NeuroNotes

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 Multiple Sclerosis. In this episode we talk through what MS really is, why demyelination causes the various multiple sclerosis symptoms, and why it varies so much from person to person.

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 we discuss what's been working, what's been hard, and what we've learned along the way. We also get a bit personal with clinical wins, NDIS frustrations, and the realities of building something new alongside full-time clinical work. And importantly we explain why the next phase is going all-in on multiple sclerosis!

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 this first episode, we cover a review published in January 2026 titled “Glial Cells as Key Mediators in the Pathophysiology of Neurodegenerative Diseases”, by Bogus and colleagues (yes - real name!) 🔗 Full paper here: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms27020884 This fascinating review collates the emerging science around glia, the long overlooked cells of the nervous system, and the roles they may play in the disease processes of Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, and ALS.  Tune in to learn more!

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 adults. This is a speciality of Sam's, who has a lot of experience working with children with Cerebral Palsy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, and more. Tune in to learn about the types of conditions that tend to affect early-age, how rehab goals differ, and how these change across the lifespan!

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 client’s journey with a neurological condition (anonymous of course!) Our first case is a man who suffered from a cerebellar haemorrhagic stroke in his 50s. We detail his journey from diagnosis, our findings on assessment, and his progress so far with neurological rehab. Importantly, his story is a perfect example of when certain neurological symptoms masquerade as others. This is one you don’t want to miss!

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 condition: fear!  We talk through the key factors needed to exercise safely, what equipment you need, how to get started, and when to get help.

Today we talk about exercise, and why we as physios seem to be obsessed with it! We cover the overall health benefits, how it impacts the brain and nervous system physiologically, and how we target different neurological impairments by prescribing specific exercise types. It isn't all about jogging or weight lifting!

Welcome to NeuroNotes! A podcast hosted by Kenzo and Sam, two neurological physiotherapists and the brains behind PhysiKits.  Our mission is to make high-quality neurological rehabilitation and science information understandable and accessible to all those driven to learn more about their neurological condition - from brain injuries and stroke, to neurodegenerative conditions like multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease. New episodes coming weekly, so stay-tuned! Leave any questions or topic ideas in the comments below.  —  Today, by popular community demand, we talk about how to improve consistency with rehabilitation exercises - by making them more fun! We cover the common barriers that people struggle with, how we recommend overcoming them, and whether this approach works for all people (or not).  Recommended books from the episode:  "Atomic Habits" by James Clear  "Grit" by Angela Duckworth

Today we tackle the second half of brain injuries - neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, ALS, and more. We discuss the different kinds of neurodegenerative disease processes, our best understanding of their causes, and how they affect the nervous system different to create different symptoms.

Today we tackle a huge topic - brain injuries. We discuss the different causes of brain injuries, how they differ from other neurological conditions, and how different symptoms can occur depending on the part of the brain that was injured.

Today we talk about the journey to diagnosis. This can be a huge rollercoaster for some, heart breaking for others, and occasionally a welcome answer that has been searched for for years. New episodes coming weekly, so stay-tuned! Leave any questions or topic ideas in the comments below.

Today we talk about key ways of getting the most out of your rehab. This involves how you work with the clinician, and how to approach rehab yourself! We also dive into some of the guiding principles of neuro rehab, and how to factor these in from the beginning. New episodes coming weekly, so stay-tuned! Leave any questions or topic ideas in the comments below.   Our Website: https://www.physikits.com   SOCIAL LINKS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/physikits Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physikits TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@physikits 

Welcome to NeuroNotes! A podcast hosted by Kenzo and Sam, two neurological physiotherapists and the brains behind PhysiKits. Our mission is to make high-quality neurological rehabilitation and science information understandable and accessible to all those driven to learn more about their neurological condition - from brain injuries and stroke, to neurodegenerative conditions like multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease. New episodes coming weekly, so stay-tuned! Full video versions available on https://youtube.com/@physikits Leave any questions or topic ideas in the description below.