Brain and Body Rehabilitation

Here is Mike’s interview with the Stroke Warrior Radio program and host, Ralph Cortese. They discuss neuroplasticity (timing, time-out, definition and application); errors; dosage; autonomy/therapeutic alliance…and more!  

In this episode, we “went there”. We learned about Brett’s approach to swim coaching, “Precision Coaching”, shaped to fit the learner or athlete. This approach translates well to sports (multiple), healthcare, business and family! https://www.instagram.com/hawkebr Instagram: @hawkebr Quote from Brett: “It’s not about making the person fit the system. It’s about understanding the person well […]

One complaint that I’ve consistently elevated to companies in the “exergaming sandbox” is that they need to stop pretending that they’re dual tasking when in fact using the body as the joystick or the response device is truly only a think-and-move activity. It is not dual tasking. Only when the body is participating in a […]

Alex Bendersky is a fascinating person with a diverse background, a unique capacity to hold multiple (diverse) thoughts…and a bright future. Listen-in to his aspirations for healthcare and some practical strategies that can, “get us there”.

Dr. Michelle Lusardi is a fascinating individual – no matter how much she would disagree. She is a prolific volunteer, innovator, collaborator, clinician, educator and connector. In this episode, Michelle helps us to see the marriage of Evidence Based Practice with person-first values; the importance of volunteering and developing as a professional with a growth-mindset, […]

In this episode, I am joined by Jojo McDuffie. Where to start? College athlete, coach, econ major, family man, community leader, business professional, humanitarian and educator. Jojo’s interview can touch us all in the topics of service, community, lifelong education, specifics on Parkinson’s Disease and the intersection of health care with wellness. Listen-in, lean-in, and […]

Neuroplasticity is not “one” process. “It” does not just mean making a new connection, but rather neuroplasticity describes all of the processes involved in remodeling the brain as a function of experience. All learning requires neuroplasticity. The three main types of memories that can be formed from learning include facts (semantic memory), events (episodic memory), […]

Dr. Patti Matsuda is a person that we could all aspire to be more like. As we all struggle with a healthy amount of imposter syndrome, Patti reminds us that it is okay to think of yourself as a small fish in a big pond…but to remember that WE ARE FISH! We must make connections, […]

Fitness-forward, Movement Science and debunking the myths of aging bring us to the need for an Annual Mobility Assessment? How did we get here? A tool of this nature requires years of research on assessments (methods, normative data and validation studies), years of research on balance, on fitness (strength, power, aerobic capacity), on aging…and on […]

Science DEPENDS on accountability, precision and reproducibility. Dr. Sandra Billinger, PT, PhD leverages these themes to ensure that she and her group at the University of Kansas Medical Center are advancing stroke rehabilitation. When the scientific methods are followed AND the measurement is precise AND the known-mechanisms are true – we all win. Thank you […]