

ANPT – Academy for Neurologic Physical Therapy Podcast
Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy
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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Jan 18, 2022 • 9min
Vestibular SIG: CSM 2022 Session Highlights- Episode 60
Puja Agrawal PT, DPT, MHA highlights the sessions that may be of interest to vestibular therapists during the APTA CSM in San Antonio, TX 2/2/22-2/5/22.
The Vestibular Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org.

Dec 3, 2021 • 6min
Concussion Education at CSM 2022: ANPT Concussion KT Taskforce
Join ANPT Concussion Knowledge Translation Taskforce members Ethan Hood and Becky Bliss as they review the concussion educational opportunities scheduled for CSM 2022.
To learn more about the work of the Concussion Knowledge Translation Taskforce visit the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy website at neuropt.org

Nov 24, 2021 • 35min
DDSIG: Health Promotion and Wellness – with Rupal Patel – Episode 26
In this episode, Rebecca talks to Rupal Patel, a founding member of the APTA Health Promotion and Wellness Council. They discuss the council and how it relates to patients with degenerative diseases. They highlight different areas of wellness and ideas for promoting healthy lifestyles at the individual, community, and society levels. Don’t miss these practical tips and resources for clinicians.
The Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org.

Nov 9, 2021 • 21min
Brain Injury SIG: Brain Bytes – Locomotor CPG Episode 3
In this episode, the ANPT Brain Injury SIG speaks with Estelle Gallo about the locomotor CPG and how it can be utilized in clinical practice particularly in patients with brain injury. Estelle is a clinical specialist at Rusk Rehabilitation NYU Langone Health and serves on the Knowledge Translation Task Force for the locomotor CPG.
For more information on the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy and the Brain Injury SIG, visit www.neuropt.org

Nov 3, 2021 • 0sec
Stroke SIG & JNPT Collaboration: Discussing Manual Dexterity and its Association with Paretic Upper Extremity Use in Individuals with Stroke Living in the Community – Episode 15
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

Oct 5, 2021 • 0sec
DDSIG & JNPT Collaboration: Are Mobile Persons With Parkinson Disease Necessarily More Active – with authors Jenna Zajac and Terry Ellis – Episode 25
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.

Sep 29, 2021 • 0sec
DDSIG: Specialty Clinic Care for People with Atypical Parkinson’s Disease/Parkinsonism – with Heather Cianci – Episode 24
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.

Sep 8, 2021 • 38min
Vestibular SIG: COVID-19 and Dizziness- Episode 59
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/

Aug 31, 2021 • 37min
DDSIG: Considerations for AFO and FES use: Lessons from the stroke CPG- with Lisa Brown- Episode 23
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.

Aug 23, 2021 • 35min
Vestibular SIG: Mal De Debarquement Syndrome – Episode 58
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.