ANPT – Academy for Neurologic Physical Therapy Podcast

Nov 25 2024 255 ep. 35 mins 20
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The Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy 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 52: Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) with Kristina Vaughn

Nov 25 2024 41 mins  
In this episode, host Ken Vinacco talks to guest Kristina Vaughn to discuss the role of physical therapists working with individuals with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). NPH is a condition that leads to excess accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in ventricles of the brain. This can lead to gait abnormalities, cognitive changes, and urinary incontinence. Ken and Kristina discus

B&F SIG: Balancing the Needs of a Small Business and it’s Community with Jason Adour

Nov 25 2024 74 mins  
Jason Adour, founder of Maine Strong Balance Center, speaks to me about the opportunities and challenges of starting and maintaining a small business focused on balance and falls while trying to treat his employees well, help them meet their definition of success, and serve the community good.

Spinal Cord Injury SIG: DiSCIS Interview with Dr. Laura Baehr Episode 19

Nov 16 2024 29 mins  
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Laura Baehr about two recent publications from her team, titled Development and Feasibility of a Group Tele-Exercise Program for Individuals with SCI, published in JNPT in 2023. The second publication we discuss is The Effect of Tele-Exercise to Promote Empowered Movement for Individuals with SCI (TEEMS) Program on Physical Activity Determinants an

Evidence in Practice, a clinician’s perspective 

Nov 13 2024 37 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Heather Hayes talks to Dr. Michael Zervas about how he finds and utilizes evidence in practice. We hope this episode inspires you to continue learning and consider registering for a national conference, such as CSM or the ANPT Annual Conference to help keep you engaged with your profession and effective with your patients!

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