Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Podcast

Oct 23 2024 274 ep. 35 mins 26

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The Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT) is one of the fastest growing sections of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and we are pleased that you have taken this opportunity to learn more about us. The Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy is one of 18 specialty sections within the APTA. The Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy was formed in 1972 and currently has approximately 6000 members.

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DD SIG Episode 51: Skilled Maintenance Therapy with Bobby Hand

Oct 23 2024 44 mins

In this episode, host Ken Vinacco talks with Bobby Hand about the role and intricacies of skilled maintenance therapy for individuals with degenerative diseases. Skilled maintenance therapy is the care that physical therapists can provide to individuals who have conditions with no curative treatment. Bobby and Ken delve into how PTs can provide therapy that impacts the individual�

ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Evan Cohen – Short Version

Oct 16 2024 14 mins

In this interview conducted in early 2024, Dr. Evan Cohen shares his pathway to becoming a physical therapist, and how he subsequently focused his clinical work and research work on persons with Multiple Sclerosis. The Historical Archive Committee is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.

ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Evan Cohen – Full Version

Oct 16 2024 47 mins

In this interview conducted in early 2024, Dr. Evan Cohen shares his pathway to becoming a physical therapist, and how he subsequently focused his clinical work and research work on persons with Multiple Sclerosis. The Historical Archive Committee is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.

Vestibular Rehabilitation SIG: Managing Multi-Canal BPPV and Coexisting Vestibular Migraine: A Case Report- Episode 72

Oct 15 2024 35 mins

Host Sarah Pichini PT, DPT is joined by Dr. Robin Evans, PT, DPT, GCS discussing a case study of a patient with bilateral multi canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and underlying Vestibular Migraine (VM). A systematic approach in assessing and treating multi canal BPPV as well as the criteria for VM is reviewed. This case discussion highlights the importance of nystag

B&F SIG: Mike Studer on Dual-Task Balance Training and Very Fast Birds

Oct 11 2024 57 mins

For this episode, I speak to Dr. Mike Studer about dual-task balance training, including what it is and what it isn't, the benefits of this training modality, dosing dual-task balance training, the effect of task prioritization, measuring outcomes after dual-task balance training, and much more.

Vestibular SIG: Modified Motion Sensitivity Test- Episode #71

Oct 05 2024 33 mins

Host Stephen Merchant PT, DPT, NCS is joined by Dr. Lisa Heusel-Gillig PT, DPT, NCS in a discussion regarding the development of the Modified Motion Sensitivity Test. Dr. Heusel-Gillig describes the reason she assisted in the development of this testing as well as the recommended standardized process to perform the test. The abstract of Dr. Heusel-Gillig's research article may

Balance & Falls SIG: Capacity vs Performance

Sep 13 2024 38 mins

We talk to neurologic physical therapist, Nick Wendel, from the Center for Neurorehabilitation at Boston University about balance capcity and balance performance. We discuss measurement of performance and how he thinks about performance in designing treatments. Useful articles on this topic: Readiness to Change is Related to Real-world Walking and Depressive Symptoms in Chro

DD SIG Episode 50: Your Favorite PT Interventions

Aug 30 2024 52 mins

In this special episode, our podcast team interviewed listeners and former guests at CSM 2024 to find out what they were excited about doing when treating people with neurodegenerative conditions. We are excited to share their answers with you, along with some commentary from our current team, as a celebration of our 50th episode. The Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Grou

Stroke SIG: Capacity vs. Performance – Episode 25

In this episode, host Marissa Moran, PT, DPT is joined by Dr. Carey Holleran, MPT, DHS to discuss her article "Improvement in the Capacity for Activity Versus Improvement in Performance of Activity in Daily Life During Outpatient Rehabilitation." This article was published within the JNPT in January 2023. Activity capacity is what a person is capable of doing, and activity performa

Spinal Cord Injury SIG: DiSCIS Interview with Dr. Chad Swank and Dr. Jaime Gillespie Episode 18

Aug 08 2024 37 mins

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Chad Swank and Dr. Jaime Gillespie about the use of robotic gait training devices in their group’s paper, “Utilization of overground exoskeleton gait training during inpatient rehabilitation: a descriptive analysis.” Join us to hear about this exciting work! Article link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10401799/ The Spina