ANPT – Academy for Neurologic Physical Therapy Podcast

In this episode, the Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy (JNPT) partners with the ANPT Stroke Special Interest Group for an interview with Amanda DeMartino conducted by host Jackie Loeshelle. Dr. DeMartino is an author of a recently published article examining manual dexterity measures and their relationship to use of the paretic upper extremity in individuals with stroke. This article is included in the October 2021 issue of JNPT. Find more about this article here:  https://journals.lww.com/jnpt/Abstract/2021/10000/Manual_Dexterity_Is_Associated_With_Use_of_the.7.aspx Link for podcast transcript: https://www.neuropt.org/docs/default-source/stroke-sig/podcast_ep15.docx The Stroke Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org

In this episode, Parm talks to Dr. Zajac and Dr. Ellis about their paper in the October 2021 issue of JNPT “Are Mobile Persons With Parkinson Disease Necessarily More Active?” Parm dives into the methods and results with Dr. Zajac. Then, she zooms out to talk about big picture implications including measuring and defining performance and participation with Dr. Ellis.   The Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org. 

In this episode, Katy talks to Heather Cianci, who works in University of Pennsylvania’s COPE (Comprehensive Outpatient Parkinsonism Evaluation) Clinic. They discuss the structure of this and other specialty clinics, the rehabilitation team, and atypical PD diagnoses. They highlight resources, evaluation and treatment strategies for clinicians who provide care to patients with these diagnoses. The Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy –www.neuropt.org.

Host Ethan Hood, PT, DPT, GCS, NCS is joined in a “roundtable” discussion by Karen Lambert, PT, DPT, NCS, Nicole Miranda, PT, DPT, Dan Sawyer, PT, DPT, and Julie Skrzat, PT DPT, PhD, CCS to discuss dizziness with COVID-19. The Vestibular  Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – neuropt.org. https://www.apta.org/your-practice/outcomes-measurement/covid-19-core-outcome-measures https://www.texashealth.org/ieem/Patient-Care/Syncope-and-Autonomic-Dysfunction-Clinic https://www.dysautonomiainternational.org/exercise https://workwellfoundation.org/educational-videos/ https://www.stasis.life/

 In this episode Parm talks to Lisa Brown, an author on the newly released Clinical Practice Guideline for use of Ankle-Foot Orthoses and Functional Electrical Stimulation Post-Stroke. They discuss the CPG development process, as well as what conclusions might be applicable outside of the stroke population including for people with MS and other neurodegenerative conditions. They talk through some practical strategies clinicians can use when making bracing recommendations and give a preview of upcoming knowledge translation projects.   Show notes: https://www.neuropt.org/docs/default-source/degenerative-diseases-sig/ddsig-episode-23.pdf The Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org. 

Host Puneet Dhaliwal, PT, DPT, NCS is joined in this episode by Dr. Catherine Cho to discuss about Mal De Debarquement Syndrome. Dr. Cho is Director of Neuro – Otology, Department of Neurology and Clinical Associate Professor Department of Neurology and Otolaryngology, NYU Health, New York. She is a subcommittee member for Mal de débarquement syndrome To learn more about the ANPT Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group visit neuropt.org.

Host Maureen Clancy PT, DPT, OCS is joined by Sara Oxborough PT in an update on the use of telehealth for vestibular rehabilitation. They discuss best practices for treating vestibular conditions in this medium, changes that have occurred related to the Covid-19 pandemic and resources for further information. The Vestibular  Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – neuropt.org.

In this special episode, Rebecca interviews Dr. Graham Cochrane about his recent publication in the July 2021 issue of the Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy: “Comprehensive Clinical Assessment of Vestibular Function in Multiple Sclerosis.” They discuss his significant findings in central vestibular integration through variance in response to subjective visual vertical and dynamic visual acuity, as well as its association with disease severity. In addition, Dr. Cochrane describes each vestibular measure used in his study and his recommendation for an efficient battery of clinical vestibular tests. Listen in to discover more about vestibular function in Multiple Sclerosis and how you can best assess it in your patients!  To review show notes click here. The Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org. 

Host Puneet Dhaliwal PT, DPT, NCS is joined by Dr. Michael Popovich, MD, Neurologist, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Michigan and Wendy Carender, PT, NCS at University of Michigan in a discussion of the role of supervised exercise challenges prior to Vestibular and Ocular Screening (VOMS) in people with sports related concussion.  This is based from the article they recently published in the Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy entitled “Does Exercise Increase Vestibular and Ocular Motor Symptom Detection After Sport-Related Concussion?” The Vestibular  Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – neuropt.org.

In this episode, we talk to Emily Fox, PT, DPT, PhD and Kate Cavka, PT, DPT, NCS about respiratory rehabilitation and diaphragm pacing after spinal cord injury and their recent paper in the Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy titled “Diaphragm Pacing and a Model for Respiratory Rehabilitation After Spinal Cord Injury.” The Spinal Cord Injury Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org Transcription of this podcast can be found here: https://app.box.com/s/yabsy7zsqophmjne7fnhq17879mf4s43.