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In this episode of the Know Stroke Podcast, hosts Mike Garrow and David Dansereau welcome Vineet Johnson, a licensed physical therapist and entrepreneur, to explore the transformative potential of neuroplasticity in stroke rehabilitation. Vineet discusses the development of his iRegain device, highlighting its focus on gamification, patient engagement, and home therapy. The conversation delves into the challenges of funding, the importance of clinical trial access, and success stories from patients. Vineet envisions a future where affordable and accessible technologies drive recovery.

Episode highlights:

• Discover how over 32 years of expertise in physical therapy and neuroscience shaped Vineet Johnson's innovative approach to stroke recovery.
• Learn about the MyHand™ System, a revolutionary device that leverages neuroplasticity to help stroke and brain injury survivors regain hand function.
• Understand how gamification boosts patient motivation and engagement during therapy.
• Explore how data tracking drives measurable progress and improved clinical outcomes.
• Hear about the challenges healthcare startups face, from funding to raising awareness of clinical trials.
• Get insights into iRegained’s mission to make rehabilitation accessible, affordable, and effective for all.

Learn more about IRegained LLC here - https://iregained.ca/index.php
Connect with Vineet - vineet@iregained.ca

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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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In this episode of the Know Stroke Podcast, Rachel Forman, a stroke neurologist at Yale, discusses the latest American Stroke Association guidelines for stroke prevention. The conversation covers various topics including the importance of social determinants of health, dietary recommendations, exercise, blood pressure control, and the role of GLP-1 medications. Rachel emphasizes the need for individualized care and community engagement to effectively address stroke risks and improve patient outcomes. She also highlights the significance of mental health support for stroke survivors and the importance of awareness around gender-specific risks.

Takeaways

• Social determinants of health are critical stroke risk factors.
• Exercise is essential for stroke prevention and recovery.
• Dietary changes should be realistic and gradual for patients.
• Blood pressure control is vital for preventing strokes.
• GLP-1 medications can aid in stroke prevention but should be combined with lifestyle changes.
• Women face unique stroke risks, especially during pregnancy.
• Community engagement is necessary for effective stroke prevention.
• Mental health support is crucial for stroke survivors.
• Healthcare providers must tailor recommendations to individual patient needs.
• Education and awareness are key in reducing stroke incidence.

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Episode 74 Guest Lester Leung,MD- Founder Headway Neurology,LLC
In Season 2 Episode 7 we first interviewed Lester Y. Leung, MD, MSc of Tufts MC.
Dr Leung is a Board Certified Vascular & Neneral Neurologist, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Director, Comprehensive Stroke Center at Tufts Medical Center and Director and Founder, Stroke and Young Adults (SAYA) Program.

In this episode we caught up with Dr. Leung again to learn about the launch of his new Advancing Stroke Recovery Program (ASR) at Headway Neurology,LLC

Headway Neurology LLC is a neurology micropractice based in Newton, MA. Dr. Leung has been serving Eastern Massachusetts and surrounding states since 2015. Headway Neurology operates as a direct care (self pay) practice in order to improve access and scheduling flexibility and minimize overhead (providing a more personal experience, unfettered by corporate healthcare).
Learn more: https://www.headwayneurology.com/
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