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Tilt Talk
Tilt Talk is VitalGo’s conversation series dedicated to advancing the science and story of verticalization therapy. Hosted by leaders in critical care and mobility innovation, the show brings together clinicians, researchers, and industry pioneers to discuss real-world insights, patient outcomes, and the technology shaping the future of ICU rehabilitation.
From ECMO mobilization to neurological recovery and staff safety, Tilt Talk dives into how early verticalization changes the trajectory of care — and why it matters. Whether you’re an ICU nurse, therapist, physician, or hospital executive, these episodes offer actionable ideas, case studies, and inspiration from the front lines of critical care.
🎧 Watch, listen, and join the movement toward safer, earlier, and smarter mobility.
Hosts
Jenna Hightower PT, DPT,CcS
Becky Rimert RN
Phillip Gonzalez MOT,OTR, BCPR
Episode One
Welcome to the very first episode of Tilt Talk, the show where we dive deep into the world of verticalization therapy and explore how it’s changing critical care forever. In this episode, we introduce the concept behind Tilt Talk and discuss why the Total Lift Bed and verticalization are becoming the new standard of care in ICUs worldwide. From reducing complications in ECMO and ARDS patients to accelerating recovery and mobility, we’ll uncover the science, the stories, and the impact behind this breakthrough therapy. ✨ What you’ll learn in Episode 1: What verticalization therapy really means for patients and clinicians Why early mobility is critical in high-acuity ICUs How the Total Lift Bed is reshaping outcomes for ECMO, ARDS, and other critical conditions What’s next for hospitals embracing this technology This is just the beginning—join us as we bring together clinicians, innovators, and thought leaders to share insights, success stories, and the future of critical care. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of Tilt Talk. Hosted by Jenna Hightower, Phillip Gonzalez and Becky Rimert Brought to you by VitalGo
Episode Two
In Episode 2 of Tilt Talk, we take the conversation further and dive into the real-world application of early mobility and verticalization therapy in today’s ICUs. Building on the foundation from Episode 1, we explore how hospitals are moving beyond theory and making verticalization the standard of care for their most complex patients. ✨ What you’ll learn in Episode 2: The link between verticalization therapy and faster recovery times Case examples from high-acuity patients on ECMO, ARDS, and mechanical support Why early mobility reduces complications, length of stay, and overall ICU costs The challenges hospitals face—and how leaders are overcoming them Whether you’re a clinician, administrator, or simply curious about the future of critical care, this episode shows why more hospitals are adopting Total Lift Beds and embracing verticalization. 🔔 Subscribe now so you don’t miss future episodes featuring clinical champions, success stories, and ICU innovations that are shaping patient care worldwide. 📌 Follow VitalGo & Tilt Talk:
Episode Three
Guest Ilija Klipa has been with AHN since December 2018 and specializes in critical care/cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. His intensive care unit deals with a high volume of patients supported with mechanical circulatory devices, including VA-ECMO, percutaneous ventricular assist devices (pVADs), and intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABPs), that require prehabilitation to improve their qualification for advanced therapies including heart transplant and durable left ventricular assist devices.
Episode Four
Guest Kali Dayton. Critically ill patients are often kept sedated and immobile for days or weeks but ICUs around the world are starting getting patients awake and walking sooner and more frequently. In this episode we dive into how ICU care evolved from immobility to mobility, why it matters, and how technology — including the Total Lift Bed — is helping lead the next phase of this revolution.