In this podcast, Irene Ward, PT, DPT, and Kayla Kautz, PT, neurological physical therapy experts, discuss how healthcare professionals can support individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) by helping them access resources that encourage physical activity to improve health, fitness, and overall well-being. They address common barriers after TBI, such as limited accessibility, transportation, cost, and cognitive challenges, and stress the importance of communication, identifying individual needs, and finding creative solutions for staying active. The speakers suggest setting specific goals and using community support groups as strategies to overcome obstacles and highlight several fitness programs in New Jersey tailored for individuals with neurological conditions.

To learn more, visit:
Irene Ward, PT, DPT, clinical research coordinator for the Brain Injury Program at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation https://www.neuropt.org/about-us/leadership

Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injury

Health promotion and wellness resource for clinicians and individuals with TBI: 
https://www.neuropt.org/practice-resources/health-promotion-and-wellness

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This podcast was recorded on September 24, 2024, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.