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Picking Our Brain with Shepherd Center

The Official Podcast of Shepherd Center, a private, not-for-profit hospital specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury and brain injury.

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Rehabilitation Process for Athletes Who Sustain Spinal Cord Injury

Rehabilitation Process for Athletes Who Sustain Spinal Cord Injury

Athletes have long thrived at Shepherd Center. Over the past 41 years, Shepherd Center has treated countless patient-ath... Read more

28 Jun 2016

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How to Prevent Pressure Ulcers in People with Spinal Cord Injury

How to Prevent Pressure Ulcers in People with Spinal Cord Injury

People with spinal cord injury and other conditions that limit movement are at great risk for pressure ulcer development... Read more

10 Nov 2015

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Preventative Measures for Coronavirus

Preventative Measures for Coronavirus

Dr. Michael Yochelson and Dr. Jesse Couk discuss Coronavirus, how it spreads, symptoms and preventative measures you sho... Read more

8 Mar 2020

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Spinal Cord Injury Research: Working Toward a Cure While Injury Prevention Efforts are Expanding

Spinal Cord Injury Research: Working Toward a Cure While Injury Prevention Efforts are Expanding

Congress has designated September as National Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Awareness Month. In addition to raising awareness... Read more

8 Sep 2015

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How to Get Fit When Living with a Physical Disability

How to Get Fit When Living with a Physical Disability

Shepherd Center embraces a total approach to fitness and wellness that emphasizes physical and mental wellbeing. Facilit... Read more

15 Feb 2016

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Tips for Returning to Work After Rehabilitation for a Spinal Cord or Brain Injury

Tips for Returning to Work After Rehabilitation for a Spinal Cord or Brain Injury

Every October, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy celebrates National Disability Empl... Read more

12 Oct 2015

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The Role of CBD Products in Managing Multiple Sclerosis

The Role of CBD Products in Managing Multiple Sclerosis

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant often used by patients as an oil to manage ... Read more

23 Oct 2017

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How to Know When You Should See a Pain Specialist

How to Know When You Should See a Pain Specialist

Chronic pain is in an extremely complex and poorly understood medical problem that can have profound effects on one’s ph... Read more

16 Sep 2019

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SCI in the First 72 Hours

SCI in the First 72 Hours

Today, Shepherd Center access case manager Dorea Fowler discusses treatments for people with spinal cord injury in the f... Read more

8 Mar 2017

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The Latest in Assistive Technology for Spinal Cord and Brain Injury

The Latest in Assistive Technology for Spinal Cord and Brain Injury

Shepherd Center's Assistive Technology Center works with technologies like smart phones, tablets and voice-activated dev... Read more

7 Sep 2018

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Bridging the Gap Between Rehab and Home with Recreation Therapy

Bridging the Gap Between Rehab and Home with Recreation Therapy

Cecilia Rider the Associate Manager of the Recreation Therapist Department at Shepherd Center shares why recreation is i... Read more

4 Mar 2019

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Research to Improve Quality of Life for People with Multiple Sclerosis

Research to Improve Quality of Life for People with Multiple Sclerosis

Shepherd Center engages in research to improve clinical outcomes and the quality of life for individuals with multiple s... Read more

7 Jun 2016

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Common Complications After Discharge from Rehabilitation for Brain and Spinal Cord Injury

Common Complications After Discharge from Rehabilitation for Brain and Spinal Cord Injury

Secondary complications are a major health issue for people living with brain and spinal cord injury. Secondary conditio... Read more

22 Dec 2016

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The Ongoing Medical Needs of Patients With Catastrophic Injury

The Ongoing Medical Needs of Patients With Catastrophic Injury

Patients with catastrophic injury face a higher severity of illness requiring complex medical management. As medical com... Read more

8 Nov 2017

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Family Systems After Brain Injury

Family Systems After Brain Injury

Brain injury affects the entire family, not just the injured person, and the support of the family system plays a signif... Read more

20 Sep 2016

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Taking Control of MS with Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Wellness Programs

Taking Control of MS with Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Wellness Programs

Ian Flannery discusses the MS Wellness program at Shepherd Center. He explains the different approaches of care, and how... Read more

29 Mar 2019

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Rehabilitation Admissions Under Workers’ Compensation

Rehabilitation Admissions Under Workers’ Compensation

Are you a workers' compensation case manager, claims manager or life care planner who are seeking options for their inju... Read more

4 Dec 2016

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The Value of Peer Support After Injury

The Value of Peer Support After Injury

People with spinal cord injuries and their families often feel anxious about returning home after rehabilitation and dea... Read more

15 Mar 2017

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Stroke: Recognizing Symptoms is Vital to Recovery

Stroke: Recognizing Symptoms is Vital to Recovery

About 700,000 strokes occur in the United States each year. To serve the healthcare needs of these patients, Shepherd Ce... Read more

11 Jan 2017

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Accessibility in Public Spaces and Wheelchair Etiquette

Accessibility in Public Spaces and Wheelchair Etiquette

In today's podcast, Pete Anziano, Shepherd Center Peer Support Manager discusses wheelchair accessibility in public spac... Read more

18 Nov 2019

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