EPISODE TITLE: Harnessing Motivation: Unleashing Recovery Potential

What really drives someone to keep going after a stroke — even when it’s hard?

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb dive deep into the heart of recovery: motivation. Whether you're a survivor, clinician, or care partner, this conversation is packed with insights to help you light (and maintain) that motivational fire. We explore:

If you’ve ever felt stuck, unmotivated, or unsure how to keep yourself or someone you love moving forward, this episode will give you a fresh perspective and real-world strategies.

🎙️ Tune in and let’s turn the recovery spark into a flame.

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Noggins And Neurons. As always, we want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected]

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Research Articles

Argent, R., Daly, A., & Caulfield, B. (2018). Patient Involvement With Home-Based Exercise Programs: Can Connected Health Interventions Influence Adherence?. JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 6(3), e47. https://doi.org/10.2196/mhealth.8518

Driscoll, R., Fitzpatrick, L., Karsten, J., Scott, S., & Winters, E. (2021). Care Partner Carryover Day: A Formalized Training Program to Improve Care Partner Preparedness for Pt’s. with ABI Prior to D/C home. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 102(10), e52

Ghorbani, S. (2019). Motivational effects of enhancing expectancies and autonomy for motor learning: An examination of the OPTIMAL theory. The Journal of General Psychology, 146(1), 79-92.

Rolls, E.T. (2023). Emotion, motivation, decision-making, the orbitofrontal cortex, anterior cingulate cortex, and the amygdala. Brain Structure and Function, 228, 1201-1257. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00429-023-02644-9

Siegle, F. (2024). The role of synaptic plasticity in learning and memory: A neurophysiological perspective. The Cognitive Neuroscience Journal, (7)4.

Yoshida, T., Otaka, Y., Osu, R., Kumagai, M, Kitamura, S., & Yaeda, J. (2021). Motivation for rehabilitation in patients with subacute stroke: A qualitative study. Frontiers in Rehabilitation, 2:664758. doi: 10.3389/fresc.2021.664758

Assessments:

Heart Rate Variability YouTube Videos:

Scientific Explanation

The Science of Heart Rate Variability (HRV): Health, Wellness & Performance by Dr Cailbhe Doherty

Guided HRV Breathing Exercise

Heart Coherence Breathing Exercise | HRV Resonant Cardiac Breathwork by Take A Deep Breath

Previous Episodes Referenced

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

THERAPY PRACTICE RESOURCES:

DEB’S RESOURCES

PETE’S blog and book, “Stronger After Stroke: Your Roadmap to Recovery” 3rd edition:

DORO’S OT PRACTICE – The Neuro Hub

REQUEST TO BE A GUEST ON NOGGINS & NEURONS. If you’re passionate about stroke recovery and have information or a story you believe will help others, we’d love help you share it on the show. Complete the guest request form below and let’s see if we’re a good fit!

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EPISODE TITLE: Tackling Spasticity Part 2

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk about spasticity. We covered:

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Noggins And Neurons and found the information shared helpful. As always, we want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected]

Show References

Almufarah, Kausar, Humayun, & Tehsin (2023). Leveraging motor imagery rehabilitation for individuals with disabilities: A review. Healthcare, 11, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11192653. https://www.mdpi.com/journal/healthcare

Bavikatte, Subramanian, Ashford, Allison & Hicklan (2021). Early identification and management of post-stroke spasticity: Expert consensus recommendations. Journal of Central Nervous System Disease, 13, 1-8.

Brusola*, Garcia, Albosta, Daly, Kafes & Furtado (2023). Effectiveness of physical therapy interventions on post-stroke spasticity: An umbrella review.

Guo, Hai & Ma (2022). Application of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in nervous system diseases: A review. Frontiers in Neurology DOI 10.3389/fneur.2022.963849

Guo, Gao, Zhao, Sun, Wang & Li (2017). Positive effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy on spasticity in post stroke patients: A meta-analysis. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Vol. 26, No. 11 (November), 2017: pp 2470–2476

Li (2017). Spasticity, motor recovery, and neural plasticity after stroke. Frontiers in Neurology, 8, 120; 1-7. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2017.00120.

Martinez, Sempere-Rubio, Navarro & Faubel (2021). Effectiveness of shock wave therapy as a treatment for spasticity: A systematic review. Brain Sciences, 11, 15-18. https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/brainsci11010015.

Poveda-Garcia, Moret-Tatay & Gomez-Martinez (2021). The association between mental motor imagery and real movement in stroke. Healthcare, 9, 1568; 1-11. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare9111568

Spasticity: Can Anything Be Done. Blog article by Peter G. Levine

Suputtitada, Chatromyen, Chen & Simpson (2024). Best practice guidelines for the management of patients with post-stroke spasticity: A modified scoping review. Toxins, 16, 98. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins16020098

THERAPY PRACTICE RESOURCES:

NEW RESOURCES

DEB’S RESOURCES

DORO’S OT PRACTICE – The Neuro Hub

REQUEST TO BE A GUEST ON NOGGINS & NEURONS. If you’re passionate about stroke recovery and have information or a story you believe will help others, we’d love help you share it on the show. Complete the guest request form below and let’s see if we’re a good fit!

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EPISODE TITLE: Tackling Spasticity Part 1

 EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk about spasticity. We covered:

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Noggins And Neurons. As always, we want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected]

Show References

Crow, J. L. & Harmeling-van der Wel, B. C. (2008). Hierarchical properties of the motor function sections of the Fugl-Meyer Assessment Scale for people after stroke: A retrospective study. Physical Therapy, 88(12): 1554-67. DOI:10.2522/ptj.20070186 Source-PubMed https://www.researchgate.net/publication/23389179

Li, S. (2017). Spasticity, Motor Recovery, and Neural Plasticity after Stroke. Frontiers in Neurology; April 3:8:120.  DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2017.00120

THERAPY PRACTICE RESOURCES:

NEW RESOURCES

DEB’S RESOURCES

PETE’S blog and book, “Stronger After Stroke: Your Roadmap to Recovery” 3rd edition:

DORO’S OT PRACTICE – The Neuro Hub

REQUEST TO BE A GUEST ON NOGGINS & NEURONS. If you’re passionate about stroke recovery and have information or a story you believe will help others, we’d love help you share it on the show. Complete the guest request form below and let’s see if we’re a good fit!

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EPISODE TITLE: Seeing Clearly Again: Occupational Therapy’s Impact After Mild TBI-Part 2

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk with returning guest, Suzanne Briggs about vision rehab for individuals who’ve experienced mild TBI. We covered a lot of ground in the second half of our conversation. We discussed:

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Noggins And Neurons. As always, we want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected]

Show References

THERAPY PRACTICE RESOURCES

DEB’S RESOURCES

PETE’S blog and book, “Stronger After Stroke: Your Roadmap to Recovery” 3rd edition:

DORO’S OT PRACTICE – The Neuro Hub

REQUEST TO BE A GUEST ON NOGGINS & NEURONS. If you’re passionate about stroke recovery and have information or a story you believe will help others, we’d love help you share it on the show. Complete the guest request form below and let’s see if we’re a good fit!

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EPISODE TITLE: Seeing Clearly Again: Occupational Therapy’s Impact After Mild TBI-Part 1

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk with returning guest, Suzanne Briggs, OTD, OTR/L, Remedial Vision Certified, about vision rehab for individuals who’ve experienced mild TBI. We covered a lot of ground in this informative episode. We discussed:

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Noggins And Neurons. As always, we want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected]

Show References

THERAPY PRACTICE RESOURCES

DEB’S RESOURCES

PETE’S blog and book, “Stronger After Stroke: Your Roadmap to Recovery” 3rd edition:

DORO’S OT PRACTICE – The Neuro Hub

REQUEST TO BE A GUEST ON NOGGINS & NEURONS. If you’re passionate about stroke recovery and have information or a story you believe will help others, we’d love help you share it on the show. Complete the guest request form below and let’s see if we’re a good fit!

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EPISODE TITLE:  Stroke Survivor Rachel Groves

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk with Rachel Groves about her experience of having a stroke as a young wife, mother and professional. Thank you for sharing your story, Rachel.

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Noggins And Neurons. As always, we want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected]

Show References

• Rachel’s Story-In One Stroke by Rachel Groves

THERAPY PRACTICE RESOURCES:

DEB’S RESOURCES

• Beyond the Basics: Motor Recovery Bootcamp (Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy Guide)

• The OT's Guide to Mirror Therapy

NEW RESOURCES

• Secondary Stoke Prevention Info Graphic

• Impact of Psychosocial Factors on Stroke Recovery

PETE’S blog and book, “Stronger After Stroke: Your Roadmap to Recovery” 3rd edition:

• • Blog: blogspot.com

DORO’S OT PRACTICE – The Neuro Hub

REQUEST TO BE A GUEST ON NOGGINS & NEURONS. If you’re passionate about stroke recovery and have information or a story you believe will help others, we’d love help you share it on the show. Complete the guest request form below and let’s see if we’re a good fit!

• Guest Request Form

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EPISODE TITLE: Supporting Care Partners with Julie Wall

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk with Julie Wall, occupational therapist about care partner support. We covered:

• The need for community and support for care partners

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Noggins And Neurons. As always, we want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected]

Show References

LaBlast Promo Video Short 2023:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4dm-S8KAXM

LaBlast Promo Video Long 2018:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjfRuYvM7yw

Caregiving Through a Therapeutic Lens Introductory Webinar: 

https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/sGHToGZaRIg0GmT1Jncjb1cgXVhupfZGD7OFXZDg-vMpszMmKJkz-zl-GMc_oroT.M9lvBhO5ckv5lU_i?startTime=1713647685000 

“When the Body Says No: EXPLORING THE STRESS-DISEASE CONNECTION” by Gabor Mate, MD

Connect with Julie on FB

• Julie OT Living

Email Julie: [email protected]

Research Articles:

Vielvoye, M.; Nanninga, C.S.; Achterberg, W.P.; Caljouw, M.A.A. Informal Caregiver Stroke Program in Geriatric Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients: A Qualitative Study. J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12, 3085. https://doi.org/10.3390/ jcm12093085

Kumar, A., Yadav, A. J., Singh, V. K., Pathak, A., Chaurasia, R., N., Mishra, V., N., & Joshi, D. (2022). Caregiver burden in caregivers of stroke survivors: A hospital-based study. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 25(6); 1092-1098.

Bartoli, D., Brugnera, A., Grego, A., Alvaro, R., Vellone, E., & Pucciarelli, G. (2024). Stroke disease-specific quality of life trajectories and their associations with caregivers’ anxiety, depression, and burden in stroke population: a longitudinal, multicentre study. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 23, 160-168; https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjcn/zvad054

Teixeira-Machado, L., Arida, R. M., de Jesus Mari, J. (2019). Dance for neuroplasticity: A descriptive systematic review. Neuroscience & Behavioral Reviews, 96, 232-240.

The Effectiveness of Dance Interventions on Psychological and Cognitive Health Outcomes Compared with Other Forms of Physical Activity: A Systematic Review with Meta‑analysis

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11127814/pdf/40279_2023_Article_1990.pdf

The Effectiveness of Dance Interventions to Improve Older Adults' Health: A Systematic Literature Review

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26393993/

Dance after stroke improves motor recovery in the subacute phase: A randomized controlled trial

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38053900/

Dance in mental health nursing: A hybrid concept analysis

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/7293290_Dance_in_mental_health_nursing_A_hybrid_concept_analysis 

Dance training is superior to repetitive physical exercise in inducing brain plasticity in the elderly

Caregiver Resilience and Dance/Movement Therapy: A Theoretical Review and Conceptual Model

THERAPY PRACTICE RESOURCES:

DEB’S RESOURCES

• Beyond the Basics: Motor Recovery Bootcamp (Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy Guide)

• The OT's Guide to Mirror Therapy

PETE’S blog and book, “Stronger After Stroke: Your Roadmap to Recovery” 3rd edition:

• • Blog: blogspot.com

DORO’S OT PRACTICE – The Neuro Hub

REQUEST TO BE A GUEST ON NOGGINS & NEURONS. If you’re passionate about stroke recovery and have information or a story you believe will help others, we’d love help you share it on the show. Complete the guest request form below and let’s see if we’re a good fit!

• Guest Request Form

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NogginsAndNeurons: The Website

EPISODE TITLE: Sensory Recovery Following Stroke & Brain Injury

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Deb talks with Alice Chen & Kelly Tan from D’Youville University about sensory recovery. We covered:

• Bodily sensations and impact of impaired sensation on the recovery process

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Noggins And Neurons. As always, we want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected]

SHOW REFERENCES:

Aderinto, N., AbdulBasit, M. O., Olatunji, G., & Adejumo, T. (2023). Exploring the transformative influence of neuroplasticity on stroke rehabilitation: A narrative review of current evidence. Annals of Medicine & Surgery, 85; 4425-4432. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/MS9.0000000000001137

Carlsson, H., Gard, G., & Brogardh, C. (2018). Upper limb sensory impairments after stroke: Self-reported experiences of Daily Life and Rehabilitation. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 50; 45-51. doi: 10.2340/16501977-2282.

Crema, A., Bassolino, M., Guanziroli, E., Colombo, M., Blanke, O., Serino, A., Micera, S., & Molteni, F. (2022). Neuromuscular electrical stimulation restores upper limb sensory-motor functions and body representations in chronic stroke survivors. Med 3, 58-74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.medj.2021.12.001

Doyle, S., Bennett, S., Fasoli, S. E., & McKenna, K. T. (2010). Interventions for sensory impairment in the upper limb after stroke (Review). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews; (6), Art. No. CD006331. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006331.pub2.

Ghandi, D. B. C., Sebastian, I. A., & Bhanot, K. (2021). Rehabilitation of post stroke sensory dysfunction-A scoping review. Journal of Stroke Medicine, 4(1), 25-33. DOI: 10.1177/2516608520984296

Lim, C. (2019). Multi-sensorimotor training improves proprioception and balance in subacute stroke patients: A randomized controlled pilot trial. frontiers in Neurology 10:157; 1-8. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2019.00157

SENSORY REMEDIATION LESSON PLAN

THERAPY PRACTICE RESOURCES:

DEB’S RESOURCES

• Beyond the Basics: Motor Recovery Bootcamp (Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy Guide)

• The OT's Guide to Mirror Therapy

PETE’S blog and book, “Stronger After Stroke: Your Roadmap to Recovery” 3rd edition:

• • Blog: blogspot.com

DORO’S OT PRACTICE – The Neuro Hub

REQUEST TO BE A GUEST ON NOGGINS & NEURONS. If you’re passionate about stroke recovery and have information or a story you believe will help others, we’d love help you share it on the show. Complete the guest request form below and let’s see if we’re a good fit!

• Guest Request Form

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EPISODE TITLE: Secondary Stroke Prevention

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Deb talks with D’Youville University students, Giovanni Feliciano and Fatima Ijaz about preventing secondary stroke. People who have a stroke are at increased risk of having another stroke. In this conversation we:

• Discuss the difference between primary and secondary prevention

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Noggins And Neurons. As always, we want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected]

Show References

Brass, L. M. (2006). Strategies for primary and secondary stroke prevention. Clinical Cardiology, 29(S2), 21-27.

Chen, J., Li, S., Zheng, K., Wang, H., Xie, Y., Xu, P., ... & Xu, G. (2019). Impact of smoking status on stroke recurrence. Journal of the American Heart Association, 8(8), e011696.

Deiner, H-C. & Hankey, G.H. (2020). Primary and secondary prevention of ischemic stroke and cerebral hemorrhage. Journal of the American College of Cardiology Focus Seminar, 75(15); 1804-1818.

Gladstone, D.J., et al. (2021). Canadian stroke best practice recommendations: Secondary prevention of stroke update 2020. The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences, 315-337

Grassi, G., Arenare, F., Trevano, F. Q., Dell’Oro, R., & Mancia, G. (2007). Primary and secondary prevention of stroke by antihypertensive treatment in clinical trials. Current hypertension reports, 9, 299-304.

Hankey, G. J. (2005). Secondary prevention of recurrent stroke. Stroke, 36(2), 218-221.

Ringelstein, E. B., & Nabavi, D. (2000). Long-term prevention of ischaemic stroke and stroke recurrence. Thrombosis research, 98(3), 83-96.

Shah, J., Liu, S., & Yu, W. (2022). Contemporary antiplatelet therapy for secondary stroke prevention: a narrative review of current literature and guidelines. Stroke and vascular neurology, 7(5).

FREE INFOGRAPHIC:

Giovanni & Fatima created a helpful infographic you can use as part of your client education tools.

Get the Secondary Stroke Prevention Infographic here

THERAPY PRACTICE RESOURCES:

DEB’S RESOURCES

• The Aligned OT Mini Courses ***NEW COURSE AUGUST 13, 2024***

• The OT's Guide to Mirror Therapy

PETE’S blog and book, “Stronger After Stroke: Your Roadmap to Recovery” 3rd edition:

• • Blog: blogspot.com

DORO’S OT PRACTICE – The Neuro Hub

REQUEST TO BE A GUEST ON NOGGINS & NEURONS. If you’re passionate about stroke recovery and have information or a story you believe will help others, we’d love help you share it on the show. Complete the guest request form below and let’s see if we’re a good fit!

• Guest Request Form

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EPISODE TITLE: All About Homonymous Hemianopsia

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Deb talks with Bridget Smith & Nabila Bhuiyan from D’Youville University about homonymous hemianopsia. We covered:

• What homonymous hemianopsia is & how it occurs

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Noggins And Neurons. As always, we want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected]

Show References:

Chung, A., & Slowman, L.S. (2020). Visual dysfunction: Occupational therapy. Cinahl Information Systems

Giorgi, R.G., Woods, R.L., & Peli, E. (2009). Clinical and laboratory evaluation of peripheral prism glasses for hemianopia. Optometry and Vision Science, 86(5): 492-502. doi:10.1097/OPX.0b013e31819f9e4d

Goodwin, D. (2014). Homonymous hemianopia: Challenges and solutions. Clinical Opthalmology, 1919-1927. DOI: 10.2147/OPTH.S59452

Mascaro, P.F., Junyent, Q., & Casanova, A. (2017). Effective visual rehabilitation in homonymous hemianopia by attaching binocular prisms to lenses. American Research Journal of Opthalmology and Optometry; 1(1): 1-11.

Perea, J.D. & Anise, M.C. (2019). Beyond cueing to the left and a red line: Treatment methods for homonymous hemianopia. SIS Quarterly Practice Connections, 4(2), 28–30.

Perez, C. & Chokron, S. (2014). Rehabilitation of homonymous hemianopia: Insight into blindsight. Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience; 8(82); 1-12.

Platz, T. (Ed) (2021). Clinical pathways in stroke rehabilitation: Evidence-based clinical practice recommendations. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-58505-1.

Rowe, F. (2016). Visual effects and rehabilitation after stroke. Community Eye Health Journal; 19(96): 75-76.

Zihl, J., Kentridge, R.W., Pargent, F., & Heywood, C.A. (2021). Aging and the rehabilitation of homonymous hemianopia: The efficacy of compensatory eye-movement training techniques and a five year follow up. Aging Brain 1: 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nbas.2021.100012.

Resources

• Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association: http://noravisionrehab.com/

THERAPY PRACTICE RESOURCES:

DEB’S RESOURCES

• Beyond the Basics: Motor Recovery Bootcamp (Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy Guide)

• The OT's Guide to Mirror Therapy

PETE’S blog and book, “Stronger After Stroke: Your Roadmap to Recovery” 3rd edition:

• Blog: blogspot.com

DORO’S OT PRACTICE – The Neuro Hub

REQUEST TO BE A GUEST ON NOGGINS & NEURONS. If you’re passionate about stroke recovery and have information or a story you believe will help others, we’d love help you share it on the show. Complete the guest request form below and let’s see if we’re a good fit!

• Guest Request Form

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