NeuroNotes

NeuroNotes

Hosted by: PhysiKits

Sam and Kenzo from PhysiKits break down the science of neurological conditions and physiotherapy management into bite-sized notes and take-home tips. Plus some laughs along the way!

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Episodes

#19 How Stress Affects MS Symptoms

Continuing our miniseries on factors that cause fluctuations in MS symptoms, today we're tackling stress.   Stemming from either physical or emotional stimuli, the stress response is a physiological process baked into...
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#18 Uhthoff's Phenomenon: Why Heat Exacerbates MS Symptoms

If you live with MS, you may have experienced increases in symptoms after a hot shower, during summer, or after exercise. That isn't your imagination! It's a known process called "Uhthoff's Phenomenon", with...
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#17 What Causes MS? (The Study that Changed Everything!)

"What causes MS?" is a question we get asked all the time - and for good reason! A complete answer to the question still doesn't exist, but recent scientific breakthroughs mean that we are now closer than ever... and...
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#16 MS Diagnosis to Half Marathon: Issie's Story

This is a special one, our first ever guest episode! Introducing Issie: a young lady diagnosed with MS four years ago.  Tune in as Issie shares her MS diagnosis journey, her lifestyle and mindset shifts that made the...
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#15 Relapses vs Progression: The Two Faces of MS

This third episode of our multiple sclerosis deep-dive is short but important - unpacking what MS diagnoses actually mean. Today we discuss the main types of MS, the difference between relapses and progression, and...
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#14 Multiple Sclerosis: First Symptoms & Diagnostic Journey

This is the second episode of our multiple sclerosis deep-dive, and today we cover the start of the diagnostic journey. Tune in as we discuss the early signs of MS, what the first episode of demyelination is called,...
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#13 Multiple Sclerosis: Where Do We Even Begin?

Welcome to NeuroNotes! A podcast hosted by Kenzo and Sam, two neurological physiotherapists and the brains behind PhysiKits. Today marks the start of shift to condition-specific episode blocks - beginning with...
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#12 What's Coming Next for NeuroNotes

Welcome to NeuroNotes! A podcast hosted by Kenzo and Sam, two neurological physiotherapists and the brains behind PhysiKits. We're 3 months into our YouTube journey now, and are taking a moment to reflect.Tune in as...
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#11 Research Reacts: Glia - Friend or Foe?

Welcome to Research Reacts!  This is our little sub-series within NeuroNotes, where we talk through new research papers that we think will be interesting or useful for people living with neurological conditions. In...
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#10 How is Neuro Rehab Different for Kids vs Adults?

Welcome to NeuroNotes! A podcast hosted by Kenzo and Sam, two neurological physiotherapists and the brains behind PhysiKits. Today we talk about the difference between neurological rehabilitation in children versus...
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#9 Cerebellar Stroke - Is It Really Weakness? (Case Study 1)

Welcome to NeuroNotes! A podcast hosted by Kenzo and Sam, two neurological physiotherapists and the brains behind PhysiKits.  Today’s episode is a bit different, and our first “Case Study” - where we detail a real...
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#8 Can I Exercise Safely At Home?

Welcome to NeuroNotes! A podcast hosted by Kenzo and Sam, two neurological physiotherapists and the brains behind PhysiKits.  Today we tackle one of the major barriers to exercising at home with a neurological...
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