ANPT – Academy for Neurologic Physical Therapy Podcast

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 and Behavior: A Mixed Method Assessment, published in the Archives of Physical Medicine in 2024.  Join us to hear more about this exciting work! Below are links to both articles discussed in this episode: https://journals.lww.com/jnpt/fulltext/2023/10000/development_and_feasibility_of_a_group.3.aspx https://www.archives-pmr.org/article/S0003-9993(23)00512-9/fulltext If you have questions for Dr. Baehr, please contact her at: lab397@drexel.edu or @lab_moves The Spinal Cord Injury Special Interest Group is a part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy. For more information, visit www.neuropt.org. Please send any comments or questions on this podcast to anptscisig@gmail.com

In this conversation, Michael Zervas, a senior physical therapist and educator at NYU Rusk Rehab, shares his insights on evidence-based practice in neurologic rehabilitation. He emphasizes the transformative impact evidence has on improving patient outcomes. Zervas discusses practical strategies for integrating research into clinical routines, highlighting the importance of continuous learning. He also addresses challenges in the field, like optimizing treatment time and fostering teamwork to enhance patient mobility through innovative approaches.

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.

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.

In this engaging discussion, Mike Studer, a board-certified neurologic physical therapy specialist and an expert in rehabilitation, shares insights on dual-task balance training. He explains its significance for those with neurological conditions, emphasizing task prioritization and personalized interventions. Studer also highlights the fascinating connection between cognitive engagement, neuroplasticity, and balance improvement, illustrating how integrating personal interests can enhance therapy experiences. Plus, he throws in a fun fact about the Peregrine falcon being the fastest bird!

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 be found at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35970158/ To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Vestibular Special Interest Group visit www.neuropt.org.

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 Chronic Stroke by Allison Miller, et al Improvement in the Capacity for Activity Versus Improvement in Performance of Activity in Daily Life During Outpatient Rehabilitation by Catherine Lang, et al Evidence for Early and Regular Physical Therapy and Exercise in Parkinson’s Disease by Terry Ellis, et al Please send comments or questions on this podcast to balancefallsig@gmail.com The Balance & Falls Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org

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 Group is part of the Academy of  Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuroPT.org Please send comments or questions on this podcast to neuroddsig@gmail.com. 

Dr. Carey Holleran, a rehabilitation expert and prolific physical therapy author, joins to illuminate the vital difference between 'capacity' and 'performance' in outpatient stroke rehabilitation. She reveals how these concepts affect patient assessments and rehabilitation plans. Intriguingly, Dr. Holleran shares findings showing patients might improve in capacity without corresponding gains in daily performance. She also stresses the essential role of caregivers and advocates for a patient-centered approach to enhance rehabilitation outcomes.