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Bringing Joy and Movement to Children: An Interview with Jenna Lammers
In this inspiring podcast episode, we dive deep with Jenna
Lammers, a pioneering research clinician with 24 years of experience in pediatric physical therapy. Jenna shares her incredible journey of developing the GiggleFit Therapeutic Play Gym, an innovative solution aimed at improving
mobility and bringing joy to children with severe mobility impairments.
From her early days in NICU, PICU, and other clinical settings, to founding Boost Therapeutic Innovations, Jenna discusses how she turned feedback from families
during the pandemic into a groundbreaking product. Highlights include her success in the 2024 APTA Academy of Leadership and Innovation Shark Tank and a
touching story of how the GiggleFit Play Gym is transforming the lives of children and their caregivers. Jenna's narrative is not just about a product
but a passionate mission to ensure mobility is a right for all children.
00:00 Introduction to Jenna Lammers: A Game Changer in
Pediatric Physical Therapy
01:38 Jenna's Journey: From Clinician to Innovator
02:31 The Birth of GiggleFit Therapeutic Play Gym
02:47 Challenges Faced by Families During the Pandemic
03:41 Creating the Prototype: From Idea to Reality
06:47 Testing the Prototype: Real-World Applications
09:56 Collaborations and Research Studies
12:46 Impact and Future of Therapeutic Play Gym
21:48 Understanding Musculoskeletal Development
23:19 Introduction to TPG and Self-Soothing
24:14 Caregiver Engagement and Hospital Experience
26:56 Hospital to Home Concept
27:48 Winning the PT Shark Tank
28:11 Product Kits and Safety Testing
29:39 Research and Outcome Measures
32:36 Global Statistics and Funding Challenges
38:02 Mobility as a Human Right
41:38 Advice for Innovators and Entrepreneurs
45:26 Final Thoughts and Gratitude
LINKS TO LEARN MORE:
Jenna's website: www.boosttherapeutic.com
Recent talk by Jenna: https://clinical-excellence.heysummit.com/speakers/jenna-lammers
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By Mary CoughlinIn this inspiring podcast episode, we dive deep with Jenna
Lammers, a pioneering research clinician with 24 years of experience in pediatric physical therapy. Jenna shares her incredible journey of developing the GiggleFit Therapeutic Play Gym, an innovative solution aimed at improving
mobility and bringing joy to children with severe mobility impairments.
From her early days in NICU, PICU, and other clinical settings, to founding Boost Therapeutic Innovations, Jenna discusses how she turned feedback from families
during the pandemic into a groundbreaking product. Highlights include her success in the 2024 APTA Academy of Leadership and Innovation Shark Tank and a
touching story of how the GiggleFit Play Gym is transforming the lives of children and their caregivers. Jenna's narrative is not just about a product
but a passionate mission to ensure mobility is a right for all children.
00:00 Introduction to Jenna Lammers: A Game Changer in
Pediatric Physical Therapy
01:38 Jenna's Journey: From Clinician to Innovator
02:31 The Birth of GiggleFit Therapeutic Play Gym
02:47 Challenges Faced by Families During the Pandemic
03:41 Creating the Prototype: From Idea to Reality
06:47 Testing the Prototype: Real-World Applications
09:56 Collaborations and Research Studies
12:46 Impact and Future of Therapeutic Play Gym
21:48 Understanding Musculoskeletal Development
23:19 Introduction to TPG and Self-Soothing
24:14 Caregiver Engagement and Hospital Experience
26:56 Hospital to Home Concept
27:48 Winning the PT Shark Tank
28:11 Product Kits and Safety Testing
29:39 Research and Outcome Measures
32:36 Global Statistics and Funding Challenges
38:02 Mobility as a Human Right
41:38 Advice for Innovators and Entrepreneurs
45:26 Final Thoughts and Gratitude
LINKS TO LEARN MORE:
Jenna's website: www.boosttherapeutic.com
Recent talk by Jenna: https://clinical-excellence.heysummit.com/speakers/jenna-lammers
SUGGESTED READS: