Podcast appearances and mentions of brooks rehabilitation

On this episode we talk with Steve Walczak, PT, DPT, PCS about our unique pediatric day program at Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital - University Campus. Send us an email with your questions or comments: podcast@brooksrehab.org! Find us on social media @brooksrehab www.BrooksRehab.org--------------Welcome to the Brooks Rehabilitation podcast where we talk to our rehabilitation professionals to shed light on the stellar programs and services we offer to help our patients reach their highest levels of recovery.

Mindy Loving discusses the Adaptive Wellness Program at the Winston Family YMCA, and their partnership with Brooks Rehabilitation in providing health improvement programs. Daryl Holton also joins, to share how this program provides him a recovery and recreational resource.

In this episode, ADJUSTED welcomes Josh Schuette Director of National Workers Compensation Sales and Account Management at Brooks Rehabilitation. Josh discusses FCEs and balance tests and what role they play in recovery.Season 8 is brought to you by Berkley Industrial Comp. This episode is hosted by Greg Hamlin and guest co-host Mike Gilmartin, Area Vice President, Sales & Distribution, for Key Risk.Visit the Berkley Industrial Comp blog for more!Got questions? Send them to marketing@berkindcomp.comFor music inquiries, contact Cameron Runyan at camrunyan9@gmail.com

Show Notes:Kelsey Pontius, RD, LDN, CSSD904-337-9667         meteornutrition@gmail.comWebsite: metornutrition.com    @sportsdietitionkelseyMeteor Nutrition arose after lifelong athlete, Kelsey Pontius, wished to pursue her passion for the impact of nutrition on the human body in motion. Kelsey grew up playing competitive soccer, and eventually ended her career as a D1 soccer player to transform into a distance runner who has since qualified for the 2020 and 2024 US Marathon Olympic Trials. Through several instances of her athletic background, she felt the ebbs and flows with nutrition on performance.  She knew she was destined to help other athletes benefit from the implementation of optimal nutrition. Aside from working as a board certified specialist in sports dietetics, Kelsey has worked in the clinical arena with a multitude of different medical complexities through her experiences in working in acute care and one the country's largest spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation centers, Brooks Rehabilitation.   She currently is a consulting dietitian with four division 1 NCAA programs and works 1:1 with athletes of all levels in a private practice setting.   Her current interests in the field include preparing for endurance racing, optimizing gut health, nutrition to support injury healing, and accomplishing hormonal balance through proper nutrition. Her greatest accomplishment is having success within my own business, Meteor Nutrition, where I help athletes learn how to fuel to meet their health and performance goals. I am so proud of it because many of these athletes have been told very different messages about how to fuel (or not fuel) their body. Through educating them and working together, they are able to meet their full potential as athletes and have longevity in their sports. Interesting Story: I had a rather challenging, unsuccessful college soccer experience. Since the time I was 3, there was no place I'd rather be but the soccer field. Therefore, having a tough experience once I got to the collegiate level was really challenging. My sophomore year, I had multiple concussions and between not being fulfilled and injured, I transferred and quit playing. I started running as a means of staying in shape and meeting friends. I got a part-time job at Lululemon Athletica and was invited to run a 50K. I had no idea how long that was in miles and said yes. Out on the course, I fell in love with racing and started signing up for races shortly after. I was fortunate enough to have an amazing coach, Matt, who helped me develop in the sport as an adult considering that I didn't run in high school or college. He is still my coach and has helped me qualify twice for the Trials.Favorite Post-race Indulgence: WineFavorite Breakfast: Belgian waffles with either berries or chocolate chips and yogurt with maple syrupFavorite Motivational Quote: "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face." - Mike TysonFavorite Running Memory: Vacation to Crested Butte with my friends where my husband proposedTo contact the Youth Sports Safety Update PodcastJAXSMP.com Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program or JSMP3563 Philips Highway, Building E, Suite 502, Jacksonville, FL 32207Email: Jim.mackie@bmcjax.com 904-477-9291Email: Robert.Sefcik@bmcjax.com Executive Director JSMP & CEO / President FASMED 904-202-4332Florida Alliance for Sports Medicine https://fasmed.fadss.org/  

In this episode, we get to know a real superhero in the workers' compensation industry, Josh Schuette, DPT, MBA, WRP, Director of National Workers' Compensation Sales and Account Management at Brooks Rehabilitation. While there are so many amazing things to know about Josh Schuette, one interesting  thing is, he thinks Ryan Gosling is his spirit animal! And, just like the famous actor who played Ken in the blockbuster Barbie movie, Josh is also originally from Canada! He also shared that during the recording of this podcast episode, he was wearing his "I am Kenough" shirt. Come along for another fantastic podcast episode with one of the best and brightest people in our industry. Not only does Josh share about his education and how he discovered the wonderful world of workers' compensation, we discuss the real issues facing everyone in the healthcare industry in regard to provider shortages. Josh also shares about his struggle to prioritize self care, particularly when working so closely with injured worker patients, and the toll that it takes. He even shares some of the strategies and activities he is using to manage his self care. We thank Josh for his transparency and as he mentions during the episode, we hope that his talking about his self care helps others. Thanks for all you do Josh! We love you! Learn more about Brooks Rehabilitation:https://brooksrehab.org/Here is the charity Josh mentioned during his episode:Ainsley's Angels of America - https://ainsleysangels.org/¡Muchas Gracias! Thank you for listening. We would appreciate you sharing our podcast with your friends on social media. Find Yvonne and Rafael on Linked In or follow us on Twitter @deconstructcomp

 Today we take a deeper look at concussions with Dr. Zac Houck of Brooks Rehabilitation here in Jacksonville, Florida. Brooks Rehab is  a Sustaining Partner of JSMP and we are grateful for their support.Zac Houck, Ph D. – Brooks Rehab neuropsychologist Licensed Psychologist/Neuropsychologist Brooks Behavioral Medicine Zachary.Houck@Brooksrehab.org Office: (904)-345-7352  Show Notes: 1. HAVOCH- Headache - MigraineA - AnxietyV - Vestibular - BalanceO - Ocular - Vision issuesC  - Cognitive issues2. Parents resource is the Concussion Recognition Tool3. Note: Underlying pre-existing conditions may lead to more complex issues or vulnerability to healing progressLearn more at JAXSMP.com or CDC.GOV Heads Up To contact the Youth Sports Safety Update Podcast JAXSMP.com Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program or JSMP 3563 Philips Highway, Building E, Suite 502, Jacksonville, FL 32207 Email: Jim.mackie@bmcjax.com 904-477-9291 Email: Robert.Sefcik@bmcjax.com Executive Director JSMP & CEO / President FASMED 904-202-4332 FASMED.com Florida Alliance for Sports Medicine  

On this episode we talk with Jessica Cummings, VP of Community Engagement at Brooks and Nicole Hamm, Executive Director at Blue Zones Jacksonville. For more info: https://bluezonesprojectjacksonville.com/ Send us an email with your questions or comments: podcast@brooksrehab.org! Find us on social media @brooksrehab www.BrooksRehab.org -------------- Welcome to the Brooks Rehabilitation podcast where we talk to our rehabilitation professionals to shed light on the stellar programs and services we offer to help our patients reach their highest levels of recovery.

On today's show we continued our conversation with neuro OT, Briana Elson. She is an AOTA fellowship trained neurologic occupational therapist from Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville, FL who is also Board Certified in Physical Rehabilitation (BCPR) through AOTA and a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) through Brain Injury Association of America.  In today's show you'll learn how intensive therapy is applied from an occupational therapist's perspective. We discuss constraint induced movement therapy, measuring heart rate, circuit training, and making iADL training intensive. You'll hear the ways to measure intensity and scales we love to use as well as hear lots of examples of treatment ideas. We also discuss what co-treats look like with PT and OT for intense therapy and so much more! Find the Rating of Perceived Stability here! RPS bonus Find Briana @yourOTmentor on Instagram https://yourotmentor.com for further information LinkedIn Briana Elson  

On today's show we had a great conversation with neuro OT, Briana Elson. She is an AOTA fellowship trained neurologic occupational therapist from Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville, FL who is also Board Certified in Physical Rehabilitation (BCPR) through AOTA and a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) through Brain Injury Association of America. She is here to provide her insights on neuro rehabilitation from an occupational therapist's perspective. We hear her career path, options and insights on occupational therapy education and mentorship, and treatment topics like functional cognition and intensity treatment in occupational therapy. Collaboration in neuro is critical to patient success and Briana brings a lot of great knowledge and tips for working better with your counterparts.  Find Briana @yourOTmentor on Instagram https://yourotmentor.com for further information LinkedIn Briana Elson  

On this episode we talk with Kathy Martin and Mona Taylor-Gordon about the Brooks Brain Injury Clubhouse! For more info: https://brooksrehab.org/services/brain-injury-clubhouse/ Send us an email with your questions or comments: podcast@brooksrehab.org! Find us on social media @brooksrehab www.BrooksRehab.org -------------- Welcome to the Brooks Rehabilitation podcast where we talk to our rehabilitation professionals to shed light on the stellar programs and services we offer to help our patients reach their highest levels of recovery.

On this episode we talk with Joshua Schuette about Workers' Compensation at Brooks as well as what career path led him there. Send us an email with your questions or comments: podcast@brooksrehab.org! Find us on social media @brooksrehab www.BrooksRehab.org -------------- Welcome to the Brooks Rehabilitation podcast where we talk to our rehabilitation professionals to shed light on the stellar programs and services we offer to help our patients reach their highest levels of recovery.

In 2015, Jon Kinsler was involved in a near fatal car accident that would leave him face-to-face with his fiercest competition to date - A severe traumatic brain injury."Don't give up on you!"Jonathan "Jon" Kinsler is a survivor, a competitor, and a coach! Even at a young age Jon understood what hard work meant and he knew what was truly important in life. These attributes would be tested in the most fiercest way possible in 2015 when a near death motor vehicle accident would result in a severe traumatic brain injury.But that is not where Jon's story would end!Fighting back Jon would lean on the unwavering support of his family while being supported by the incredible staff at Brooks Rehabilitation and Halifax Hospital. Today, Jon is living proof that none of us know what we are capable of until we are faced with tragedy.I hope you will find the inspiration and encouragement offered through Jon Kinsler's story as a reminder that this life is worth fighting for! Sometimes, you just have to be willing to give it everything you've got!Kevin's Ultimate Spring Challenge!SIGN-UP ASAP! IT'S FREE!CLICK to Request to JOIN the Challenge's private FB Group where it is all going down!Challenge begins March 20th! Don't delay!TODAY'S AWESOME GUESTJONATHAN "JON" KINSLERWatch Jon Kinsler's StoryFollow on Instagram @jonathanmichael87LINKS FOR THE PODCASTGrit, Grace, & InspirationHosted By Kevin LoweWEBSITE: www.GritGraceInspiration.comPINTEREST: @GritGraceInspirationINSTAGRAM: @GritGraceInspirationFACEBOOK: @GritGraceInspirationCOACHING SERVICES: Work with KevinGuided by Faith. Inspired by life itself.Podcast artwork © 2022 Kristen Girard of Radiance and Grit and Used with Permission by Lowe Down Media LLC

On this episode we talk with Dr. Brian Higdon about the patient's experience in treatment after a spinal cord injury and how his new outpatient SCI clinic is helping patients after leaving the hospital. Send us an email with your questions or comments: podcast@brooksrehab.org! Find us on social media @brooksrehab www.BrooksRehab.org -------------- Welcome to the Brooks Rehabilitation podcast where we talk to our rehabilitation professionals to shed light on the stellar programs and services we offer to help our patients reach their highest levels of recovery.

In this episode, ADJUSTED welcomes Josh Schuette Director of National Workers Compensation Sales and Account Management at Brooks Rehabilitation. Josh discusses FCEs and balance tests and what role they play in recovery. Season 4 is brought to you by Berkley Industrial Comp. This episode is hosted by Greg Hamlin and guest co-host Mike Gilmartin, Area Vice President, Sales & Distribution, for Key Risk. Comments and Feedback? Let us know at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F5GCHWHVisit the Berkley Industrial Comp blog for more!Got questions? Send them to marketing@berkindcomp.comFor music inquiries, contact Cameron Runyan at camrunyan9@gmail.com

By Adam Turteltaub Most every compliance team would like the helpline to ring more, and Brooks Rehabilitation was no different, explains Compliance Operations Manager Christine Davenport (LinkedIn). To increase call volume they adopted a snappy slogan – “Better call compliance” – and put together a full marketing campaign to support it. The efforts paid off big, doubling the number of calls over four years. It wasn't the slogan alone that helped. Central to their success was the combination of good internal marketing along with a serious behind the scenes effort to ensure that calls were acted on. The team captured data on which line of business the call came from, type of issue and what response was provided. The data was kept on a shared drive to streamline the process and make it simple to spot a repeated question. This both saved work and decreased the time of response. Common areas of employee concerns included HIPAA and receiving gifts from patients. When responding to calls, the compliance team, wherever possible, included information about the underlying regulatory requirement. This helped provide employees with context and enabled them to better educate themselves. The compliance team also looked beyond the questions and treated the calls as a way to start a conversation and reassure employees that calling didn't automatically get them or someone else in trouble. Listen in to learn more about their efforts and get some ideas about how to convince your workforce it better call compliance.

For many diagnosis, therapies are required. Parent's may not know where to turn or what to ask for when their has special needs. Brooks Rehabilitation has been serving the Northeast Florida region for 50 years and specializes in therapies not only for the differently abled population, but also any individual experiencing trauma and in need of rehab. I discuss the variety of therapeutic offerings and programs hosted by Brooks Rehabilitation with Megan Hyman, Pediatric Community Program Manager at Brooks Rehabilitation. We also dive into the extracurricular opportunities and adult programs available, and how Brooks can be of service to your family, regardless of the therapy need. Megan Hyman is a pediatric occupational therapist with 20 years' experience working in early intervention, outpatient, school-based, and community environments. After working with patients and families in skilled therapy, Megan discovered her passion for programmatic development. She saw the opportunity to bridge therapeutic services with community integration on a larger scale. She started the Pediatric Recreation Program in 2016, igniting her love for community collaboration, advocacy, and FUN! Junior Wheelchair basketball started in 2018 as a recreational sport, with 8 players. In 2019, the Brooks BullSharks registered with the NWBA in the Junior Prep division. In 2022, many of those original athletes competed in the Junior Varsity division, winning the National Wheelchair Basketball Varsity Invitational Championship. PediatricRecreation@brooksrehab.org https://brooksrehab.org/services/pediatric-recreation/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/brookspediatricrecreation https://www.facebook.com/BrooksBullSharks Find more Nada: Website: https://mamaknowsnada.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mama.knows.nada/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamaknowsnada/ Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences. Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

On this episode we talk with Ken Rudd about what Brooks Rehabilitation's Helen's House offers patients and families in our system of care. Send us an email with your questions or comments: podcast@brooksrehab.org! Find us on social media @brooksrehab www.BrooksRehab.org Welcome to the Brooks Rehabilitation podcast where we talk to our rehabilitation professionals to shed light on the stellar programs and services we offer to help our patients reach their highest levels of recovery.

Meteor Nutrition arose after lifelong athlete, Kelsey Pontius RD, LDN wished to pursue her passion for the impact of nutrition on the human body in motion. Kelsey grew up playing competitive soccer, and eventually ended her career as a D1 soccer player to transform into a distance runner who has since qualified for the 2020 and 2024 US Marathon Olympic Trials. Through several instances of her athletic background, she felt the ebbs and flows with nutrition on performance. She knew she was destined to help other athletes benefit from the implementation of optimal nutrition. Aside from working with ambitious athletes with a specialist in sports dietetics, Kelsey has worked in the clinical arena with a multitude of different medical complexities through her experiences in working in acute care and one the country's largest spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation centers, Brooks Rehabilitation. She currently is a consulting dietitian with four division 1 NCAA programs and works 1:1 with athletes in a private practice setting. Her current interests in the field include preparing for endurance racing, optimizing gut health, nutrition to support injury healing, and accomplishing hormonal balance through proper nutrition. In this episode, we discuss the importance of diet in injury healing. Whether you're dealing with a bone stress injury or chronic tendon injury, we'll discuss how to approach your nutrition strategy to help optimize your road back to recovery. We'll take a look at some commonly asked questions starting with what labs may be important in your initial injury assessment followed by a discussion of what foods promote and reduce inflammation, the role of protein in recovery, and what the evidence shows regarding things like collagen supplementation. We hope you can take away some helpful tips with today's discussion on Kelsey's evidence-based approach to nutrition strategies for overcoming injury. You'll want to fuel up for this one as we get ready to run with registered dietitian and 2x Olympic marathon trials qualifier - Kelsey Pontius! What we talked about: 3:50- Introduction to Kelsey 5:10- Importance of diet in injury healing 14:45- Role of protein for injury recovery 18:05- Approach to carbs and fats 22:20- The difference between a registered dietitian and a sports nutrition specialist 24:45- What an initial assessment looks like with a dietitian 29:15- Lab work to focus on as a runner and post injury 38:25- Timeline for improvements in biomarkers 41:05- Knowing when someone is ready to train based on biomarkers 44:15- Collagen and its role in tissue repair and tendon loading 51:10- What to look for to know a supplement is certified 53:35- Intra long run fueling 1:04:30- Key takeaways about optimizing nutrition as an athlete recovering from injury Show notes: www.meteornutrition.com Instagram: @sportsdietitiankelsey

On this episode we talk with Jessica Cummings, VP of Community Engagement about what Brooks Rehabilitation being a nonprofit means and how it benefits our patients and community. To find out more about the Brooks Health Foundation head over to https://brooksrehab.org/donate/ Send us an email with your questions or comments: podcast@brooksrehab.org! Find us on social media @brooksrehab www.BrooksRehab.org Welcome to the Brooks Rehabilitation podcast where we talk to our rehabilitation professionals to shed light on the stellar programs and services we offer to help our patients reach their highest levels of recovery.

On this episode we talk with Robert Rowe, PT, DPT, DMT, MHS, FAAOMPT and Trent Harrison, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT about the Brooks Institute of Higher Learning. To find out more about the Brooks IHL head over to www.BrooksIHL.org. Send us an email with your questions or comments: podcast@brooksrehab.org! Find us on social media @brooksrehab www.BrooksRehab.org Welcome to the Brooks Rehabilitation podcast where we talk to our rehabilitation professionals to shed light on the stellar programs and services we offer to help our patients reach their highest levels of recovery.

On this episode we talk all about rehabilitation nursing! We are joined by our SVP of Nursing, Joanne Hoertz as well as physicians, therapists and nurses to help paint the picture on how Brooks Rehabilitation approaches patient care through nursing. Hear from more of our nurses sharing their experiences working at Brooks here: https://youtu.be/B5XWHbEkUB0 Send us an email with your questions or comments: podcast@brooksrehab.org! Find us on social media @brooksrehab www.BrooksRehab.org Welcome to the Brooks Rehabilitation podcast where we talk to our rehabilitation professionals to shed light on the stellar programs and services we offer to help our patients reach their highest levels of recovery.

This episode is with Fred Baldwin, BROOKS Rehab in Jacksonville, FL.   Fred is an experienced  athletic trainer and physical therapist who provides rehabilitative services with BROOKS Rehabilitation and the Jacksonville Jaguars.  He also serves as an adjunct professor in the UNF Masters of Athletic Training Program.  He discusses many aspects of an ACL injury, from surgery, prevention, overcoming obstacles in rehab, motivation, grafts, sport specialization, and more. Join us for this enlightening and informative discussion profitable for the athletic trainer, physical therapist, athlete or parent.ACL Prevention Programs recommended by Fred FIFA 11+ website: https://www.yrsa.ca/fifa-11.html 

On this episode we talk with Megan Hyman, MS, OT/L, Pediatric Community Programs Manager.  If you are interested in the programs Megan mentions in the episode, please send an email to: PediatricRecreation@BrooksRehab.org SchoolReentry@BrooksRehab.org ThinkFirst@BrooksRehab.org Send us an email with your questions or comments: podcast@brooksrehab.org! Find us on social media @brooksrehab www.BrooksRehab.org Welcome to the Brooks Rehabilitation podcast where we talk to our rehabilitation professionals to shed light on the stellar programs and services we offer to help our patients reach their highest levels of recovery.

OVERVIEW: Jason A. Duprat, Entrepreneur, Healthcare Practitioner, and Host of the Healthcare Entrepreneur Academy podcast speaks with Rachel Groves and Ray Forsythe, Co-Founders of the Young Empowered Stroke Survivors (YESS) Foundation. They walk us through their experiences as stroke survivors and the challenges they overcame during their recovery. They also share how their foundation assists young stroke survivors and how best to support the foundation.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Rachel is a nurse practitioner. She was 32 years old and married with two young children when she suffered from a bilateral vestibular stroke that made her temporarily lose her ability to see, talk, and walk. Rachel still gets stroke symptoms occasionally, but she and her family have learned to live with her “quirks.” However, she no longer can work full-time due to cognitive fatigue which affects her ability to think, process, and speak.  According to the American Heart Association, between 2000 and 2010, the number of people aged 25 to 44 who were hospitalized with stroke increased nearly 43%. Those numbers have gone up since COVID. According to a national survey, three out of four adults would delay seeking medical care after experiencing warning symptoms or a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Ray was 41, married with 6 children, at the top of his career in the automotive luxury industry, and in peak health when he had a hemorrhagic stroke located in the central brain stem. It temporarily affected his ability to speak, see, and function. He wasn't expected to live and if he did, he wouldn't be able to walk or speak. He pushed himself during his inpatient rehab at Brooks Rehabilitation. The true challenge came when he was discharged because he had no one to talk and he felt lost.   He first met Rachel at a stroke awareness event in 2019. They founded the YESS Foundation out of sheer frustration as they discovered a lack of support for young stroke survivors.   They want to step out, pay it forward, and make a difference. They believe you choose to become a victim or a victor. It takes grit, persistence, and dedication. Within the foundation, both Rachel and Ray run support groups. Aside from financial or medical support, stroke survivors want people to listen to them and understand what they are going through. Ray and Rachel have relied on friends and family for financial support, and they have also invested their own money into the foundation. There were several fundraising events planned but then COVID happened. Currently, they're receiving funding from private donors.  You can donate to the YESS Foundation through the website or Amazon Smile. See the Resources section for the website link.  They are planning a kickstart event with the Seattle Seahawks, where Ray's son plays football.  They're also working on a Buddy Support program with UCF where speech therapy and physical therapy students accompany families on outings to help with patient care so family members can relax.  The YESS Foundation is looking for volunteers to deliver meals, bring stroke survivors to appointments, and provide “buddy support.” 3 KEY POINTS: The YESS Foundation is a grassroots nonprofit that promotes stroke awareness in young people and helps support young stroke survivors on their recovery journey. Running a nonprofit and raising money to keep it going is tough. It's just like running a business but profits are distributed across the nonprofit to fund its services. The YESS Foundation is accepting financial aid and volunteers so the foundation can provide a variety of services to help not only stroke survivors but also their families. TWEETABLE QUOTES: “It doesn't matter how big or small - whether it's a donation or time - it's all helpful and it's positively impacting families.” - Rachel Groves “It's not tangible items these stroke survivors want. They want somebody to understand what they're going through” - Ray Forsythe RESOURCES: YESS Foundation website: https://yessfoundation.org/ #HealthcareEntrepreneurAcademy #healthcare #HealthcareBoss #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #podcast #youngstrokesurvivor #strokeawareness  #strokerecovery #strokeriskfactors #ucfalumni

Dr. Sarah Lahey, Clinical Psychologist, Director of Psychological services at Brooks Rehabilitation and a concussion consultant to the National Football League discusses her role and the importance of proper concussion management following injury.Dr. Lahey is a leading authority in research and rehabilitation following concussion. She holds leadership positions in several national organizations and is published in the area of pediatric rehabilitation following brain trauma.  She is the principal investigator on a study of predictors of outcomes and service utilization following Traumatic Brain Injury and concussion.

Delivering quality musculoskeletal rehabilitation practice is a balancing act of art and science. Dr Jason Beneciuk, physical therapist and clinical research scientist at Brooks Rehabilitation and University of Florida, understands the challenges—and he's here to offer practical solutions. Find the article "What does best practice care for musculoskeletal pain look like?" (Lin et al 2020) here: https://bit.ly/3kMtFxM

On this episode we talk with Cassandra List, MD, FAAPMR. She is our Medical Director of Stroke Rehabilitation at the Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital, University Campus. We talk with Dr. List about spasticity, using the Cyberdyne HAL for stroke patients and her experience as the lead physician for our COVID-19 unit. Send us an email with your questions or comments: podcast@brooksrehab.org! Find us on social media @brooksrehab www.BrooksRehab.org Welcome to the Brooks Rehabilitation podcast where we talk to our rehabilitation professionals to shed light on the stellar programs and services we offer to help our patients reach their highest levels of recovery.

We were joined by two of our Music Therapists, Danielle Porter and AJ Denne to discuss the major impact music therapy has on our patients.  Send us an email with your questions or comments: podcast@brooksrehab.org! Find us on social media @brooksrehab BrooksRehab.org --- Welcome to the Brooks Rehabilitation podcast where we talk to our rehabilitation professionals to shed light on the stellar programs and services we offer to help our patients reach their highest levels of recovery.

We were joined by our System Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Trevor Paris, FAAPMR, to discuss his perspective on rehabilitation and how our system uniquely offers therapy services unlike any other in the country. Send us an email with your questions or comments: podcast@brooksrehab.org! Find us on social media @brooksrehab BrooksRehab.org --- Welcome to the Brooks Rehabilitation podcast where we talk to our rehabilitation professionals to shed light on the stellar programs and services we offer to help our patients reach their highest levels of recovery.

Hosts Dr. Monika Stefanowicz & Dr. Sammy Steele welcome us to The Conscious Clinician Podcast! Sammy introduces us to the origin story of the podcast when the pair worked closely together as mentee/mentor. Their vision for the podcast is “to help pelvic floor physical therapists create an enjoyable and sustainable practice through the lens of exploring relationships with patients/clients.”  Monika shares, “we think that relationships are at the very heart of healing.” However, most pelvic health therapists receive minimal training on the interpersonal aspects of patient care. These soft skills are essential in pelvic health, given the intimacy and complexity of the issues people present with. They hope to shed light on burnout, resilience, and a paradigm shift that encompasses psychologically informed care.  Next, each host highlights the experiences which led to this change in perspective.  Dr. Sammy Steele, DPT is a pelvic health physical therapist practicing in an outpatient clinic in Davis, CA. She graduated from UC San Francisco and San Francisco state in 2019 with her DPT. She describes feeling burned out and emotionally exhausted with pelvic health during her first year of clinical practice. At the time, she had 1:1 mentoring with Dr. Monika for a trimester as part of the Agile Women's Health Physical Therapy program. Sammy opened up about her experiences and the two embarked on an exploration of relationships between provider/patient. They focused on professional boundaries, processing emotions, examining biases, and challenging assumptions. These tools helped Sammy embrace a new paradigm of patient care and become more resilient in her work. She's excited that “this podcast is addressing a missing link in what we do, and hopefully providing a space that's sacred for people to explore these topics.” Dr. Monika Stefanowicz, DPT, WCS is a pelvic health physical therapist practicing exclusively telehealth out of Austin, TX. She graduated from Springfield College in 2013 with her Bachelor's and again in 2015 with her DPT. She describes similar feelings of burnout during her residency at Brooks Rehabilitation in 2016/2017. “I didn't realize reliving people's trauma with them was affecting my well being because I thought it was the stress of residency.” This connection dawned on her while working with a personal relationship coach. As she studied codependency and healthy relationships, she began changing the way she practiced. Mentoring Sammy accelerated these changes “10X” as she was able to observe the relationships between PT and patient.  Both of them felt compelled to create a sacred space for pelvic health providers to start and explore the interpersonal and spiritual aspects of care. And so The Conscious Clinician Podcast was born! At the same time, they are clear on the scope of this podcast: “We are not trying to become psychologists. We want to bring psychology into pelvic health because the mind, body, [spirit] connection is so strong.”  They end with a lighthearted lightning round of questions for each other. Tune in to find out their favorite drinks, books, alternate career options, and definitions of a Conscious Clinician. Highlights from our conversation in Episode 1: Welcome Conscious Clinicians! 0:00 - Podcast Intro  0:33 - Welcome & The Conscious Clinician backstory 1:50 - Their vision for the podcast  3:57 - Dr. Sammy's background story 7:16 - Dr. Monika's background story  11:40 - Podcast values and professional boundaries 14:10 - Sammy's lightning round of Q&A  16:38 - Monika's lightning round of Q&A Thank you for listening to this episode of The Conscious Clinician. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review for the podcast to grow our community.  Resources from Episode 1: Welcome Conscious Clinicians! Follow The Conscious Clinician on Instagram  Follow The Conscious Clinician on Facebook  Follow Dr. Sammy Steele on Instagram & LinkedIn Follow Dr. Monika Stefanowicz on Instagram & LinkedIn

We were joined by Joanne Hoertz, SVP of Nursing, and Kathy Barbour, APR, Fellow PRSA, VP of Marketing & Communications, to discuss Brooks' response to COVID-19 throughout the year and how we innovated and persevered to keep our patients and employees safe. Send us an email with your questions or comments: podcast@brooksrehab.org! Find us on social media @brooksrehab BrooksRehab.org --- Welcome to the Brooks Rehabilitation podcast where we talk to our rehabilitation professionals to shed light on the stellar programs and services we offer to help our patients reach their highest levels of recovery.

We were joined by Dr. Raine Osborne and Dr. Jason Beneciuk to discuss Clinical Research's role at Brooks, in the field of rehabilitation as a whole and the importance research in improving patient outcomes. Send us an email with your questions or comments: podcast@brooksrehab.org! Find us on social media @brooksrehab BrooksRehab.org --- Welcome to the Brooks Rehabilitation podcast where we talk to our rehabilitation professionals to shed light on the stellar programs and services we offer to help our patients reach their highest levels of recovery.

Ever thought about how or why we breathe? Or what happens when something interrupts the natural, automatic process? In this episode we had the opportunity to sit down with Tommy Sutor, MS, PhD, CSCS is currently a post-doctoral fellow in the lab of Dr. Joshua Yarrow studying spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Tommy's first experience working with people with spinal cord injuries was as a trainer and Program Director at Push to Walk in New Jersey. After this, he obtained a PhD from the University of Florida. His dissertation involved investigating how breathing and walking interact after spinal cord injury, and the use of acute intermittent hypoxia to improve breathing and sitting function in people with spinal cord injury at Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville, Florida. His career aspirations include conducting studies examining the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of combining emerging neuromodulation techniques with activity-based training, and to work collaboratively with people studying neural regeneration to ultimately help cure spinal cord injury. Some of the topics we cover are: What muscles do we use of inspiration? What are the mechanics – what moves when? What muscles do we use for expiration? Coughing? What are the mechanics – what moves when? What controls breathing? Many of us have heard C3,4,5 keeps the diaphragm alive but are there other areas of importance? How does it all tie together? Why is breathing impaired following a spinal cord injury? What is respiratory strength training? Have there been studies done on respiratory strength training and complete injuries? If so what were the findings? What are the benefits of Respiratory Strength Training? Is there an ideal/ optimal dose for RST to see improvement? Are there Respiratory Strength Training devices available? What's the difference between a threshold device and a resistive device? If you are interested in more about Tommy and his research please reach out to us or have a listen to a recent webinar he helped deliver about the importance of respiratory strength training for people with spinal cord injury, which can be viewed here: https://www.pnmedical.com/breather-university/respiratorystrengthtraining-spinalcordinjury/ If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes use the anonymous form at https://www.reyu.ca/podcast. Disclaimer The field of neurorecovery is constantly changing and evolving and as such we do our best to present accurate information and stay current. We are simply providing our views and opinions on the topics presented and what we have found to be beneficial that will be as evidenced based as possible. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or your children. Consult your doctor/ therapist for any medical issues that you or they may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Benveet Gill, Nancy Morrow, ReYu Paralysis Recovery Centre Inc, Rambling with ReYu, or any guests or contributors to the podcast, as well as any employees, associates, or affiliates of any of the above, be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast. ADDITIONAL LEGAL DISCLAIMER This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.

Thank you to Brooks neuropsychologists Dr. Sarah Lahey & Dr. Russell Addeo for being on! They provided some great tips for all of us including teachers and parents. We also hear about the Brooks4Brooks program, a great resource for Brooks employees to get professional advice during the pandemic. Send us an email with your questions or comments: podcast@brooksrehab.org! Find us on social media @brooksrehab Or visit our website at https://www.brooksrehab.org. --- Welcome to the Brooks Rehabilitation podcast where we talk to our rehabilitation professionals to shed light on the stellar programs and services we offer to help our patients reach their highest levels of recovery.

We were joined by Kerry Maher, MD, Vice President Of PM&R Consulting And Physician Relations and Parag Shah, MD, Medical Director, Stroke Program to discuss what a PM&R physician is, the level of education needed and what role they play in the acute care setting. Send us an email with your questions or comments: podcast@brooksrehab.org! Find us on social media @brooksrehab Or visit our website at https://www.brooksrehab.org. --- Welcome to the Brooks Rehabilitation podcast where we talk to our rehabilitation professionals to shed light on the stellar programs and services we offer to help our patients reach their highest levels of recovery.

Happy Low Vision Awareness Month! This week's episode focuses on our Low Vision Rehab team! Brooks has been serving patients with Low Vision needs since 2013 thanks to the expertise of Dr. Katelyn Jordan, Optometrist and Sarah LaRosa, Occupational Therapist. Send us an email with your questions or comments: podcast@brooksrehab.org! Find us on social media @brooksrehab Or visit our website at https://www.brooksrehab.org. --- Welcome to the Brooks Rehabilitation podcast where we talk to our rehabilitation professionals to shed light on the stellar programs and services we offer to help our patients reach their highest levels of recovery.

Learn about Brooks Outpatient Rehabilitation from Victor Derienzo, VP of Outpatient and Sara Cristello, PT and Outpatient Services Supervisor. Send us an email with your questions or comments: podcast@brooksrehab.org! Find us on social media @brooksrehab Or visit our website at https://www.brooksrehab.org. --- Welcome to the Brooks Rehabilitation podcast where we talk to our rehabilitation professionals to shed light on the stellar programs and services we offer to help our patients reach their highest levels of recovery.

We had a GREAT conversation with Sara Falk, the Brooks employee Wellness Coordinator where we talked about our wellness program while going off on tangents about diet culture, body image and what we can do to set attainable goals for ourselves. Send us an email with your questions or comments: podcast@brooksrehab.org! Find us on social media @brooksrehab Or visit our website at https://www.brooksrehab.org. --- Welcome to the Brooks Rehabilitation podcast where we talk to our rehabilitation professionals to shed light on the stellar programs and services we offer to help our patients reach their highest levels of recovery.

This episode focuses on the two lead physical therapists in the Brooks Cybernic Treatment Center, Meghan Kettles and Jessica Dunn, who use the HAL (hybrid-assistive limb) robot with our patients. This technology is the cutting edge of rehabilitation and we're proud to offer it in Jacksonville, FL. We also talked about their journey with the program and their training trip to Japan! Be sure to listen for what's coming in 2020 for the Brooks Cybernic Treatment Center! Send us an email with your questions or comments: podcast@brooksrehab.org! Find us on social media @brooksrehab Or visit our website at https://www.brooksrehab.org. --- Welcome to the Brooks Rehabilitation podcast where we talk to our rehabilitation professionals to shed light on the stellar programs and services we offer to help our patients reach their highest levels of recovery.

Our Concussion Program treats concussions in people of all ages, resulting from all causes including head injuries due to motor vehicle accidents, falls and recreational or sports injuries. Many of our patients are referred to the program from emergency rooms or doctor’s offices, as well as high schools and colleges. Send us an email with your questions or comments: podcast@brooksrehab.org! Find us on social media @brooksrehab Or visit our website at https://www.brooksrehab.org. --- Welcome to the Brooks Rehabilitation podcast where we talk to our rehabilitation professionals to shed light on the stellar programs and services we offer to help our patients reach their highest levels of recovery.

Brooks Crowdsourcing has been a huge success to our organization. It has established programs and services throughout our system that have helped us help more patients and meet them directly at their needs. Send us an email with your questions or comments: podcast@brooksrehab.org! Find us on social media @brooksrehab Or visit our website at https://www.brooksrehab.org. --- Welcome to the Brooks Rehabilitation podcast where we talk to our rehabilitation professionals to shed light on the stellar programs and services we offer to help our patients reach their highest levels of recovery.

On this episode, we sit down with Alice Krauss to discuss her career as an occupational therapist and how the Brooks Adaptive Sports & Recreation Program started. Send us an email with your questions or comments: podcast@brooksrehab.org! Find us on social media @brooksrehab Or visit our website at https://www.brooksrehab.org. --- Welcome to the Brooks Rehabilitation podcast where we talk to our rehabilitation professionals to shed light on the stellar programs and services we offer to help our patients reach their highest levels of recovery.

On this episode we sit down with Jodi Morgan to discuss her career as a Speech-Language Pathologist and how the Brooks Rehabilitation Aphasia Center started. If you would like to send us an email with your questions or comments send them to podcast@brooksrehab.org! Find us on social media @brooksrehab Or visit our website at https://www.brooksrehab.org. --- Welcome to the Brooks Rehabilitation podcast where we talk to our rehabilitation professionals to shed light on the stellar programs and services we offer to help our patients reach their highest levels of recovery.

Welcome to the Brooks Rehabilitation podcast where we talk to our rehabilitation professionals to shed light on the stellar programs and services we offer to help our patients reach their highest levels of recovery. Hosts: Tracy Davis & Michele Orallo If you would like to send us an email with your questions or comments send them to podcast@brooksrehab.org! Find us on social media @brooksrehab Or visit our website at https://www.brooksrehab.org.

We talked with Bob Rowe who is the Executive Director of Brooks IHL at Brooks Rehabilitation located in Jacksonville, FL. In addition to developing and managing the current and future residency/fellowship programs within Brooks Rehabilitation, he assists in coordinating and promoting professional development opportunities for the Brooks clinical staff. Jamie Dyson has been an APTA member since 1988 and an FPTA member since 1992 when he moved to Florida from Boston. He received his BS in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University and his T-DPT from A.T. Still University. He has worked at Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) since moving to Florida in the level 1 trauma center. He was a rehabilitationsupervisor for 20 over the orthopedic, trauma and cardiac centers with a specialty in intensive care and burns and has recently taken the position of rehabilitation educator. Joe Donnelly is a Clinical Professor and Director of Post-professional Education at Mercer University Department of Physical Therapy. He is an advocate for his patients and has served the profession for 35 years.  He was recently recognized as a GA Healthcare Hero by the Atlanta Business Chronicle for his role in elevating the level of practice of physical therapy in the state and adding over 40 board-certified specialists in orthopedic, neurologic and Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy. He is a strong influencer and catalyst for change at the grassroots level for the profession.

We talked with Bob Rowe who is the Executive Director of Brooks IHL at Brooks Rehabilitation located in Jacksonville, FL. In addition to developing and managing the current and future residency/fellowship programs within Brooks Rehabilitation, he assists in coordinating and promoting professional development opportunities for the Brooks clinical staff. Jamie Dyson has been an APTA member since 1988 and an FPTA member since 1992 when he moved to Florida from Boston. He received his BS in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University and his T-DPT from A.T. Still University. He has worked at Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) since moving to Florida in the level 1 trauma center. He was a rehabilitationsupervisor for 20 over the orthopedic, trauma and cardiac centers with a specialty in intensive care and burns and has recently taken the position of rehabilitation educator. Joe Donnelly is a Clinical Professor and Director of Post-professional Education at Mercer University Department of Physical Therapy. He is an advocate for his patients and has served the profession for 35 years.  He was recently recognized as a GA Healthcare Hero by the Atlanta Business Chronicle for his role in elevating the level of practice of physical therapy in the state and adding over 40 board-certified specialists in orthopedic, neurologic and Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy. He is a strong influencer and catalyst for change at the grassroots level for the profession.

We talked to Raine & Bill while at the Brooks IHL Scholarly Symposium in Jacksonville Florida. Raine is the Director of Research at Brooks Rehabilitation and Adjunct Faculty at the University of North Florida. He is also on faculty in the Brooks IHL Residency and Fellowship Program. He works to integrate clinical research and clinical practice, and doing what he can to help develop the next generation of clinical leaders. Bill is the Program Director for the DPT program at the University of Florida.   And serves the APTA as chair of the HoD Reference Committee for the 2020 HoD.

We talked to Raine & Bill while at the Brooks IHL Scholarly Symposium in Jacksonville Florida. Raine is the Director of Research at Brooks Rehabilitation and Adjunct Faculty at the University of North Florida. He is also on faculty in the Brooks IHL Residency and Fellowship Program. He works to integrate clinical research and clinical practice, and doing what he can to help develop the next generation of clinical leaders. Bill is the Program Director for the DPT program at the University of Florida.   And serves the APTA as chair of the HoD Reference Committee for the 2020 HoD.

Dr. Sara Cristello of Brooks Rehabilitation is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer about a presentation given at the 2018 AAOMPT Conference. The title of the presentation was, “Is the identification and treatment of pelvic conditions the missing link in your Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy practice?”

Dr. Sara Cristello of Brooks Rehabilitation is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer about a presentation given at the 2018 AAOMPT Conference. The title of the presentation was, “Is the identification and treatment of pelvic conditions the missing link in your Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy practice?”

Dr. Sara Cristello (sara.cristello@brooksrehab.org, ResearchGate) of Brooks Rehabilitation is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer about a presentation given at the 2018 AAOMPT Conference. The title of the presentation was, “Is the identification and treatment of pelvic conditions the missing link in your Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy practice?” This episode contains information that should be interesting for musculoskeletal providers interested the association between specialized orthopaedic physical therapy practice and both the pelvic floor and women’s health. Find out more about the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists at the following links:Academy website: www.aaompt.orgTwitter: @AAOMPTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaompt/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialaaompt/?hl=enPodcast e-mail: aaomptpodcast@gmail.comPodcast website: https://aaomptpodcast.simplecast.fm

Here in the Pacific Northwest, we have some of the most amazing scenery and outdoor options in the country. So why do all your rehab in a clinic? Today's guest is Physical Therapist, Dr. Carol-Ann Nelson, the Founder and Executive Director of Destination Rehab in Bend Oregon. For those not familiar with the geography here, Bend is in the middle of Oregon, about a 6-hour drive South East of Seattle. It's surrounded by mountains, volcanoes, forests, a river and wildlife. It's an absolutely gorgeous city and region that I'd encourage anyone to visit. Destination Rehab combine PT with outdoor activities, taking advantage of all Central Oregon has to offer. They have year round program for folks in the area, and they offer week long Rehab Vacations for folks with neuro conditions who want to travel to the area. Participants include stroke survivors plus folks with MS, Parkinson's, TBI, Spinal Cord Injury, and other conditions. Bio Carol-Ann's love for the outdoors began during her years growing up in Oregon. She has enjoyed backpacking, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, hiking and running in mountains and rivers across the country. While in graduate school, she realized her passion to utilize physical therapy to help people with disabilities and chronic conditions engage in the outdoors and in their local community. In 2016 she founded Destination Rehab, a nonprofit organization that takes physical therapy principles out of the clinic walls and into the outdoors. Their focus is to build confidence, independence and improve quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities and chronic conditions.  Carol-Ann received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Duke University and practiced in the Neuro Recovery Center at Brooks Rehabilitation before returning to her home state of Oregon in 2015. She specializes in treating patients with a variety of complex neurologic conditions including Stroke, Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Parkinson's and Multiple Sclerosis. Carol-Ann serves as Vice President of the Oregon Physical Therapy Association, and is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association's Neurologic Section. Carol-Ann and her husband have four year old twins, a six month old baby girl, and an energetic border collie. Carol-Ann is passionate about helping others dream big and gain the confidence they need to enjoy being active and outdoors. Hack of the Week Make your lamps into touch lamps. It can be tough to fiddle with switches and knobs with limited mobility. Fortunately, you can get an adapter to make them touch lamps. Here's an example: https://www.amazon.com/Westek-3-Level-Touch-Plug-Dimmer/dp/B01APRDK5O/ Now you can even use your affected hand to turn the lights on and off. Put that limb to work! Links Destination Rehab http://destinationrehab.org Rehab Vacation http://destinationrehab.org/rehab-vacation Destination Rehab on Facebook http://facebook.com/destinationrehab Destination Rehab on Instagram http://instagram.com/destinationrehab Destination Rehab on Twitter https://twitter.com/realworldrehab Touch Sensor For Lamps https://www.amazon.com/Westek-3-Level-Touch-Plug-Dimmer/dp/B01APRDK5O/ Where do we go from here? If you'd like to learn more about taking a rehab vacation, check out the Destination Rehab links above. Help someone you know subscribe to Strokecast on their phone so they never miss an episode. Don't get best…get better.   Strokecast is the stroke podcast where a Gen X stroke survivor explores rehab, recovery, the frontiers of neuroscience and one-handed banana peeling by helping stroke survivors, caregivers, medical providers and stroke industry affiliates connect and share their stories.

Do you remember when you realized you were a caregiver?Did it seem like it happened “in an instant”?It can happen to us all – even celebrities, like my first guest on this podcast.Lee Woodruff is a writer, a contributing reporter for “CBS This Morning” and a contributing editor for Working Mother magazine. She also is the wife of Bob Woodruff, the journalist who succeeded Peter Jennings as the co-anchor of ABC World News Tonight in 2005.In January 2006, their lives changed “in an instant”, when Bob was critically injured by a roadside bomb while covering the war in Iraq.In an instant, Lee became caregiver for her husband with a traumatic brain injury.My second guest is Danielle Porter, a Music Therapist from Brooks Rehabilitation's Bartram Park campus. Danielle uses music to improve the quality of life for their residents. With her will be Danielle McGrath, Director of Marketing for Aging Services for the Bartram Campus. Together, they are helping their residents to find closer sense of community, so that they can achieve the highest level of recovery and participation in life.

Do you like to ride roller coasters?My husband likes them. He likes all the rides that spin and turn and go upside down.I think he is nuts.Besides, I am riding my own “roller coaster” – the caregiving roller coaster.You know what I mean. Caregiving has its own emotional ups and downs, and its own spins and turns – often sudden, like a roller coaster.My husband says that, to enjoy the roller coaster, you need be prepared for when the coaster turns and spins. That’s how it becomes fun.He’s right. We also must know how to be prepared for riding our caregiving roller coaster. That is how we can feel our reward.On this episode of Toula's Tips for Caregivers, my two special guests will guide you on how to prepare for riding the caregiving roller coaster.Danielle McGrath will be my guest host for this show. Danielle is a frequent guest on Toula’s Tips. She is the Director of Marketing for Aging Services for Brooks Rehabilitation. Danielle will be joined by Dr. Alaina Breitberg, a neuro-psychologist with Brooks Rehabilitation.Alaina and Danielle will talk about managing the difficult emotions and choices we face as caregivers. They will define “Compassion Fatigue”, explain the warning signs and give tips for overcoming the feelings of sadness and anger tat accompany caregiving.

Do you like to ride roller coasters?My husband likes them. He likes all the rides that spin and turn and go upside down.I think he is nuts.Besides, I am riding my own “roller coaster” – the caregiving roller coaster.You know what I mean. Caregiving has its own emotional ups and downs, and its own spins and turns – often sudden, like a roller coaster.My husband says that, to enjoy the roller coaster, you need be prepared for when the coaster turns and spins. That’s how it becomes fun.He’s right. We also must know how to be prepared for riding our caregiving roller coaster. That is how we can feel our reward.On this episode of Toula's Tips for Caregivers, my two special guests will guide you on how to prepare for riding the caregiving roller coaster.Danielle McGrath will be my guest host for this show. Danielle is a frequent guest on Toula’s Tips. She is the Director of Marketing for Aging Services for Brooks Rehabilitation. Danielle will be joined by Dr. Alaina Breitberg, a neuro-psychologist with Brooks Rehabilitation.Alaina and Danielle will talk about managing the difficult emotions and choices we face as caregivers. They will define “Compassion Fatigue”, explain the warning signs and give tips for overcoming the feelings of sadness and anger tat accompany caregiving.