Balance Matters: A neuro physical therapist’s journey to make “Sense” of Balance
Join Erica DeMarch, founder of Step and Connect and inventor of Balance Matters as she interviews leaders in medicine, health and wellness to give you up-to-date information re: balance tips, resources and exercises to implement in your practice.www.stepandconnect.com
Episodes
23 episodes
Beyond the Socks: Understanding Balance, Fall Prevention and Aging with Awareness with Dr. Carole Blueweiss
Dr. Blueweiss recently delivered a compelling TEDx talk, *"Your Socks May Hold the Key to Aging Better."* In our interview, we dive deeper into the themes of her talk—exploring what she would have shared if given more than 10 minutes—and...
•
Season 5
•
Episode 23
•
53:55
"When your feet meet the floor” Importance of the connection between your feet and your pelvic floor muscles with Dr. Gail Wetzler, PT, DPT, EBO, BI-D
In this interview, the incredible Gail Wetzler, PT, DPT, EBO, BI-D and I will be exploring the fascinating connections between the pelvic floor and foot engagement—a topic we’ve delved into while treating a mutual patient.One of our shar...
•
Season 5
•
Episode 22
•
35:12
Balance and Oncology Rehab
Join us in this podcast episode where we explore the realms of balance and oncology rehab with specialist Derly Munoz. Get inspired by Derly’s unwavering commitment and discover valuable insights on initiating specialized oncology rehab program...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 21
•
56:32
Ballroom Basics for Balance with Susan Frikken
I am excited for this next interview with Susan Frikken to discuss her program Ballroom Basics for Balance, as it combines 2 of my favorite things balance and dancing. Susan Frikken, DPT, LMTSusan Frikken is physical therapist i...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 20
•
54:47
Ask the Parkinson Expert- Take 6 for PD
I am very excited to share this next podcast episode, Ask the Parkinson Expert- Take 6 for PD. On this episode, I asked the same 2 questions to all the Parkinson experts I interviewed in April. When I meet with many of my clients wi...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 19
•
46:00
Parkinson's from the Inside with Betsy Vierck and Catherine Ross
In this episode we have two special guests, Betsy Vierck and Catherine Ross and we discuss their new blog, Parkinson's from the Inside. They share through their writing to increase awareness of the lived experience of Parkinson's Disease...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 18
•
46:18
Parkinson Wellness Recovery | PWR with Becky Farley
In this episode, Dr. Becky Farley discusses how she created a comprehensive PD-specific approach that begins with the building blocks of function called PWR!Moves®. Learn more about PWR moves and how you can incorporate motor lea...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 17
•
1:01:47
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinsons with Dr. Eric Rhoden
In this episode we will dive deeper into deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's, the role of the health team, patient self-advocacy and the importance of effective communication. Dr. Eric Rhoden's unique experience and expertise brings us...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 16
•
51:11
Dual Task Training for Parkinson’s with physiotherapist Josefa Domingos and speech language pathologist John Dean
In this episode, physiotherapist Josefa Domingos MSc and PhD Candidate and speech language pathologist John Dean MA CCC-SLP discuss dual task training for Parkinsons and how you can implement dual task training to address cognitive domains: att...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 15
•
54:56
Specialized Parkinson's Programs with Dr. Melissa McConaghy
In this episode we discuss specialized Parkinson's programs and the journey to get them started to help thousands of people. Melissa McConaghy, the founder and a visionary leader, shares with us what is PD Warrior and the Insight into PD ...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 14
•
32:04
Creativity, Coordination and Connections with Jacob Weiss, PhD
In this episode, get ready to spark your creativity as Jacob Weiss shares fun ways to engage individuals with coordination exercises. He discusses how he developed HandEyeBody Method from over two decades of work researching the design of...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 13
•
1:00:00
Successful Community-Based Wellness Programs with Brett Miller
In this episode, we discuss some key elements when designing successful wellness programs. Learn how Brett started and grew 110 Fitness and tips to help you incorporate new wellness programs into your practice.Key elements:
•
Season 3
•
Episode 12
•
54:04
Neurorehabilitation Perspectives with Dr. Julie Vaughan-Graham
Great discussion on neurorehabilitation perspectives. We discussed are we addressing the client’s perspective? What does the client want and what is their needs vs. what we think may be important. In neurorehabilitation, the t...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 11
•
1:06:32
Optical Flow and Postural Control with Jaimy Wahab and Katherine Deines
Jaimy Wahab PT, DPT, NCS is a neurologic and vestibular physical therapist. She is the founder/owner of the Balance and Neurologic Center of the Rockies and an affiliate instructor for t...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 10
•
52:06
Tai Chi for Balance with Diane Bailey
Classic texts say that tai chi will help you become “Strong as an oak, flexible as a willow, and [mentally] clear as still water.”It’s often called meditation in motion. Scientific studies are showing more...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 9
•
41:30
Benefits of Urban Poling with Mandy Shintani
Mandy Shintani Mandy Shintani is an occupational therapist, gerontologist and the founder of Urban Poling. Her mission is to inspire all towards active living and wellness through innovative pole designs and education. As an av...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 8
•
32:56
Vestibular Rehab Technology: Eye Movements and Infrared Video Googles with Helena Esmonde
Learn about vestibular rehab technology, infrared video goggles from Helena Esmonde, the co-founder of Vestibular First. Dr. Helena Esmonde, PT, DPT, NCS, is co-founder of Vestibular First, a company that makes affordab...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 7
•
43:46
Impacts of Lower Limb Lymphedema on Gait and Balance with Alaina Newell
Alaina Newell, PT, DPTBoard Certified Clinical Specialist in Oncological Physical TherapyBoard Certified Clinical Specialist in Women's Health Physical TherapyAlaina received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 6
•
32:41
Rhythm and Movement: Beyond the Metronome with Sarah Thompson, MM, MT-BC, CBIS
Music can lift moods, help with studying, and make workouts more productive and enjoyable. I know I enjoy working out to music, I run further and push myself more when I listen to music.While all of those ways of listening to music are i...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 5
•
38:56
Posture, Pain and Postural Control with Heather Campbell, PT, DPT, OCS
Heather discusses posture assessment purpose and priorities: Posture for optimal breathing and speaking patterns. Posture for optimal head position and movement in space &n...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 4
•
55:12
.jpg)
Vestibular Rehab and Telehealth with Sarah Gallagher
Are you adding vestibular rehab to your telehealth sessions? We have the honor to learn from a pioneer in telehealth rehab, Sarah Gallagher, PT, DPT, NCS, the owner of South Valley Physical Therapy, the founder of the Dizzy Clinic and ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 3
•
39:51
.jpg)
Optokinetics (OPK) with Kenda Fuller
“I think of optokinetics like I would think of a hammer. A hammer can both drive a nail and pull it out. Optokinetics can push the vestibular system or it can make it challenging to use for your balance.” -Kenda FullerKenda Ful...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 2
•
1:03:03
