
ANPT – Academy for Neurologic Physical Therapy Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Aug 24, 2018 • 0sec
ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Susan Herdman- full version
The ANPT Historian Committee interviews Dr. Susan Herdman about her work as a physical therapist and how the field has changed over the years.
For a transcript of this conversation click here.
To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org

Aug 24, 2018 • 0sec
ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Susan Herdman – Short version
The ANPT Historian Committee interviewed Dr. Susan Herdman about her work in the physical therapy community and the changes she has seen in the field over the years.
For the full version of this interview click here.
To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org

Jun 26, 2018 • 55min
Vestibular Rehabilitation SIG: Virtual Reality in Vestibular Rehabilitation – Episode 37
Host Nikki DiSalvio, PT, DPT, MS is joined by content experts Dr. Patrick Sparto, PT, PhD and Dr. Samantha Michael PT, DPT to discuss the current uses of virtual reality in vestibular rehabilitaton. Our experts will review current technologies available in both research and clinical settings and discuss implications for use of virtual reality in treating patients with vestibular disorders.
The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org.

Apr 3, 2018 • 37min
Vestibular Rehabilitation SIG: Aging and the Vestibular System – Episode 36
Panel members Sara Oxborough, PT and Ethan Hood, PT, DPT, MBA, NCS, GCS discuss the effects of aging on vestibular functioning. The panel members weigh in on common anatomical changes that occur in the vestibular system with age, the relationship between vestibular disorders and falls in older adults, and discuss examination and treatment of vestibular functioning in the elderly population.
The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org.

Mar 7, 2018 • 27min
ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Michelle Lusardi – full version
Michelle Lusardi, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA is interviewed by ANPT Historian Committee member, Dana Lott, about her experiences in the physical therapy profession.
For a transcript of this conversation click here.
To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org.

Mar 6, 2018 • 13min
ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Michelle Lusardi – short version
Michelle Lusardi, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA is interviewed by ANPT Historian Committee member, Dana Lott, about her experiences in the physical therapy profession.
For the full interview with Dr. Lusardi click here.
To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org.

Feb 21, 2018 • 20min
ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Stuart Binder-Macleod
Dr. Stuart Binder-Macleod, presenter of the 2018 Anne Shumway Cooke Lecture, discusses his career in the physical therapy profession, the changes he has seen and the great relationships he has built.
For a transcript of this interview click here.
To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org.

Jan 23, 2018 • 36min
Vestibular Rehabilitation SIG: Vestibular Hypofunction Treatment Update – Episode 35
Host Maureen Clancy PT, DPT, OCS is joined by Dr. Courtney Hall PT, PhD and Dr. Sue Whitney PT, PhD, NCS, ATC, FAPTA in a dicsussion on vestibular hypofunction. This podcast reviews the medical conditions that would lead to a diagnosis of hypofunction, clinical testing, treatment, exercise prescription, and the key updates from the recent CPG on vestibular hypofunction.
For more information on the Vestibular Hypofunction CPG click here.
To take a course on Peripheral Vestibular Hypfunction click here.
The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org

Sep 29, 2017 • 54min
Vestibular Rehabilitation SIG: Current Practices in Concussion Management – Episode 34
Host Nikki DiSalvio, MS, SPT is joined by content experts Dr. Anne Mucha PT, DPT, MS, NSC and Dr. Karen Skop, PT, DPT to discuss current practices in concussion management ranging from screening tools, prognostic factors for recovery, and recommendations for clinics that are interested in starting a concussion program.
The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org.

Jul 26, 2017 • 45min
Vestibular Rehabilitation SIG: Latest Advances in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) treatment – Episode 33
Host Ethan Hood, PT, DPT, MBA, GCS, NCS is joined by panel experts Janet Helminski, PT, Ph.D. and Anne Galgon PT, Ph.D., NCS discussing the latest advances in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) treatment and any changes noted with the recent release (2017) of the BPPV clinical practice guideline (CPG).
The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org