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On episode 84, hosts David Dansereau and Mike Garrow sit down with Gary Viles, founder of Neuro Rehab Recovery Inc., to explore how he and his team are breaking down barriers in neurorehabilitation. From his beginnings as a clinician to launching an innovative medical device distribution company, Gary shares his mission to democratize access to cutting-edge rehab technologies like the G4 Foot Drop FES System, exoskeletons, and the new Journey Frame. Whether you're a provider, innovator, or patient, this episode will expand your view of what’s possible in neuro recovery.

Key Takeaways:

• 4 Barriers to Tech Adoption: Gary breaks down common obstacles that limit the use of neurorehabilitation tech—including cost, training, awareness, and integration—and how his team is working to overcome them.
• Inside the Toolkit: Learn about Neuro Rehab Recovery’s tech portfolio
• Telehealth-Enabled Training: Their model includes built-in clinical training and ongoing support via virtual care to empower clinics and improve adoption.
• The Future of Connecting Rehab: Discover how their technologies are integrating with wearable data to track progress, motivate and guide recovery.
• Improving Access: Gary shares how his company is helping clinics in underserved communities and what they’re looking for in clinical partners.
• Success Stories: How Neuro Rehab Recovery’s tools have already helped improve patient outcomes and restored independence. Be sure to see Gary's tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne on his Linkedin page.
• The Magic Wand Moment: Hear Gary’s big-picture thinking on how he envisions a redesigned exosuit for better patient access and outcomes. Tony Stark watch out!

Resources:
Visit: neurorehabrecovery.com

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In this special follow-up episode of the Know Stroke Podcast, we welcome back Dr. Teresa Kimberley to dive into the one-year outcome study of Vivistim — the first FDA-approved vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy for chronic stroke rehabilitation.

Dr. Kimberley, a leading researcher in neuroplasticity and motor recovery, shares key insights from the study, exploring how Vivistim supports long-term functional gains in stroke survivors. We discuss what the findings mean for brain plasticity, how VNS stacks up against other rehabilitation options, and what’s next in the field of neurorehabilitation.

Whether you’re a clinician, stroke survivor, caregiver, or simply curious about cutting-edge stroke recovery science, this conversation offers valuable takeaways on the future of VNS therapy.

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Episode Overview:
In this powerful episode of the Know Stroke Podcast, we're diving into a bold and urgent mission: educating one million kids on how to recognize the signs of stroke.

We sit down with the team behind this ambitious initiative—Sevaro CEO Raj Narula and Yale School of Medicine’s Rebecca DiBiase and Samuel Namian—to explore how they’re bringing stroke education into schools across the country.

Together, they’re combining clinical expertise, innovative delivery models, and a shared belief that kids can play a pivotal role in saving lives.

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why stroke awareness education belongs in the classroom
• How Sevaro and Yale are partnering to reach 1 million students
• What makes their FAST education program effective and engaging for youth
• The challenges and opportunities of implementing health education at scale
• Personal stories that fuel their passion for this mission

📌 Resources & Links:

• Sevaro CHLD Initiative
• BEFAST, Be a Superhero – Amazon
• Yale Neurology Department

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