Host Polly Swingle is joined by Marketing Representatives Lindsay Vos, CTRS, and Mike Knott, to talk about their approaches to marketing the services provided by The Recovery Project. Listen in to hear about successes and barriers encountered in the marketing world, specifically when representing a private practice outpatient rehabilitation clinic.…

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 Racquel Knesel, MA, CCC-SLP talk everything Speech-Language Pathology in the outpatient rehab setting. Tune in to learn what SLP is, who is appropriate for therapy, and how it can help more than just y…

Host Polly Swingle is joined by The Recovery Project's Shandra Hamilton, PT, DPT, Racquel Knesel, MA, CCC-SLP, Paige Boll, COTAL, and Chris Kennedy, Certified Personal Trainer, to talk about the new Power Over Parkinson's Program (POPP) at The Recovery Project's Clinton Township location. Listen in to learn about this comprehensive, multi-disciplin…

Host Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. Kayla Diebold, PT, DPT, Heath Stilwell, NSCA Certified Personal Trainer, and Andy Kronk, participant in The Meghan Malley Wellness Program at The Recovery Project. Listen in to learn about the re-naming of the wellness programs offered at The Recovery Project to The Meghan Malley Wellness Program in honor of the …

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 enhances the effects of neuroplasticity. Vivistim is FDA approved for chronic ischemic stroke survivors with ongoing upper limb deficits. Listen in to learn about the supporting research on this technolog…

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 Stimulation (TMS). This procedure is FDA approved to improve symptoms of major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), migraines, and to help people stop smoking when standard treatments haven't worke…

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 their journey in creating their studio in downtown Plymouth, Michigan. Topics discussed include studies and statistics on the current state of the practice of yoga, the health and wellness benefits of yo…

Host Polly Swingle is joined by Alysha DeMay MS, OTRL, to talk about the sensory system, assessing sensory disorders, and implementing processing strategies for treating these disorders. Listen in to learn about strategies used in the rehab setting as well as tips and tricks to use on your own to better manage a sensory disorder. Alysha DeMay MS, O…

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 tips and tricks to help maximize the benefits of sleep into your everyday life. Joe Currie is the Executive Fitness & Nutrition Advisor at ROCK. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a…

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 include the rehab, exercise, and physical therapy management of this population. Camden Iwasko, PTA, has been a staff therapist with The Recovery Project since 2017. He earned his Bachelors degree in B…

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 injuries. The importance of a multidisciplinary approach and care team is also discussed. Dr. Madeline Wideman, PT, DPT, has been a Physical Therapist at The Recovery Project since 2018. She earned h…

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 the idea, creation, and steps in completing a capstone project focusing on product design for this beneficial and innovative tool to be used in the rehab world. Alissa Remijan, OTD is the founder of T…

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, to talk about the L.I.F.E Program (Learning Independent Function Everyday) for functional movement disorders, the latest research on this condition, and the effective multidisciplinary approach to h…

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 for High Intensity Gait Training. This episode is an overview of the evidence supporting HIGT and real-world clinical applications for this treatment. Dr. Meghan Malley, PT, DPT is the Program Director and …

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 as they discuss the practice of dry needling...what is it, what conditions can it help, benefits and potential complications, insurance coverage, and of course, what is the research and evidence to su…

In this episode, Polly talks with three experts on the benefits and impact of residential, recreational and community-based rehab: Dr. Nada Metti, DrOT, OTRL, Nikki Warner, MPT, and Lindsay Vos, CTRS. Tune in to learn more about how to apply the latest evidence based practice in a residential setting, creative techniques to help clients reach their…

Learn more about the innovative, 2 week intensive stroke program at The Recovery Project known as the Concentrated Stroke Rehabilitation Program. Host Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. Meghan Malley, PT, DPT, Program Director at The Recovery Project. Meghan discusses how this program is different from "traditional therapy" and shares an update on the …

In this episode, Polly talks with Occupational Therapist, Eryn Donnellon all about heart rate variability and how it can serve as as therapeutic tool when managing anxiety. Heart rate variability is literally the difference in time between the beats of your heart, and is a function of our autonomic nervous system. Heart rate variability biofeedback…

Case management is an invaluable component of comprehensive, multi-disciplinary care. In today's episode, Polly has the pleasure to discuss the expertise and value of case management with Sonia Shah, a Certified Case Manager and Founder/Owner of Horizon Case Management. Sonia Shah, BS, BSN, CCM, is a Certified Case Manager and Founder/Owner of Hori…

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 life after a spinal cord injury. As we continue to honor Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, tune in to hear how Laura and Billy have coped, adapted, and learned to live extremely fulfilling lives after …

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 Program Director, Dr. Meghan Malley, PT, DPT, joins Polly on this episode of "Evidence to Excellence" to discuss the latest research and best practices for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Significant rese…

Listen in to learn more about a collaborative team approach to orthotic management for individuals with locomotion and mobility challenges. Our host, Polly Swingle, discusses the importance of proper evaluation, prescription, and implementation of orthotics for individuals with neurological conditions and is joined by a panel who know all about thi…

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 development of a high intensity stroke program at The Recovery Project. Learn the practical applications of the APTA's Clinical Practice Guidelines for stroke rehabilitation, optimizing neuroplasticity, ta…

Are you familiar with the term "Functional Movement Disorder"? This is a complex condition that affects thousands of individuals and until recently, has been quite misunderstood by the medical community. Join host Polly Swingle as she sits down with Dr. Megan Reid, PT, DPT to discuss this nervous system disorder and how a multidisciplinary, integra…

On today's podcast, host Polly Swingle speaks with pelvic health therapists, Dr. Jessica Somerville, PT, DPT and Corinne DiPrima, OTRL. Jessica and Corinne provide extensive education on various pelvic floor diagnoses, treatments and strategies to optimize quality of life. Jessica Somerville is a PT, DPT, and a Lead Physical Therapist at The Recove…

All speech and language Pathology are not the same especially in a Neurological setting. Host Polly Swingle talks with Andrea Bettis, Speech and Language Pathologist about the Broad scope of Speech Therapy in Parkinson's and Brain injury patients. Host: Polly A. Swingle, PT, GCS, CEEAA Polly joined the Recovery Project in 2003, after graduating fro…

On today's Podcast Host Polly Swingle talks FIFA-11+ Program with Dr. Charlie Swingle. Dr. Swingle provides evidence how the FIFA-11+ program reduces athlete injuries as well as the length of time off due to injury. This information is important for recreational as well as professional athletic use. Listen in today as Host Polly Swingle opens the d…

On today's Podcast Host Polly Swingle talks Oncology Rehabilitation with Drs. Meghan Malley and Emilee Bohde. Oncology Rehab? Yes, The Recovery Project has added Oncology Rehab as one of their top evidence based medical programs. TRP understands that cancer survivors commonly experience a wide variety of deficits related to their cancer and its tre…

Host Polly Swingle speaks with Becky Lindemann Director of Rehabilitation Services at The Recovery Project. Today's conversation is a response to COVID-19 in the Physical Therapy world. Polly digs into TRP's experience these last four months; What TRP has gone through, what they've learned, the decisions they've had to make about business, their pa…

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