In this episode for future Neuro PTs, we talk about mindset shifts and stopping the self-sabotage when it comes to your NCS prep.

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🧠Register to RECLAIMING MIDLINE: A Lateropulsion Course by Neuropath HERE! For PT and OTs treating people post stroke with lateropulsion (pusher syndrome)!

Learn more about Neuropath HERE!🧠

On this gold episode of Neuro PT Made Easy, I’m welcoming Lisa and Sheetal from Neuropath to enlighten us with their expertise from both a PT and an OT perspective on treating individuals post-stroke with lateropulsion — previously known as Pusher Syndrome.

Together, we dive into neurorehabilitation strategies that help clinicians better evaluate and treat this complex postural control condition. You’ll learn about physical therapy and occupational therapy evaluation approaches, gain insights into the Burke Lateropulsion Scale, and walk away with practical intervention strategies you can apply right away in your own neuro practice.

If you’re a Neuro PT or a clinician passionate about stroke recovery, this episode is pure gold for your toolbox! 🧠💛

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In this episode, Lily Jiménez, Neuro PT and founder of The Brain PT, shares how to craft messaging that connects and promote your rehab services with clarity and confidence. Learn the Mirror Neuron Messaging Method—a simple way to write marketing that speaks to what your ideal clients actually feel and need.

Perfect for neuro PTs, OTs, and speech therapists, this episode will help you reframe your marketing, improve your sales page copy, and communicate your expertise in a way that makes your audience think, “This is exactly what I need.”

By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to promote your rehab practice without feeling “salesy,” how to write words that reflect your heart and expertise, and how to create authentic marketing that attracts the right clients to your work.

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In this episode, I am joined by the amazing and SWEETEST: Sanjana Gandhi, creator of @physiowithsanjana to talk about Freezing of Gait in People with Parkinson's Disease.

From what causes it, to her own strategies to break the freezing to ONE specific and different thing that she has discovered to be super helpful with her patients. 

Are you ready to find out what it is?

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In this episode we'll break down Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) : what it is, how it presents, and what rehab professionals should know when treating it. 

We’ll cover hallmark signs, differential diagnosis clues, and physical therapy considerations to help you recognize and manage SPS in clinical practice. Perfect for neuro PTs, OTs, and speech therapists who want to deepen their understanding of rare neurologic disorders and feel more confident in the rehab setting.

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Studying for a big exam can feel overwhelming... especially when there’s SO much to cover and the pressure is on. 

That’s why I’m beyond excited to be joined today by Dr. Yash Shah from TYPICAL PT to talk all about study strategies that will keep you strong, focused, and motivated through any exam prep season 🧠📚💪

Whether you’re gearing up for the NCS exam, board exams, or just want to study smarter (not harder), this episode is packed with practical tips, personal insights, and mindset shifts to help you make learning stick, without the burnout.

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Grab the 7-Easy Steps Checklist to kickstart your personal brand as a neuro rehab therapist HERE: https://thebrainpt.com/39

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Join the Concussion Corner Academy! with Dr Jess Schwartz!

🧠 CONCUSSION: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part I

A 12-week program dedicated to help you learn the fundamentals of evidence based concussion care alongside an international community of healthcare professionals, and access flexible 1:1 coaching on your schedule from anywhere in the world. (30 CE Hours in all 50 States for PT, OT, and ATC) 

• Pre-Recorded Lectures and 1:1 Weekly Office Hours 
• Course Pacing: Dripped Weekly

📩 DM me on Instagram for a ✨Unique Discount Code✨ 🎉🧠 when enrolling in Concussion Corner Academy!

In this episode of Neuro PT Made Easy, I sit down with Dr. Jess Schwartz — award-winning PT, Founder of Concussion Corner Academy®, APTA National Spokeswoman, and post-concussion syndrome survivor — to bust some of the most common myths in concussion care.

We’ll cover:

• Why “rest until symptom-free” is no longer the gold standard
• How concussion is more than just a brain injury , with cervical, vestibular, and visual systems often involved
• Outdated practices Neuro PTs should retire right now
• The biggest knowledge and skill gaps keeping clinicians and Neuro PTs from feeling confident in evaluation, management, and return-to-play

If you’re a Neuro PT (or any rehab professional) ready to close the gap between outdated beliefs and evidence-based care, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen in, and discover how you can level up your practice and patient outcomes today.

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Join the Concussion Corner Academy! with Dr Jess Schwartz!

🧠 CONCUSSION: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part I

A 12-week program dedicated to help you learn the fundamentals of evidence based concussion care alongside an international community of healthcare professionals, and access flexible 1:1 coaching on your schedule from anywhere in the world. (30 CE Hours in all 50 States for PT, OT, and ATC) 

• Pre-Recorded Lectures and 1:1 Weekly Office Hours 
• Course Pacing: Dripped Weekly

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This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Jimmy Pang, PT, who runs a mobile physical therapy practice in San Diego specializing in vestibular and headache disorders. Together, we’re diving into 👁️convergence insufficiency👁️ and what YOU as a clinician need to know to better support your patients.

🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

 ✨ Why oculomotor dysfunction (like convergence/divergence insufficiency) is so common after concussion
✨ The importance of knowing our scope as PTs—when to screen vs. when to refer out to vision therapy specialists 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️
✨ Red flags in the patient history that might point to a visual issue
✨ How physiological diplopia can actually be used as a tool for retraining convergence/divergence 👀
✨ Encouragement for PTs who feel intimidated by vision rehab + one simple way to start with confidence 💪
✨ Jimmy’s go-to tools and exercises for vision rehab in clinical practice 🛠️

👁️VISION THERAPY PRODUCTS: https://www.bernell.com/

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In this episode of Neuro PT Made Easy, let's break down Myasthenic Crisis, a true neurologic emergency every Neuro PT (and aspiring Neuro PT) should be able to recognize. You’ll learn what it is, why it happens, the red flags to look for, and how it differs from other neuromuscular presentations commonly encountered in neuro rehab.

Whether you’re preparing for the NCS exam 🧠 or looking to strengthen your skills as a practicing Neuro PT, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to spot a crisis before it’s too late.

✨ Bonus: Stick around until the end for a quick pop quiz to test your knowledge and lock in what you’ve learned!

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