Prof. Margaret J Mayston AM PhD SFHEA FCSP FACPIN, Prof Mayston trained as a physiotherapist in Melbourne, Australia before traveling to London to undertake specialist studies in childhood neurodisability (Bobath). This was followed by an academic career in science, completing an MSc in Human & Applied Physiology (Kings College London), a PhD in neurophysiology, and then 3-year Wellcome Trust funded postdoctoral fellowship both at University College London (UCL). Since 2000 Prof Mayton has combined a clinical and academic career based at University College London where she is currently a ..read more

Kelly Mahler OTD, OTR/L, earned a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Misericordia University, Dallas, PA. She has been an occupational therapist for 20 years, serving school-aged children and adults. Kelly is winner of multiple awards, including the 2020 American Occupational Therapy Association Emerging and Innovative Practice Award & a Mom’s Choice Gold Medal. She is an adjunct faculty member at Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA as well as at Misericordia University, Dallas, PA. Kelly is a co-principal investigator in several research projects pertaining to topics such as int ..read more

Julie Vaughan-Graham PT, PhD Advanced IBITA Instructor (Honorary Life Member 2020) Founder, Physio-Logic and iNeuroRehab Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct), School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Canada This WiredOn interview is a passionate and engaging conversation with Dr Julie Vaughan-Graham, PT, PhD. Julie shares insights from her research on the Bobath concept, and the importance of postural control, selective movement and movement variability and efficiency. We discuss ..read more

Scroll down to the podcast player to listen or find us on Spotify, iTunes or Stitcher. In the evolving landscape of pediatric neurorehabilitation, the emergence of therapeutic coaching has marked a paradigm shift. This approach, which marries therapeutic principles with the empowering dynamics of coaching, is designed to effect profound, tangible changes in the lives of children and their families. Occupational Performance Coaching (OPC) is a distinctive coaching methodology that positions families and goal setting at the heart of therapeutic interventions. The mind behind this transformative ..read more

Discover a game-changing tool designed for academics, but so user friendly that therapists like you and me can transform the way we do evidence based practice! Scite.ai is an online program. An artificial intelligence tool that is revolutionizing the way we can interact with research and is perfect for non-techy, on-the-mat clinicians to access, analyze, and utilize research easier and faster than ever before! Say goodbye to tedious searches and hello to comprehensive evidence at your fingertips As a passionate, busy therapist who understands the importance of evidence-based practice, you kno ..read more

The essence of evidence-based practice lies in the intersection of theory and practice, particularly when it comes to the complex and ever-changing nature of pediatric therapy. While therapists have long recognized the therapeutic benefits of TheraTogs in their day-to-day practice, research in this area has often fallen short of capturing the value and impact we see. Fortunately, recent publications have begun to bridge this gap, shedding light on the effectiveness of TheraTogs and aligning with therapists' real-world experiences. In this fascinating interview, I had the privilege of sitting ..read more

Per Ollgaard, the founder of Solemaids, insoles designed specifically for children suffering from Sever's disease. Solemaids alleviate heel pain by removing pressure from the rear of the heels using a wedge. This causes the heels to "float," providing much-needed relief to children suffering from this condition. The insoles are made from high-quality materials and are designed to fit snugly into a child's shoe, ensuring maximum comfort and support. Per's passion for feet and running related injuries led him to develop Solemaids more than 20 years ago which he is still supplying from his in-ho ..read more

I am passionate and determined to create opportunities for people with blindness and low vision to meet their goals for independence." Dr. Bronwen Scott is a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) based in Melbourne, Australia. She has over 35 years of experience **teaching orientation and mobility (O&M)** to children and adults in both Australia and the United Kingdom. Bronwen has previously been involved in coordinating and training O&M Specialists in the UK and Australia, and currently lectures for Macquarie University on the Master of Disability (Sensory Disability ..read more

Evidence based practice (EBP) has become an aversive phrase for me over the past few years, even as I immersed myself in writing up a thesis for my PhD. It’s a little surprising to reflect on this actually, considering one of the significant factors influencing my decision to undertake a PhD was that I love nothing more than immersing myself in the research. I started a PhD so I could have legitimate reason to sit on my but and read publications all day. So how’d we go from loving research to being allergic to the phrase EBP? Well the above mythbusters article published in Feb 2021 in the jour ..read more

,Julie Hannan Perfect, PT, DPT, PCS Physical Therapist Doctor of Physical Therapy Pediatric Certified Specialist Julie Hannan Perfect works in early intervention, school-based, and outpatient settings with children and adults who have developmental disabilities. She graduated from Northwestern University with a BS in Physical Therapy in 1980 and a DPT in Pediatric Sciences in 2017. In 2015, she became a certified pediatric clinical specialist. Julie works as a part-time professor at University of the Pacific, Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and Samuel Merritt University ..read more