ANPT – Academy for Neurologic Physical Therapy Podcast

In this episode, host Jackie Loeshelle, PT, DPT is joined by Michelle Sawtelle, PT, PhD. Dr. Sawtelle currently serves on the Stroke SIG leadership board. This interview discusses why the sit to stand task is an important clinical indicator in the stroke population, the findings of Dr. Sawtelle’s research, and how we can translate findings from this article into clinical practice. The article “Gluteus Maximus Muscle Activation During a Chair-Rise in Adults With Chronic Stroke” is featured in the October 2022 issue of the JNPT. The JNPT is a partner on this episode. The article can be found here: https://journals.lww.com/jnpt/Abstract/2022/10000/Gluteus_Maximus_Muscle_Activation_Characteristics.6.aspx. The information in this podcast is meant for the benefit of physical therapists. It is not meant for personal medical diagnosis and/or treatment. Individuals should always consult an appropriate medical practitioner with questions. Please send comments or questions on this podcast to the Stroke SIG at strokesig@gmail.com. The Stroke Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.com.

Join Kristen Cezat and Casey Kandilakis as they discuss this year’s content and events for CSM 2023 in San Diego, CA February 23-25.  Learn about neurology and spinal cord injury content that you won’t want to miss as well as opportunities to meet the SCI SIG leadership at various events to see what the SIG is all about! SCI-SIG-Guide-to-CSM-2023Download

Tune in for the latest SCI CHATs Episode! Join us for one episode of many where we interview a client living post spinal cord injury! Geneva shares many experiences, stories, and wisdom to improve clinicians’ understanding of patient perspectives while providing insightful tips for those currently sharing her experience of living with a spinal cord injury.

In this episode of the Balance & Falls Special Interest Group Podcast, Host Marissa Lyon speaks with J.J. Mowder-Tinney. Dr. Mowder-Tinney was awarded the Best Poster Presenter at the ANPT Annual Conference in October 2022, with a poster titled “Effectiveness of Implementing a Single Session of Perturbation Training in the Clinical with Chronic Stroke.” Drs. Lyon and Mowder-Tinney discuss the inspiration for this poster, the power of including reactive balance training, and the importance of high-intensity balance training. To find J.J. Mowder-Tinney: https://jjmowder.com/ IG: @jjmowderpt Impact of Perturbation-Based Balance Training on FunctionalOutcomes in a Patient with Chronic Incomplete Spinal CordInjury: A Case Report For more inforation about perturbation-based balance training: Avril Mansfield, Jennifer S. Wong, Jessica Bryce, Svetlana Knorr, Kara K. Patterson, Does Perturbation-Based Balance Training Prevent Falls? Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Preliminary Randomized Controlled Trials, Physical Therapy, Volume 95, Issue 5, 1 May 2015, Pages 700–709 Wang Y, Bhatt T, Liu X, et al. Can treadmill-slip perturbation training reduce immediate risk of over-ground-slip induced fall among community-dwelling older adults? Journal of Biomechanics. 2019;84:58-66.  To learn how to subscribe to the NeuroPT Listserve: https://www.neuropt.org/join/neuropt-listserve Please send comments or questions on this podcast to BalanceFallsSIG@gmail.com The Balance & Falls Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org.

In this episode of 4D, we talk with Dr. Colin Grove about his recent ANPT poster presentation from the International Conference for Vestibular Rehabilitation entitled “People Living with Advanced Multiple Sclerosis Demonstrate Unique Strategies to Compensate for Vestibular-Ocular Reflex Deficits”. Host Chris Burke talks with Colin about what constitutes gaze stability, and how the vestibular-ocular reflex can be altered in patients with MS with reports of imbalance and dizziness. Colin and Chris also discuss implications for treatment and future research directions related to vestibular impairment in people with MS. The Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy –www.neuroPT.org Show notes available at: https://app.box.com/s/mys3qixxiuvl3gwoyc0m71a0mprysb9h

In this episode, host Jackie Loeshelle, PT, DPT is joined by Nancy Salbach, PT, PhD to discuss Dr. Salbach’s article, “Assessment of Walking Speed and Distance Post-Stroke Increases after Providing a Theory-Based Toolkit”, published in the JNPT. The JNPT is a partner on this episode. Resources on the measurement of gait speed and distance can be found here: 10 Meter Walk Test: https://www.neuropt.org/docs/default-source/cpgs/core-outcome-measures/core-measure-10-meter-walk-test-(10mwt)_final.pdf?sfvrsn=c5585243_2&sfvrsn=c5585243_2 6 Minute Walk Test: https://neuropt.org/docs/default-source/cpgs/core-outcome-measures/core-outcome-measures-documents-july-2018/6mwt_protocol.pdf?sfvrsn=fc325343_2&sfvrsn=fc325343_2 The information in this podcast is meant for the benefit of physical therapists. It is not meant for personal medical diagnosis and/or treatment. Individuals should always consult an appropriate medical practitioner with questions. Please send comments or questions on this podcast to the Stroke SIG at strokesig@gmail.com. The Stroke Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org.

Conversation with the leaders of the Balance & Falls SIG, Debbie Espy (Chair), Jen Nash (Chair-elect), Laura Jacobs (Nominating committee), Nate Casey (Secretary), and Michele Collins (Vice chair). Show Notes: Interested in elected learship positions in the ANPT? https://neuropt.org/join/election-information Other Balance and Falls SIGs in the APTA, mentioned in the podcast as part of the tri-alliance https://oncologypt.org/sigs/ https://aptageriatrics.org/sig/balance-falls-special-interest-group/ APTA Geriatrics Please send comments or questions on this podcast to BalanceFallsSIG@gmail.com The Balance & Falls Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org.

In this episode of 4D, we talk with Dr. Nora Fritz about her expansive research in the field of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) rehabilitation. Dr. Fritz talks with host Katy McGraw about her research on the relationship between backward walking velocity and falls, and the effects of cerebellar involvement on the motor and cognitive function in people with MS. Tune in to learn more about what PTs can be assessing and addressing to best serve the MS patient population. The Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuroPT.org   Show notes – https://www.neuropt.org/docs/default-source/degenerative-diseases-sig/4d-episode-34-with-nora-fritz.pdf

Host Puja Agarwal PT, DPT, MHA is joined by Dr. Regan Harrell, PT, DPT, NCS, a current PhD student in Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Pittsburg to discuss Vestibular Agnosia. Dr. Harrell’s research interests include the use of technology to improve the diagnosis and treatment of vestibular disorders and dizziness, and balance disorder manifestations in the traumatic brain injury population. Her recent work investigates the effect of Vestibular Agnosia on the reporting of BPPV symptoms in patients post TBI. The Vestibular Special Interest Group is apart of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy. neuropt.org.