The NOGGINS AND NEURONS Podcast

Feb 23 2025 89 ep. 58 mins 21
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Stroke and TBI Recovery Simplified

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Tackling Spasticity Part 1

Feb 23 2025 31 mins  
EPISODE TITLE: Tackling Spasticity Part 1 EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk about spasticity. We covered: Definition of spasticity and spastic paresis Underlying mechanisms of motor recovery and spasticity-they aren’t the same Keys to promoting recovery How to know if someone has spasticity Creating an

Seeing Clearly Again: Occupational Therapy’s Impact After Mild TBI-Part 2

Feb 11 2025 54 mins  
NogginsAndNeurons: The Website EPISODE TITLE: Seeing Clearly Again: Occupational Therapy’s Impact After Mild TBI-Part 2 EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk with returning guest, Suzanne Briggs about vision rehab for individuals who’ve experienced mild TBI. We covered a lot of ground in the second half of

Seeing Clearly Again: Occupational Therapy’s Impact After Mild TBI-Part 1

Feb 03 2025 46 mins  
EPISODE TITLE: Seeing Clearly Again: Occupational Therapy’s Impact After Mild TBI-Part 1 EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk with returning guest, Suzanne Briggs, OTD, OTR/L, Remedial Vision Certified, about vision rehab for individuals who’ve experienced mild TBI. We covered a lot of ground in this info

Stroke Survivor Rachel Groves

Nov 17 2024 72 mins  
EPISODE TITLE: Stroke Survivor Rachel Groves EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk with Rachel Groves about her experience of having a stroke as a young wife, mother and professional. Thank you for sharing your story, Rachel. We hope you enjoyed this episode of Noggins And Neurons. As always, we want to hear f

Supporting Care Partners with Julie Wall

Oct 22 2024 70 mins  
EPISODE TITLE: Supporting Care Partners with Julie Wall EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk with Julie Wall, occupational therapist about care partner support. We covered: The need for community and support for care partners The importance of care partner self-care for everyone’s health and well-being How

Sensory Recovery Following Stroke & Brain Injury

Oct 03 2024 89 mins  
NogginsAndNeurons: The Website EPISODE TITLE: Sensory Recovery Following Stroke & Brain Injury EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Deb talks with Alice Chen & Kelly Tan from D’Youville University about sensory recovery. We covered: Bodily sensations and impact of impaired sensation on the recovery process We touch

Secondary Stroke Prevention

Jul 21 2024 81 mins  
EPISODE TITLE: Secondary Stroke Prevention EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Deb talks with D’Youville University students, Giovanni Feliciano and Fatima Ijaz about preventing secondary stroke. People who have a stroke are at increased risk of having another stroke. In this conversation we: Discuss the difference between

All About Homonymous Hemianopsia

Jun 27 2024 66 mins  
NogginsAndNeurons: The Website EPISODE TITLE: All About Homonymous Hemianopsia EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Deb talks with Bridget Smith & Nabila Bhuiyan from D’Youville University about homonymous hemianopsia. We covered: What homonymous hemianopsia is & how it occurs Signs & symptoms experienced by a pe

The Brain: Part 2

Apr 13 2024 73 mins  
Like you, we are fascinated with the brain and can't stop talking about it! We hope you find the information in this episode helpful for understanding recovery. Enjoy! PETE’S blog and book, “Stronger After Stroke: Your Roadmap to Recovery” 3rd edition: Blog: blogspot.com Book: Stronger After Stroke, 3rd edition DORO’S OT PRACTICE – The Neuro Hub REQUEST TO BE A GUEST ON

Driving Rehab with Terri Cassidy

Mar 27 2024 73 mins  
NogginsAndNeurons: The Website EPISODE TITLE: Driving Rehab with Terri Cassidy EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk with Terri Cassidy, OTD, OTR/L, CDRS about driving after stroke. We covered a lot of ground in this interesting conversation. Highlights include: Terri’s journey into private practice Meeting