In episode 12, we talk to Dale Walton, Doctor of Physical Therapy from Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, about the role of exercise in recovering from a brain injury. Dale discusses the importance of staying active after an injury, the kind of exercise to engage in and to avoid, and the signs to look for that indicate whether or not you are benefiting from the exercise. 

Dale Walton has been a Physical Therapist (PT) for over 35 years and has spent the last 14 years of her career working with patients with Neurological deficits including patients with head injuries and various forms of dizziness. In 2012, Dale completed advanced training in the treatment of vestibular disorders. In that same year, she started the therapy portion of Lancaster General Health’s Post-Concussion Program. In 2015, Dale completed the requirements for Neuro Science Clinical Specialist Board Certification.  In 2018, she completed additional schooling and earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.  Dale is an adjunct professor at Lebanon Valley Colleges’ Doctor of Physical Therapy program and teaches on the subjects of vestibular disorders and concussion. Dale also continues to help improve the Penn Medicine Lancaster General Post-Concussion Program.