Everyone!

Dr Naomi Coleman is a child psychologist and a yoga therapist. Naomi has a BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience from Sussex University and an MEd in Educational Psychology from Manchester University where she specialised in Autism and social cognitive skills. Alongside her studying, she gained work experience in Psychiatric wards – NHS and Private, a Brain Injury Rehabilitation unit, and a Medium Secure unit for adults with Learning Disabilities Naomi also has a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of East London. During her training she specialised in child and adolescent work in CAMHS and Specialist CAMHS for children with Learning Disabilities and Neurodevelopmental disorders During her training she was profoundly impacted by the loss of her brother Jeremy, and co-founded Jeremy’s Circle charity – where she takes on a fundraising role. As a qualified clinical psychologist she helped jointly set up and develop the Parenting Service in Ealing as the ‘Parenting Lead’ running and coordinating several ‘parenting programmes’ for families with additional needs In Barnet CAMHS – she provided counselling to high school girls, consultation to schools and CAMHS clinic referrals. Alongside her work here she trained in Yoga Therapy at The Minded Institute. She wanted to add this to her skill set as she saw the value both personally and professionally. Movement based therapeutic skills are important as many find it hard to, can’t or don’t want to talk about their difficulties. As part of the Luton Specialist CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Team Naomi worked with families with children with neurodevelopmental needs. She worked closely with the paediatricians Autism assessment clinic and also running groups for parents of children with ADHD Naomi now practises privately as Chartered Child Clinical Psychologist in Elstree and Harley Street, London. Link to Naomi's blog : www.naomij-coleman.medium.com Jeremy's circle - www.jeremyscircle.org

Sharon Wilford has been one of my personal naturopaths and a very good friend of mine for over 15 years.Sharon has lots of tools in her naturopathic toolkit. Aside from herbs, supplements, and diet, Sharon uses a variety of tests, Applied Kinesiology (muscle testing), Neurolink and Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) with her patients.We cover:Some of the things to look for in a physical examination, common symptoms and clinical indicators of a thyroid condition.Common nutritional deficiencies.Why is gut health so important?Neural pathways - are they connecting and flowing properly? What could be blocking them? Neurolink as a technique to help the neural pathways to work more optimally.Being 'ready' to make changes.The stress response and the critical role it plays in thyroid patients.The personality connection!NET and the researched connection to stress, trauma. & cortisol. Where your body is storing stress/trauma and using the NET technique to release it.Toxicity as a thyroid trigger.--------------------------To connect with Sharon, head to Sharon Wilford Naturopathy. Her clinic is both in New Farm, Brisbane and online.ABOUT SHARON Sharon Wilford is a Naturopath Nutritionist, Neurolink Practitioner and NET practitioner.  Prior to her career as a Naturopath, Sharon worked atthe Princess Alexandra Hospital in the Brain Injury Rehabilitation  Unit working with in-patients within the Occupational Therapy Department. After experiencing her own health issues of chronic fatigue she sought the advice of a Naturopath which led her to move to Northern NSW to study a Bachelor of Naturopathy at Southern Cross University.  After graduating in 2005  Sharon worked within an integrative Medical practice before starting her own practice in New Farm in 2008.She has trained in Therapies such as  Neurological Integration where she is at the masters level, Neuro Emotional Technique, Craniosacral Therapy and Applied Kinesiology.Sharon works with patients of all ages and all health conditions utilizing all her training to bring a personalised medical approach to the help the patients she works with. --------------------------Let's talk further...Book your 60 min Thyroid Strategy Session.Subscribe to the podcast, share & review. Thank you!Go to annabelbateman.com for shownotes, download my thyroid freebie, book a strategy session...Join the Let's Talk Thyroid Community on Facebook.-------------------------This episode is proudly supported by ⭐️ ME ⭐️Here is how you can support me & the Let's Talk Thyroid Podcast:Essential oilsWhat Annabel Cooks Paleo CookbookOnline Courses:Kickstart your Thyroid Wellness Challenge My Year By DesignIf you are having trouble getting the blood tests you'd like from your doctor, please try to find another health practitioner. If you'd like to order blood tests privately, please consider using my affiliate link through i-screen.Thank youAnnabel x

Dr Joseph Coppus talks to Dr John McClaren who has been treating patients in private practice since 2002. He obtained his diplomate in Chiropractic Neurology in 2005 and his fellowship in Brain Injury Rehabilitation in 2015. Dr. McClaren specializes in helping people who suffer from neurological conditions such as traumatic brain injuries, strokes, Parkinson's disease, developmental disorders, balance and gait disorders, and a variety of other conditions. www.neurologicwellnessinstitute.com

Dr. Norman joins us on this podcast to share her impactful work in the field of Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, rehabilitation. To say it is work is a misnomer. It is Dr. Norman's passion in life. When speaking with her it is easy to absorb her love for what she does every day for those with TBI's. Not surprisingly Dr. Norman also gives of her time in a volunteer capacity by serving on the board of TBI Warrior Foundation. Dr. Norman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the School of Health Professions at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio. She earned her undergraduate degree from Florida International University, her Master's degree from the University of Texas at Austin and her Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. During her training, Dr. Norman was an American Speech-Hearing Association New Century Scholar and an NIH Predoctoral Fellow. In 2018, as a new faculty member at UT Health, she received both a School of Health Professions Pilot Grant and a Texas Society for Allied Health Professions Research Grant. Her research has been published in various peer-reviewed journals such as Brain Injury, American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, Military Medicine, Neuropsychologia and Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Her research centers on improving the lives of individuals with concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). She primarily uses experimental methods to investigate cognitive-communication disorders after mTBI. As a recent recipient of the KL2 career development award at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Dr. Norman will use innovative methods such as discourse analysis and electroencephalogram (EEG) measures to richly characterize language output and shed light on the underlying cognitive mechanisms of language performance after mTBI. Dr. Norman aims to standardize assessment for mTBI-related communication disorders and use precise measurement to develop appropriate behavioral interventions to improve life participation for the mTBI population. In the fall of 2019, Dr. Norman was awarded a Teaching Excellence Award and the George Kudolo Award for Excellence in Research at the University of Texas School of Health Professions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thiscaregiverlife/message

Welcome to the 2019 Brain Injury Conference - Brain Injury Rehabilitation: The Health & Wellness Connection sponsored by Kessler Institute Rehabilitation and Kessler Foundation. Each year, an estimated 2.8 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury and face a wide range of physical, functional, emotional and social challenges. This course will focus on the importance of an individual’s overall health and wellness in rehabilitation and recovery. Topics will include personal identity, cognition and memory, maintaining relationships and the capacity to return to fitness and other physical activities. In this lecture podcast Neil Jasey, MD, Director of Brain Injury Rehabilitation at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation presents “Maximizing Recovery After Brain Injury”. This presentation was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Chester Campus, Chester, New Jersey. To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/2019-traumatic-brain-injury-conference For more information about Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to www.kessler-rehab.com For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to www.KesslerFoundation.org. Like us on FaceBook, follow us on Instagram, listen to us on Soundcloud, and tweet with us on Twitter!

This interview is a continuation of a panel discussion on TBI. This is the second of a two-part series featuring Dr. Prin Amorapanth and Dr. Brian Im. Dr. Prin Amorapanth is a clinical instructor and a member of the research faculty at Rusk. His  fellowship at NYU Langone Health focuses on brain injury medicine. His current research interests include identifying markers of visuospatial impairment following acquired brain injury as well as the use of non-invasive brain stimulation as both a therapeutic and investigational tool for maximizing rehabilitation and better understanding mechanisms of recovery following brain injury. He is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. His medical degree and PhD are from the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his residency training in rehabilitation medicine at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Dr. Brian Im is Associate Director of Brain Injury Rehabilitation at Rusk. He also is program director for the ACGME-accredited brain injury medicine fellowship at NYU School of Medicine.  Following medical school at SUNY, Syracuse, rehabilitation residency at NYU School of Medicine/Rusk Rehabilitation, and fellowship in BI rehabilitation medicine at UMDNJ/Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, his subsequent 5-year tenure at NYU Bellevue Hospital focused upon an interest in improving brain injury rehabilitation for underserved populations.  He has an active role in TBI research at NYU and the TBI Model Systems Project at Rusk Rehabilitation, specifically as co-director of the Bellevue program.  His primary research interest is in disparities in TBI health care for different U.S. populations.  In Part 2, the discussion includes: kinds of tests employed to assess patient emotions and the possibility of the results being compromised; differences between male and female athletes in TBI injuries; key rehabilitation research topics involving TBI where it would be beneficial to conduct more investigations; and changes that may occur as more patient care services  occur mostly outside the hospital setting

This interview is a continuation of a panel discussion on TBI. This is the first of a two-part series featuring Dr. Prin Amorapanth and Dr. Brian Im. Dr. Prin Amorapanth is a clinical instructor and a member of the research faculty at Rusk. His  fellowship at NYU Langone Health focuses on brain injury medicine. His current research interests include identifying markers of visuospatial impairment following acquired brain injury as well as the use of non-invasive brain stimulation as both a therapeutic and investigational tool for maximizing rehabilitation and better understanding mechanisms of recovery following brain injury. He is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. His medical degree and PhD are from the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his residency training in rehabilitation medicine at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Dr. Brian Im is Associate Director of Brain Injury Rehabilitation at Rusk. He also is program director for the ACGME-accredited brain injury medicine fellowship at NYU School of Medicine.  Following medical school at SUNY, Syracuse, rehabilitation residency at NYU School of Medicine/Rusk Rehabilitation, and fellowship in BI rehabilitation medicine at UMDNJ/Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, his subsequent 5-year tenure at NYU Bellevue Hospital focused upon an interest in improving brain injury rehabilitation for underserved populations.  He has an active role in TBI research at NYU and the TBI Model Systems Project at Rusk Rehabilitation, specifically as co-director of the Bellevue program.  His primary research interest is in disparities in TBI health care for different U.S. populations.  In Part 1, the discussion includes: whether different patterns of outcomes occur upon discharge of different racial and ethnic TBI patients from inpatient rehabilitation facilities; challenges involved in predicting the degree of cognitive, motor, and psychological recovery and the timeline of such recovery after sustaining a TBI; diagnostic tools to explore chronic traumatic encephalopathy pathophysiology; progress being made in identifying suitable biomarkers; kinds of emotional impairment among TBI patients; and the usefulness of incorporating patient self-reports in assessments of their emotional state.    

Today we welcome Dr. Jeremy Schmoe of Minnesota Functional Neurology and Chiropractic. This is just a fascinating podcast talking about the importance of brain health and rehabilitating the brain for optimal wellness. This has been one of my favorite podcasts to date because people don't talk enough about the importance of rehabilitating the brain no matter what the trauma has been. Dr. Schmoe breaks this down into an easy to understand way. On top of that his background is very impressive. Dr. Jeremy Schmoe (DC DACNB FACFN, FABBI), a Minnesota concussion doctor and owner of Minnesota Functional Chiropractic & Neurology (MFNC.) He is a leading practitioner who works with patients from all over Minnesota as well as the USA. Dr. Schmoe has successfully completed the TBI Fellowship Examination for Brain Injury Rehabilitation and specializes in helping patients who are suffering from concussions and complex brain injuries, and is an expert in Chiropractic Functional Neurology. Dr. Schmoe is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist and a Fellow of Functional Neurology. Dr. Schmoe is also a speaker for the Carrick Institute of Graduate Studies, where he shares his expertise and presents advice on managing patients with concussion and brain injury. In this role, he teaches and educates other practitioners about clinical applications in functional neurology. He has also lectured for the Minnesota Chiropractic Association, Northwestern Health Science University, University of Minnesota Sports Performance Program and various patient support groups. Dr. Schmoe can be found at the two following websites: MNFunctionalNeurology.com MNConcussion.com

Kessler Foundation scientists study impact of cultural diversity in brain injury research. Dr. Lequerica answers questions about the implications for cultural diversity and cultural competence in brain injury research and rehabilitation. For more information about this topic, go to http://kesslerfoundation.org/media/Kessler%20Foundation%20scientists%20study%20impact%20of%20cultural%20diversity%20in%20brain%20injury%20research Anthony H. Lequerica, PhD is a Neuropsychologist and Clinical Research Scientist in the Traumatic Brain Injury Laboratory at Kessler Foundation.