Rehabilitation Today

From working in a bowling alley at the age of 15 to helping children gain mobility and independence Joe Scanlan has a story to tell. In this episode of Rehabilitation Today, Kyle sits down with Joe to explore his journey and share a few imprint moments and laughs along the way. We hope you enjoy this episode!For more information about Reliable Medical or to connect with Joe check out their website: reliamed.com Support the show

After a long summer break, the Rehabilitation Today podcast is back in action with two amazing people. In this episode, Kyle interviews Jesi Stracham and discusses her journey from her life-altering injury to who she is today living her mission and helping to empower others who are facing adversity in their lives. Jesi is a user of Axiobionics electrical stimulation shorts which enable her to reduce spasticity and retain critical muscle mass, Josh Schueller, VP of operations explains how the technology works, why it's important, and the future of their technology. To learn more about Jesi's foundation, fitness app, and more check out the links below:Wheel With Me Foundationwww.wheelwithmefoundation.org Wheel With Me Fitnesswww.wheelwithmefitness.com Wheel With Me Fitness Apphttp://onelink.to/wheelwithme Instagramwww.instagram.com/jesistrachamAnd for more information about Axiobionics, check out their website: www.axiobionics.comSupport the show

What does physical therapy and Egyptian fruitcake have in common? Well in this episode with industry veteran Bob Kroll PT, VP of VGM Homelink's Therapy Network we discuss his journey that started in Milwaukee, WI to owning a physical therapy practice, to leading the charge to develop a physical medicine network with one of the nation's largest managed care organizations. Along the way we share some laughs and the finer things in life like maple syrup. Enjoy. Connect with Bob on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-kroll-15660a4/Support the show

In this episode I sit down with three subject matter experts as we discuss the challenges, solutions, and current landscape of the home modification process from a clinicians and contractors perspective. Mark Richmann is with VGM Homelink, Melissa Anderson, and Steve Kerschke are with QLI and Kintinu Telerehab. For more information about the organizations represented, check out their websites below:VGM Homelink: https://www.vgmhomelink.com/QLI: https://qliomaha.com/Kintinu Telerehab: https://kintinutelerehab.com/Support the show

In this episode I talk to Ray Maczik, President of The Standing Company who manufacture and distribute standing wheelchairs across the US and Ed Bell, a strawberry farmer from Indiana who uses these products in his everyday life. In this podcast we discuss the importance standing plays in Ed's life from the medical benefits, to economic impacts, to the psycho-social perspective of being able to stand at his daughter's wedding. We hope you enjoy. For more information about The Standing Company and Ed's strawberry farm check out the links below. https://thestandingcompany.com/https://www.eatmorestrawberries.com/ Support the show

This episode was originally recorded in 2021 with a close friend of mine James Pazour, OTR/L. James with colleagues has ran the seating and mobility clinic at St. Luke's Hospital (part of UnityPoint Health) in Cedar Rapids, IA for over 20 years. In this episode we discuss the evolution of the evaluation and the important role learning has in this specialized practice. I am so thankful to have worked with James and have the utmost respect and appreciation for my time spent with him. We hope you enjoy!For more information about the seating clinic at St. Luke's Hospital check out their website here: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/services-inpatient-rehabilitation-services.aspx  Support the show

In this latest episode of Rehabilitation Today, I sat down with Mark Chapman VP, Business Development with Medway Air Ambulance to discuss his career in the rehabilitation field and where patient transportation fits into the mix. A theme emerged throughout the conversation that warms my heart. At the end of the day no matter the line of business, we are here for the patient at one of the most crucial times in their lives. You can find out more about Medway Air Ambulance on their website at https://www.medwayair.com/ We hope you enjoy!Support the show

This episode was previously recorded in 2021, but is still very relevant today. In this interview I sat down with Greg Packer, President of US Rehab (A VGM Company) and discussed what CRT (Complex Rehabilitation Technology) is, why it's important to have highly trained, educated, and certified ATPs (Assistive Technology Professional), and service technicians involved in the evaluation and provision of these products to consumers. Greg is a well respected advocate in the CRT community and I am so thankful for the opportunity to speak with him. I hope you enjoy. For more information on US Rehab and the benefits they provide, check them out at https://www.vgm.com/communities/us-rehab/ Support the show

In this podcast I had a chance to sit down with Robert Pare' of Consultative Review & Rehabilitation. Robert has been in the field for numerous decades spanning several fields including vocational rehabilitation, forensic analysis, and catastrophic case management. Robert has been a long standing advocate for case management through the years and I was so grateful for the chance to interview him. I hope you enjoy listening to our discussion as we discuss topics from continuing education to humanizing healthcare. For more information on Consultative Review & Rehabilitation or to connect with Robert, check out his link on IARP (International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals) or on Linkedin.IARPhttps://connect.rehabpro.org/people/robert-pare Linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-j-par%C3%A9-40972413/Support the show

In this engaging episode of Rehabilitation Today I had the privilege of speaking with Steve Kerschke, Director of Marketing at QLI, and Brad Dexter, Physical Therapist at Kintinu Telerehab on how learning is woven throughout what they do professionally, personally, and how it can be a game changer for you. For more information on QLI check out their website: https://qliomaha.com/For more information on Kintinu Telerehab check out their website: https://kintinutelerehab.com/Support the show

In this episode I host Josh Schuette, a highly motivated man know for his flashy suits and incomparable  energy. Josh is well-known for his ability to make colleagues and patients smile and brighten their day.  A therapist by trade Josh leads the workers compensation program of the world renown Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville, FL. We discuss what it means to be patient centered, emerging technology, and why receiving the right care matters. Check out Brooks Rehabilitation here: https://brooksrehab.org/Support the show

In this interview I had the pleasure of having Mike Wilson of Numotion on to talk about service and repair in complex rehabilitation technology (CRT) and the advancements in form of virtual services Mike has been instrumental in implementing which has shown exciting results allowing Numotion to service their patients faster and with better results. Check out Numotion here: https://www.numotion.com/Support the show