Brain & Body Things

Exercise and fitness with neurological disorders.

October 16, 2023 Dr. Natasha Mehta Season 3 Episode 4
Brain & Body Things
Exercise and fitness with neurological disorders.
Show Notes

Dr. Meredith Smith received her doctorate in Physical Therapy from Elon University and her Bachelor’s degree from the College of Charleston in Exercise Science. She completed a neurologic residency program with OhioHealth and Ohio University. Meredith is a Board Certified Neurologic and Geriatric Clinical Specialist. She works in the outpatient setting treating individuals with neurologic and/or vestibular diagnoses. Meredith is also an adjunct professor with Bowling Green State University's DPT program in the neurologic and aging adult classes. Her clinical passion is treating individuals who have had a brain injury or stroke and is a strong advocate for best practice initiatives with these populations.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The neurologic benefits of high intensity exercise.
  • Aging with an exercise program.
  • The basic components to every exercise program.
  • Specific guidelines and considerations for: stroke, spinal cord injury, Parkinsons disease, multiple sclerosis, and traumatic brain injury.


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