Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab
Episodes
Episode 38: The Benefits of Occupational Therapy for those with Parkinson's Disease
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Paige Boll, COTA/L, to talk about the latest research and evidence relating to Parkinson's Disease. Topics discus...
Episode 37: The Benefits of Speech Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer Diagnoses
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Speech-Language Pathologist, Chrissy Regan, M.A., CCC-SLP, to talk about the benefits of working with a Speech and Lan...
Episode 36: Life with a Spinal Cord Injury, Told By Danny Heumann
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Danny Heumann and TJ Hosa, PT, DPT. Danny shares his story of life before, during, and after having a spinal cord inju...
Episode 35: The Chronic Pain Mangement Program of Michigan
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. David Gordon, Dr. Jarhed Peña, Mary Learn more about The Recovery Project! View our website at www.therecoveryp...
Episode 34: Introduction to ARC-EX Therapy, Transcutaneous Electrical Spinal Cord Stimulation
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. TJ Hosa PT, DPT, and Mark Pedziwiatr MS, OTR/L, ATP, to discuss the ARC-EX by Onward Medical, the first system app...
Episode 33: Evidence-Based Treatment for the Upper Extremities following a Stroke
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Gabrielle Tremp, MS, OTRL, and Dr. Elizabeth Osantowski, PT, DPT, CSRS, to discuss the latest evidence and research to...
Episode 32: Sales and Marketing Strategies In Healthcare
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Marketing Representatives Lindsay Vos, CTRS, and Mike Knott, to talk about their approaches to marketing the services ...
Episode 31: Speech-Language Pathology in Outpatient Rehab: Why it is Important and What to Expect
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Polly Swingle is joined by three Speech-Language Pathologists from The Recovery Project. Julia Best, MA CCC-SLP, Katie Schreur, MA CCC-SLP, and R...
Episode 30: Power Over Parkinson's Program (POPP)
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Polly Swingle is joined by The Recovery Project's Shandra Hamilton, PT, DPT, Racquel Knesel, MA, CCC-SLP, Paige Boll, COTAL, and Chris Kenne...
Episode 29: The Meghan Malley Wellness Program
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. Kayla Diebold, PT, DPT, Heath Stilwell, NSCA Certified Personal Trainer, and Andy Kronk, participant in The Meghan...
Episode 28: Introduction to Vivistim-Paired Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Mark Pedziwiatr MS, OTR/L, ATP, to talk about Vivistim. Vivistim is a paired vagus nerve stimulation therapy that enha...
Episode 27: Introduction to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. Nick Mischel, MD, PhD, and Steve Watts, MOT, OTR/L, CSRS, CBIS, AIB-VR, to discuss Transcranial Magnetic Stimulati...
Episode 26: The Benefits Of Yoga And The Connection Of Breathe To Movement
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Brent Rieli, E-RYT-500 and Sheri Rieli, RYT-500, Co-Founders of the Plymouth Yoga Room to talk everything yoga and the...
Episode 25: Implementing Sensory Integration Techniques to Treat Adult Sensory Processing Disorders
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Alysha DeMay MS, OTRL, to talk about the sensory system, assessing sensory disorders, and implementing processing stra...
Episode 24: Sleep: The Hows and Whys of this Critical Component of Well-Being and Recovery
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host Polly Swingle welcomes Joe Currie to the podcast to talk about sleep. Joe shares a study on sleep he performed with a large company as well as ti...
Episode 23: Modern Management of the Older Adult
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Camden Iwasko, PTA, to discuss the latest research and evidence for the modern management of the older adult. Topics i...
Episode 22: Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation: The Latest Research and Evidence in Rehab
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. Madeline Wideman, PT, DPT, to discuss the latest research and evidence for the treatment of those with spinal cord...
Episode 21: TheraShield, LLC: Innovative Technology For Use In The Rehab World
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Alissa Remijan, OTD and founder of TheraShield, LLC and Co-Owner of The Recovery Project, Charlie Parkhill to discuss ...
Episode 20: L.I.F.E. Program for Functional Movement Disorders and the Latest Research On FMD
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. Meghan Malley, PT, DPT, Julianna Filice-Hanna, M.S., CCC-SLP, Alysha DeMay MS, OTRL, and Dr. Olivia Risko, PT, DPT...
Episode 19: The Science Behind High Intensity Gait Training
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. Meghan Malley, PT, DPT and Dr. Kayla Diebold, PT, DPT to talk about the APTA's Clinical Practice Guidelines f...
Episode 18: Introduction to Dry Needling
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you curious to learn more about all things dry needling? Then this episode is for you! Join host Polly Swingle and her special guest, Dr. TJ Hosa...
Episode 17: Benefits of Residential, Recreational and Community-Based Rehabilitation
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Polly talks with three experts on the benefits and impact of residential, recreational and community-based rehab: Dr. Nada Metti, DrO...
Episode 16: An Update on the Concentrated Stroke Rehab Program
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about the innovative, 2 week intensive stroke program at The Recovery Project known as the Concentrated Stroke Rehabilitation Program. Hos...
Episode 15: The Role of Heart Rate Variability in the Management of Anxiety
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Polly talks with Occupational Therapist, Eryn Donnellon all about heart rate variability and how it can serve as as therapeutic tool ...
Episode 14: The Role of Case Management in Multidisciplinary Care with guest Sonia Shah, Certified Case Manager.
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Case management is an invaluable component of comprehensive, multi-disciplinary care. In today's episode, Polly has the pleasure to discuss the e...
Episode 13: Living Life To The Fullest After Spinal Cord Injury with guests Laura Jackson and Billy Vickers
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is one you don't want to miss!Polly hosts a vulnerable and inspiring conversation with guests, Laura Jackson and Billy Vickers about...
Episode 12: The Latest Research In Parkinson's Disease Management with Dr. Meghan Malley, PT, DPT
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are living with Parkinson's disease or are a therapist treating individuals with PD, this episode is for you! The Recovery Project's...
Episode 11: Collaborative Approach to Orthotic Management with Nikki Warner, MPT, Seth Cochrill, CO and Tiffany Crowe
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in to learn more about a collaborative team approach to orthotic management for individuals with locomotion and mobility challenges. Our host,...
Episode 10: A New Approach to Stroke Rehab with Dr. Kayla Diebold, PT, DPT and Chris Plague, MS, OTRL
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Polly Swingle as she talks with Dr. Kayla Diebold, PT, DPT and Chris Plague, MS, OTR about the latest evidence in stroke rehab and the devel...
Episode 9: Functional Movement Disorders and the Importance of an Integrative Approach with Dr. Megan Reid, PT, DPT
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you familiar with the term "Functional Movement Disorder"?This is a complex condition that affects thousands of individuals and until re...
Episode 8: Introduction to Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation with Dr. Jessica Somerville, PT, DPT and Corinne DiPrima, OTR
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's podcast, host Polly Swingle speaks with pelvic health therapists, Dr. Jessica Somerville, PT, DPT and Corinne DiPrima, OTRL. Jessi...
Episode 7: The Role of Speech Language Pathology in the Neurological Rehab Setting with Andrea Bettis, MA, CCC-SLP CBIS
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All speech and language Pathology are not the same especially in a Neurological setting. Host Polly Swingle talks with Andrea Bettis, Speech and Langu...
Episode 6: FIFA-11+ Injury Prevention Program with Dr. Charlie Swingle
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Podcast Host Polly Swingle talks FIFA-11+ Program with Dr. Charlie Swingle. Dr. Swingle provides evidence how the FIFA-11+ program r...
Episode 5: Oncology Rehabilitation with Dr. Meghan Malley, PT, DPT & Emilee Bohde, PT, DPT
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Podcast Host Polly Swingle talks Oncology Rehabilitation with Drs. Meghan Malley and Emilee Bohde.Oncology Rehab? Yes, The Recovery Pr...
Episode 4: COVID-19 And The Impact In The World of Rehabilitation with Becky Lindemann, PT, Director of Rehabilitation Services at The Recovery Project
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Polly Swingle speaks with Becky Lindemann Director of Rehabilitation Services at The Recovery Project. Today's conversation is a response to...
Episode 3: MS Awareness And Insight with Director Sonda Rossman, Dietician Katelynne Parisek, Chief Strategy Officer Jennifer Butterfield and Nurse Practitioner Sarah Johnson Of The Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Honor of MS Month Evidence to Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab talk Multiple Sclerosis. Host Polly Swingle and her guests Director Son...
Episode 2: Chronic SCI's with Dr. Gianna M. Rodriguez, PT Dr. TJ Hosa and Co-Owner of the Recovery Project, Charlie Parkhill
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s show is Sponsored by “Restorative Therapies”. On this Episode of “Evidence to Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab”, Host P...
Episode 1: Knowledge Translation With Drs. Amy York, Nora Fritz and Susan Trojanowski
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s show is Sponsored by “Mobility Research” the makers of “LiteGait” family products. On the first Episode of “Evidence to Excellence...