Occupational Therapy and Neuroplasticity After Brain Injury | Dr. Shawn Phipps | TEDxAlmansorPark

Shawn Phipps, PhD, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA tells the inspirational story of the challenges and triumphs of a patient who suffered a severe traumatic brain injury from a motor vehicle accident. The power of Occupational Therapy and Neuroplasticity is described using the CAPE Recovery Model, which requires challenge, action, practice, and evaluation to build new pathways in the brain through the ordinary and extraordinary activities of daily life that support recovery so that individuals with traumatic brain injury and other disorders of the brain can live life to its fullest. You will experience laughter, tears, and joy as you hear and see the real-life story of Armando Rodriguez and the effect of occupational therapy and neuroplasticity in supporting recovery and beyond after a life-changing injury to the brain. Dr. Shawn Phipps is the Chief Quality Officer and Associate Hospital Administrator at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Los Angeles, California, where he has served for over 21 years as an Occupational Therapy practitioner, clinical specialist, supervisor, manager, and chief. He is the Past Vice President and Board Director of the American Occupational Therapy Association and currently serves as the California Representative #1 to the AOTA Representative Assembly. Dr. Phipps has also served two consecutive elected terms as the President of the Occupational Therapy Association of California and serves as Adjunct Faculty and a member of the Board of Councilors for the University of Southern California Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. He has published and presented extensively at the state, national, and international levels and serves as a Lead Editor for the Occupational Therapy Manager textbook through AOTA Press with additional publications through the American Journal of Occupational Therapy, Willard & Spackman, and Pedretti’s Occupational Therapy. Dr. Phipps was inducted as a Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association (FAOTA) and was a recipient of the AOTA Cordelia Myers Writer’s Award, the OTAC Practice Award, the OTAC Award of Excellence and the AOTA Recognition of Achievement for Excellence in Leadership, Management, and Administration. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@Kareem-Baba]

I'm an Occupational Therapist too and I know this for sure.....There's no other Profession that touches lives as OT does!

[@nazakatdfhcnvali6162]

Sir how to remove stammering?

[@physiotherapistpaulina9340]

I would argue that PT touches lives in the same way :) ......................................... This was a touching example of persistence on the part of the patient, the support of his friends and family, the flexibility of the hospital to allow the OT to be so creative and goal-centered, the medical insurance support and the will to succeed on the part of the patient. I think you need all of those component to have this type of result. Congratulations to everyone involved with this.

[@MelissaJoyArtistry]

@@physiotherapistpaulina9340 well said

[@mohamedorayith4626]

cough cough..physios

[@richardakadickieofvauxhall8720]

I feel that OT does its wonder not only by connecting the client and the therapist but also encouraging curiosity as well as giving meaning and purpose through the actual activities - which for many can be the route back to their identity and healthy self-worth. Therefore seem to be doing more than nursing does and I am saying this as a proud nurse with a little bit of envy. 😁🌈

[@drssushant]

Hi. I am Dr Sushant Sarang, an Associate Professor in Occupational Therapy at the prestigious Seth GSMC & KEMH, Mumbai, India. Thank you for such a lovely presentation. The short talk appeared simple but had occupational therapy essence in every word. We, as occupational therapists truly can bring about a change in people's lives. It took me years to understand the essence of OT and now that I have finally realized it, everyday I am discovering newer ways to implement it - neuroplasticity working to its best. Thank you once again.

[@nadialynn_OT]

I’m an OT student and this video was so inspiring. It reminds me why i chose to pursue this field.

[@quocduyvo4565]

I was in tears when the man came up to the stage. I love OT

[@jasoniverson4715]

I'm a spitting image of ot.j.c.i

[@melissaaguilar8206]

I’m currently a high school senior looking into occupational therapy. It’s moments like these and the idea of helping people on so many levels that drew me toward being an OT.

[@CV-cg9yg]

Do it!!!!

[@mariammaam5740]

Dooo itt😍🙏🏻

[@CNNANDFOXSUCK]

God Bless you!

[@VikasSingh-py8mn]

I am brain stroke patient how I get releasing power in my left hand fingers..... sorry to disturbe you

[@debblackmore7460]

I have hypoxia brain injury I died 26minutes spent weeks months in coma rehab hospital learning talk walk again been a recovery massive discovery never ever give up on yourself many will never yourselves keep going doing amazing things stay strong stay positive stay safe sending luck hugs love from headway Nottingham UK takecare you got this wishing you all luck great speech well done x

[@Soul_Beauty_Full]

My mom was dead 29-35 min how long was it before you could move with purpose or “on demand” when asked?

[@Soul_Beauty_Full]

Wow!! God is good!

[@debblackmore7460]

@@Soul_Beauty_Full hi there's no time on recovery it took me months years to get where I am loads of hard work secret is never give up on yourself many will never yourselves keep going keep positive sending luck hugs prayers most of all love keep fighting keep going keep strong xx

[@Soul_Beauty_Full]

@@debblackmore7460 AMEN! THANK YOU SO MUCH !! GOD BLESS YOU!

[@msutcliffe5883]

Probably the biggest cheer I've herd for a TED speaker!! Well done to that young man!!

[@roupingong2074]

I cried watching this. So glad God pointed me towards this area of study. I will work hard.

[@MilaDiamond]

Congratulations, Shawn! It was an honor to share stage and collaborate with you. I've learned so much from you.

[@physiotherapistpaulina9340]

I would love to see how impaired he was in the first 4 months, to be able to have a better grasp of the progress he made................Great presentation Dr. Phipps. It's inspiring to see how clinical you continue to be.

[@RobinEmbler]

Very encouraging and inspiring! Where was he on the Glasgow Coma Scale @ the time of the accident? My daughter, Victoria Faith was a pedistriain hit by a vehicle traveling 45+ mph. She has . severe (Catastrophic )TBI. We need so much help!

[@tongaichichaya4181]

Awesome!! Real Occupational Therapy-- Occupation based! Great job Shawn🙌🙌

[@mariammaam5740]

Actually as an OT I’m so grateful for the neuroplasticity , that’s why I always wear a ( nerve cell) brooch on my scrub 😁😂

[@TheOriginalMarimoChan]

OT's are vital for recovery after a stroke, after a TBI, MVA or any neurological trauma or condition. I am glad this video is out there for those who are not familiar with Occupational Therapy. OT's are educators, challengers, creators, enablers (in a good way), cheerleaders, teachers and advocates for their patients. A good OT should have compassion, patience, ability to challenge without overwhelming, involving family/significant others in the recovery process, and working on what the patient's goals are. The number one thing over the years I had to learn was to LISTEN to the patients (and observe), what they tell you (or sometimes not tell you); because that's the answer - the patient is telling you and you have to figure out how to help them fix it. As the years went by I had wanderlust and thought maybe I'd want to be a nurse, but I always come back to OT and I love the profession and all the amazing OT's out there making a difference in people's lives on a very tangible, practical and goal-driven way. Think of OT as Life Coaches who give you the tools for success...that's what we do! 😊

[@melissadrake1343]

Shawn, it was such a pleasure to collaborate with you and Armondo. You guys did fantastic!! Thank you for sharing this incredible story.

[@colleenmuse5151]

Great job! Thank you for sharing such an important and impactful part of occupational therapy practice.

[@leonardmatheson9367]

Excellent! Thank you for doing such a good job of providing the combination of hope and practical guidance that we all need, to continue to develop or abilities to fully participate as we address illness and injury. Great job! Please thank Armando for his willingness to have his story told.

[@chiragjalan7395]

I am working on my fathers rehabilitation after paralysis, this talk made me more optimistic....thank you Doctor

[@rehaboneforseniorcare9654]

Fantastic presentation Dr Phipps, we do home health care in Metro Detroit and the suburbs, and 20% of our caseloads are TBI, these patients can't go to the outpatient clinics.

[@ignasicaceres7804]

This video the best definition of this beautiful and so necessary career. Thanks to the OT and Armando for telling the world about this

[@fredhickey3271]

Wow this is a great story. I am glad he got his life back. I have been struggling with my brain injury for 18 years. Makes me happy that he got his life back. For some mine has not

[@fierceamazon]

Phenomenal job!

[@otsophie7569]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing an amazing story.

[@MsNooneinparticular]

Awwwww! Amazing. Thank you both. This is exactly what I needed to see after my (comparatively minor) mTBI/concussion.

[@rmaligaya]

Awesome!!!

[@wil5116]

Thanks for sharing this video, allowed me know this job is great job for benefiting human!

[@user-wt7vx4zg3n]

This is so heartwarming. You both are amazing

[@rohitburra3337]

Wow..... I just start started MOT school. This was very inspiring

[@jasoniverson4715]

Me too same with my FRIENDS ;)

[@user-lu3nu7zy8w]

This is so inspiring, thank you 🥹

[@kaybregal]

Amazing story. I relate due to personal experience.

[@fashizzlemanizzle4808]

I hope.. that my husband can have a recovery like that.. really really hope..

[@grostaff4612]

Congratulations Shawn!!!

[@mihailangelospantouvakis2779]

From October I'm starting university for OT and seeing this video made me want to start the lessons even now. I believe it a proffesion very difficult but beautiful to see the results of your work or better help you gave to someone 😀

[@purplezone6693]

Are you greek student? Or internationally universities start in October?:P

[@MikeServis]

This presentation touched me especially because of my serious brain injury 42 years ago. I wrote about it in college for an English assignment if you want to read my inspiring story just go to my name /wakeup. Yes, I earned a degree in Information Technology, and yes I added a few big words to my vocabulary - like neuroplasticity. It’s a good read and I got an A on the paper, but my purpose is not to brag, but like Armando I want you to know “anything” is possible!

[@CNNANDFOXSUCK]

Hermondo. My Hero!!!

[@awesamtapado727]

Got inspired from this

[@martinbrousseau2560]

I think the benefits of OT is underutilizes with people struggling in Schizophrenia. I’ve largely healed of schizophrenia n I’ve been saying since I’ve needed to re-learn everything from the perspective of a 2 year old, soon I am expecting to I finally get help from an occupational therapist.

[@sakshishrirao1740]

Hi I am 1st year OT student... though it's a very noble profession...I don't see my stable future...and daily suffers with overthinking

[@JMVIBES24]

I don’t use the word “hard”, I use the word challenge instead when I talk about my TBI recovery.

[@chiragjalan7395]

Motivational talk

[@jasoniverson4715]

Leaves me wanting more to bad my mom interferes an disagrees j.c.i

[@maidenwarrior19]

I'm a third year OT student and I hope to be as competent as this man at his work some day.

[@pritamdhalasamant8926]

Me too 😊 hi

[@maidenwarrior19]

@@pritamdhalasamant8926 hey! May we nail this!

[@pritamdhalasamant8926]

@@maidenwarrior19 m a second yr student of occupational therapy . M doing bachelor in occupational therapy in Kolkata, India

[@pritamdhalasamant8926]

@@maidenwarrior19 yes we can why not

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[@cakerus111]

on 3 june 2023 my brother went unconscious His eyes rolled back ...and doctors told us that he has a heart attack and as a result have hypoxic brain injuury... uptill now there is no complete treatment for this thing.. Its been a month now initially he can only open his eyes with limited look around movement.. now He can move his lips and tongue a little.. And he also started to yawn.. and few times ..very few times..move his elbow,feet finger and head a little. When something is put in his mouth he try to chew it Its been almost three weeks he is breathing on his own initially was put on a ventilator doctors says from now it all depends on patient's will power to secure complete recovery.. He is having food through NG tube He also have tracheostomy tube in the neck Also mri scans have shown global or severe hypoxic brain injuury He is only 33 He was a healthy person before. It seems like he can listen when we ask him to blink his eyes he blink his eyes

[@seanv4735]

The car crash picture at 4:22 has everyone gasping because they think it’s from his crash but it’s from shutterstock.

[@fregg1379]

Idk why but this feels fake to me. After tbi you dont come back to your old self. And there is no way he is functioning better than before his accident. He didnt speak at all about his struggles he just said it works. Idk why tho

[@arunalakshmanan2928]

I just wanna ask a question. My baby is 20 months old and he suffered from post encephalitis. How fast does OT works for post encephalitis babies.?

[@jasoniverson4715]

Instant results I'm living proof!j.c.i

[@mannareji8732]

Hii sir....am an occupational therapy student from India..I need to take my masters from any abroad university..please do suggest some with affordable cost

[@pritamdhalasamant8926]

From which college in india

[@PK-uk1vd]

Can’t change iq

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[@mixedbm]

That Louie Anderson? Go ahead now

[@gigemlaw]

Is everyone at a TED talk also a speaker? These have become worthless.

[@mariammaam5740]

Actually as an OT I’m so grateful for the neuroplasticity , that’s why I always wear a ( nerve cell) brooch on my scrub 😁😂