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In this episode, Dr. Jennifaye V. Brown shares her journey into neuro-physical Therapy, emphasizing the importance of personalized care and the role of movement in recovery. She discusses her specialization in AFOs (ankle-foot orthoses) and how they can be tailored to individual needs. Dr. Brown highlights the significance of empowering patients through Education and the benefits of aquatic therapy for stroke survivors. She also addresses the balance between using AFOs and maintaining muscle recovery, and shares her vision for future innovations in therapy, including the development of an app to enhance patient engagement and education.
Takeaways
- Dr. Brown's journey into neuro-PT was inspired by her Family background.
- Walking is a fundamental and accessible form of Exercise.
- AFOs should be customized to fit individual needs and lifestyles.
- Patient empowerment is crucial in the recovery process.
- Aquatic therapy offers unique benefits for stroke survivors.
- Communication between therapists and patients is essential for effective care.
- Therapists should focus on teaching patients how to maintain their Health long-term.
- Regular assessments and adjustments to AFOs are necessary as patients progress.
- Dr. Brown emphasizes the importance of movement science in therapy.
- Future innovations in therapy could include Technology to enhance patient education.
Author: Brace Yourself: Everything You Need to Know About AFOs After Stroke
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Music intro credit to Jake Dansereau. Our intro welcome is the voice of Caroline Goggin, a stroke survivor and our first podcast guest! Please listen to her inspiring story on Episode 2 of the podcast.
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The Know Stroke Podcast is presented by co-hosts Mike Garrow (stroke caregiver) & David Dansereau (stroke survivor). Listen back to Episode 1 of the podcast to hear our personal stories of how stroke impacted our lives and sparked a mission to amplify the voices, contributions, and achievements of change makers in stroke care.
Our Mission: Empowering stroke survivors and their care teams to take control of life after stroke.
Co-Hosts Profiles:
David Dansereau is a stroke survivor and the founder of Know-Stroke.org - a community for patients with stroke and PFO. His story was featured in the NY Times.
A licensed physical therapist, nutritionist, and clinical PT consultant, David has a keen interest to explore the intersection of stroke rehabilitation and digital therapeutics to expand the reach of post stroke therapy and improve patient outcomes. He is a CAPS (Certified Aging in Place) certified specialist and is the founder of SmartMovesPT a digital health and rehab tech consulting company based in Rhode Island.
David is also an Amazon best selling author with the publication of his preventive medicine book, Body in Balance.
Michael Garrow grew up as a caregiver for his mother who had a stroke at age 28. He earned his graduate degree from Griffith College Dublin and spent the early stage of his career in Dublin, Ireland working in the health tech space as a market research analyst and then moving into a wellness start-up. Michael currently resides in NYC working as a Senior Digital Product Manger with CVS Health.
