Welcome to this 2024 Kessler Foundation Baird Visiting Educational Professorship Lecture podcast.Lisa Ottomanelli, PhD, a prominent researcher in the field of spinal cord injury (SCI) and disabilities, was a featured speaker at the 2023 Kessl

RealTalk MS Interview: Cognitive Rehabilitation and MS with Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD

Mar 1st, 2024 9m 55s

Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD, is a widely recognized leader in cognitive rehabilitation for multiple sclerosis and traumatic brain injury at Kessler Foundation. Here are excerpts from her 2023 interview with Jon Strum, RealTalk MS.For more inform

What is cognitive rehabilitation?

Mar 1st, 2024 2m 24s

Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2024-01/What%20is%20cognitive%20rehabilitation-TRANSCRIPT.pdfExpertly Explained: Insights with Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhDNancy Chiaravalloti, PhD, is a widely recognized

What is the modified Story Memory Technique (KF-mSMT) protocol?

Mar 1st, 2024 1m 6s

Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2024-01/What%20is%20the%20modified%20Story%20Memory%20Technique%20%28KF-mSMT%29%20protocol-TRANSCRIPT.pdf Expertly Explained: Insights with Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhDNan

Which cognitive functions are commonly affected by MS?

Mar 1st, 2024 1m 19s

Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2024-01/Which%20cognitive%20functions%20are%20commonly%20affected%20by%20MS-TRANSCRIPT.pdfExpertly Explained: Insights with Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhDNancy Chiaravalloti

Gain Resilience After TBI with Yoga and Mindfulness

Jan 29th, 2024 58m 44s

Explore how using specialized yoga and mindfulness exercises, developed by national nonprofit LoveYourBrain, can help individuals with traumatic brain injury. Hear tips from certified brain injury specialist and registered yoga teacher Dr. Kyla

My Invisible Injury presented by Kelsey Boyer

Nov 20th, 2023 54m 56s

Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2023-11/2023%20FALL%20BrainStorm%20My%20Invisible%20Injury%20presented%20by%20Kelsey%20Boyer-TRANSCRIPT.pdfWatch our Fall Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Virtual Speakers S

Survey for Veterans with Spinal Cord Injury Addresses Employment Barriers

Nov 10th, 2023 12m 40s

Fast Takes - Episode 49In this episode, Dr. Denise Fyffe, senior research scientist in our Center for Spinal Cord Injury and Outcomes and Assesments Research, talks about her peer-reviewed article, “Multi-Phase Veteran Engagement to Develop a

How to Live with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury - The Brainlash Way with Gail Denton

Sep 11th, 2023 56m 19s

Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2023-09/How%20to%20Live%20with%20Mild%20Traumatic%20Brain%20Injury-The%20Brainlash%20with%20Gail-Denton-2023-Summer-BrainStorm-TRANSCRIPT.pdfTune in to our Summer Brains

Novel Brain Injury Study Expands Prism Adaptation Treatment to Right-Sided Spatial Neglect

Jul 5th, 2023 4m 32s

Fast Takes Episode 48Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2023-06/Novel%20Brain%20Injury%20Study%20Expands%20Prism%20Adaptation%20Treatment%20to%20Right-Sided%20Spatial%20Neglect%20-%20Episode%2048-TRANSCRI

Transition to the World After Brain Injury

Jun 1st, 2023 46m 14s

2023 Spring BrainStormRead the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2023-06/2023%20Spring%20Brainstorm-Mike-at-the-Mic_Transition%20to%20the%20World%20After%20Brain%20Injury-TRANSCRIPT.pdfKessler Foundation, in pa

10-Minute Silence with Bell Tones Meditation

May 22nd, 2023 11m 4s

Mindful Meditation Ep. 5 Extended - 10-Minute Silence with Bell TonesWelcome to Kessler Foundation’s new four-part meditation series Mindful Meditation. The Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research is adapting mindfulness intervention metho

10-Minute Loving Kindness Meditation

May 15th, 2023 11m 53s

Mindful Meditation Ep. 4 - 10-Minute Loving KindnessWelcome to Kessler Foundation’s new four-part meditation series Mindful Meditation. The Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research is adapting mindfulness intervention methods to help improv

20-Minute Loving Kindness Meditation

May 15th, 2023 21m 6s

Mindful Meditation Ep. 4 Extended - 20-Minute Loving KindnessWelcome to Kessler Foundation’s new four-part meditation series Mindful Meditation. The Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research is adapting mindfulness intervention methods to he

20-Minute Body Scan Meditation

May 8th, 2023 21m

Mindful Meditation Ep. 3 Extended - 20 Minute Body ScanWelcome to Kessler Foundation’s new four-part meditation series Mindful Meditation. The Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research is adapting mindfulness intervention methods to help imp

10-Minute Body Scan Meditation

May 8th, 2023 11m 55s

Mindful Meditation Ep. 3 - 10 Minute Body ScanWelcome to Kessler Foundation’s new four-part meditation series Mindful Meditation. The Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research is adapting mindfulness intervention methods to help improve cont

10-Minute Awareness of Breath Meditation

May 1st, 2023 11m 53s

Mindful Meditation Ep. 2 Extended - 10-MInute Awareness of BreathWelcome to Kessler Foundation’s new four-part meditation series Mindful Meditation. The Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research is adapting mindfulness intervention methods

Mindful Meditation - Welcome

May 1st, 2023 3m 39s

Mindful Meditation Ep. 1 - WelcomeWelcome to Kessler Foundation’s new four-part meditation series Mindful Meditation. The Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research is adapting mindfulness intervention methods to help improve control of atte

5-Minute Awareness of Breath Meditation

May 1st, 2023 6m 15s

Mindful Meditation Ep. 2 - 5-MInute Awareness of BreathWelcome to Kessler Foundation’s new four-part meditation series Mindful Meditation. The Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research is adapting mindfulness intervention methods to help im

5-Minute Silence with Bell Tones Meditation

Apr 26th, 2023 6m 5s

Mindful Meditation Ep. 5 - 5-Minute Silence with Bell TonesWelcome to Kessler Foundation’s new four-part meditation series Mindful Meditation. The Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research is adapting mindfulness intervention methods to help

Most Likely to Survive: Matt Faulkner

Apr 26th, 2023 24m

Most Likely to Survive: Matt FaulknerRead the transcript: https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2023-04/KesslerFoundation-2023%20Winter%20Brainstorm_Most%20Likely%20to%20Survive%20-%20Matt%20Faulkner.pdfAt age 18, Matt Faulkner’

Ray Ruben: Recruiting and Motivating Participants for TBI and MS Research-Ep7

Mar 10th, 2023 8m 23s

Life at Kessler Foundation - Episode 7Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2023-03/ray%20ruben-recruiting-and-motivating-participants-for-tbi-and-ms-research-TRANSCRIPT.pdfRay Ruben, a research assistant

Returning for a New Job, Title, and Responsibilities - Stephanie Jimenez

Feb 28th, 2023 14m 5s

Life at Kessler Foundation - Episode 8Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2023-06/Life%20at%20Kessler%20Foundation-Returning%20for%20a%20New%20Job_Title_and%20Responsibilities-Stephanie%20Jimenez.pdfStep

Using nerve transfer to restore hand and arm function after spinal cord injury - Dr. Ida Fox

Feb 23rd, 2023 35m 4s

Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2023-02/Using%20nerve%20transfer%20to%20restore%20hand%20and%20arm%20function%20after%20spinal%20cord%20injury-Dr-Ida-Fox-TRANSCRIPT.pdfWelcome to the 2022 Northern New

Celebrating UN International Women & Girls in Science: Dr. Ada X. Chen shares her perspective

Feb 9th, 2023 19m 33s

Fast Takes – Episode 47Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2023-02/celebrating-un-international-women-and-girls%20in-science_dr-ada-X-chen-shares-her-perspective-TRANSCRIPT.pdf Welcome to a Fast Takes #W