Dan Humphrey, a board-certified neurologic physical therapist at Casa Colina, shares insights on treating stroke, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury. Explore neuroplasticity, functional neurologic disorders, and the mind-body connection in rehabilitation. Learn how personalized goals, virtual reality research, and jiu-jitsu-inspired problem-solving empower patients to regain independence.

“We’re really relying on the neuroplasticity of the brain, the ability of the brain to change. And so that would involve teaching them new patterns, teaching them new strategies, and helping their brain work around whatever that injury is.”

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Dan Humphrey’s Role in Neurologic Physical Therapy
• 02:20 Neuroplasticity and Stroke Rehabilitation
• 05:17 Restoring Function vs. Compensatory Strategies
• 07:55 Meaningful Goals for Recovery
• 13:57 Mind-Body Separation in Healthcare
• 20:55 Functional Neurologic Disorder Explained
• 27:36 Emotional Healing via Physical Therapy
• 39:00 Therapeutic Alliance and Holistic Care
• 44:06 Building Patient Self-Efficacy
• 53:32 Treating Functional Dizziness Challenges
• 01:04:45 Virtual Reality Research on Brain Injury
• 01:11:00 Jiu-Jitsu’s Influence on Therapy
• 01:16:41 Future of Holistic Care

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