Host Polly Swingle is joined by Lauren Souders, MOTR/L, CBIS, CSRS, and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Neurolutions, to talk about the IpsiHand device for stroke recovery.

As an occupational therapist by training, Lauren has spent her entire career in adult neurorehabilitation. She began as a clinician at The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis, an affiliate of Washington University in St. Louis, where she worked alongside the research team that conceived IpsiHand in its earliest days. She helped author the initial study protocol and has grown with the company ever since - shepherding the technology through clinical trials, peer‑reviewed publications, and the regulatory pathway that earned IpsiHand both FDA Breakthrough Device designation and De Novo clearance. After clearance, she helped lead the organization through commercialization and into broader clinical adoption.

Lauren has authored numerous publications and delivered presentations at national and international forums, but her most enduring focus is advocacy: ensuring that stroke survivors have evidence‑based access to therapies that meaningfully improve their quality of life. That mission is personal. Beyond the patients she has cared for, Lauren brought her grandmother into her own home during the COVID‑19 pandemic and cared for her after she sustained a severe stroke — an experience that deepened her understanding of the toll stroke takes on families as well as individuals.

She is also a mother of three, including a child with a rare neurogenetic condition, and is a passionate advocate within the pediatric neuro-community as well. Her and her husband also share their home with three crazy dogs. When she isn't working or advocating, she can most often be found visiting family in Bermuda.

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https://www.neurolutions.com/

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Host Polly Swingle is joined by Annie Goldman, PT, DPT, NCS, and regional MyoPro specialist to talk about the latest Myomo technology.

Annie Goldman is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and board-certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist. She earned her DPT from Emory University and completed a neurologic residency with OhioHealth in Columbus, Ohio. Her clinical background includes both direct patient care and clinical research, with a focus on neurologic rehabilitation.

In 2025, Annie transitioned to a clinical specialist role with Myomo, where she continues to work directly with patients while also training therapists and caregivers to use the MyoPro, a myoelectric orthosis that helps restore arm and hand function. She teaches continuing education courses and contributes to clinical research and product development, including testing to support FDA approval of new innovations.

This work brings her into close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of physical and occupational therapists, engineers, orthotists, and business professionals, all focused on advancing technology and improving outcomes for individuals with neurologic injuries.

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https://myomo.com/what-https://myomo.com/what-is-a-myopro-orthosis/is-a-myopro-orthosis/

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617-875-6477 Annie.Goldman@myomo.com

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Host Polly Swingle is joined by team members of the Concentrated Stroke Rehab Program (CSR) to talk about the evolution and effectiveness of the program over the last few years.

Elise Thompson, MSOT, OTRL, is an occupational therapist that graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Master's of Occupational Therapy. Soon after graduating, Elise started with TRP and has been here for a year and a half. She has taken part in both the PMP and CSR program in the Livonia clinic. She is passionate about helping individuals with neurological conditions return to what they love doing most.

Dr. Kayla Diebold, PT, DPT, CSRS is a Lead Physical Therapist and the Site Coordinator of Clinical Education at The Recovery Project. She has specialized in the treatment of neurological diseases and disorders since 2017 with special interest in Parkinson’s Disease, Stroke, and Vestibular disorders. She is a Certified Stroke Rehab Specialist and heads the medical programming group for stroke at The Recovery Project. Kayla also has certifications in PWR! and Rock Steady Boxing for the management of Parkinson’s Disease. She is a guest lecturer in the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Macomb Community College and frequently presents on topics involving physical therapy management of neurological diseases and disorders across the continuum of care.

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