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B&F SIG: Planning the Perfect CSM 2025 (if you love balance training & fall prevention)

Whether you plan to attend in-person or watch on-demand, our host Marissa Lyon highlights an itinerary of education sessions, platform presentations, and poster sessions that will elevate your knowledge of balance training and fall prevention.

Additionally, this month we throw in a few tips on having a successful and lower-stress CSM and eating well in Houston. We finish off with a lightning round of punny, funny, and silly course titles.

CSM Programming

Other things going on at CSM everyday: Tranquility room 7-7:30, APTA (free) Head Shot Lounge 9:30-4:00, APTA Fit for Practice Fitness Gym 10:15-4:00, and Exhibit Hall 9:30-4:00

Vertigogo on the Vestibular SIG Instagram

Why do Texans love HEB?

Restaurant recommendations: Huyhn Restaurant, Nancy’s Hustle, St. Arnold’s, Phoenicia Foods, Ninfa’s on Navigation, Fifth Vessel.

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.

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Chats Episode # 10: SCI SIG Guide to CSM 2025

In our newest CHATs episode “SCI SIG’s Guide to CSM”, we talk with SIG chair, Casey Kandilakis, about the exciting content being offered in Houston. We will also review events and places to meet with SCI SIG leadership and fellow SIG members to network and share ideas!

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Evidence Elevates – The Moving Forward Task Force Wrap Up

In this final episode of the Moving Forward Task Force podcast, Evidence Elevates, we summarize close to 4 years of work. We hope you enjoy the podcast and find the resources we created useful! 

This episode summarized: 

  • Part 1 with Karren Knowlton and Ryan Knight: Discussion of an international survey assessing the use of contemporary and traditional practices. A paper of results is forthcoming.  
  • Part 2 with Herb Karpatkin and Heather Hayes: We highlight the importance of understanding how to critically review the literature with a discussion of the 14 podcasts produced.  
  • Part 3 with Lauren Snowdon, Laura Doyle, and Jenny Lotter: We highlight our resources that we have created to help individuals understand current evidence and how to integrate into practice.  Resources include: 1. Evidence pyramid, 2. Simple substitutions (do this, instead of this), 3. Educator Town hall and frequently asked questions, 4. 4 R’s, 4 types of de-implementation, 5. Patient facing documents 
  • Part 4 with Parm Padgett and Hallie Zeleznik: We discuss how to move forward and the role of de-implementation and implementation, followed by some bloopers! 

The work of the Moving Forward Task Force has come to an end. We hope you will all continue to move your practice forward. 

Refer to neuropt.org to find all the resources created for the Evidence Elevates National campaign. 

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DD SIG Episode 53: JNPT highlight: Concern About Falling and Fear of Falling in MS with Taylor Takla

In this episode, host Parm Padgett welcomes Taylor Takla to discuss her article, “Motor and Non-Motor Factors of Concern About Falling and Fear of Falling in Multiple Sclerosis” published in the October 2024 issue of JNPT. Taylor’s research delves into the complexities behind fear of falling and contributing factors among individuals with MS. Join the conversation to explore the clinical implications of her findings and how they can influence therapy approaches for those living with MS. 

The Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of 
Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuroPT.org 

For questions about this podcast, please contact neuroddsig@gmail.com.

Show notes available at: https://app.box.com/s/95du2gsslgm6xl0pzyitqv3zrpwpxybc

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DD SIG Episode 52: Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) with Kristina Vaughn

In this episode, host Ken Vinacco talks to guest Kristina Vaughn to discuss the role of physical therapists working with individuals with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). NPH is a condition that leads to excess accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in ventricles of the brain. This  can lead to gait abnormalities, cognitive changes, and urinary incontinence. Ken and Kristina discuss how to differentiate from other neurologic diagnoses and what PTs can do to in the clinic or as a member of a multi-disciplinary NPH clinic team. 

The Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of 
Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuroPT.org 

For questions about this podcast, please contact neuroddsig@gmail.com.

Show notes available: https://app.box.com/s/zzlyovhljhzm6qscq11lrfbp9v8z40ev

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B&F SIG: Balancing the Needs of a Small Business and it’s Community with Jason Adour

Jason Adour, founder of Maine Strong Balance Center, speaks to me about the opportunities and challenges of starting and maintaining a small business focused on balance and falls while trying to treat his employees well, help them meet their definition of success, and serve the community good.

Maine Strong Balance Center

SCORE Small Business Mentoring Program

Education from ANPT to improve your practice

ANPT Membership Benefits

ANPT Election Information

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.

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Stroke SIG: Increasing Activity After Stroke – Episode 26

In this episode, host Marissa Moran, PT, DPT is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Thompson, PT, PhD, NCS and Dr. Darcy Reisman, PT, PhD, FAPTA to discuss their article “Increasing Activity After Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial of High-Intensity Walking and Step Activity Intervention”. This article was published in January 2024 in Stroke. The conversation surrounding capacity vs. performance is continued in this episode.

Article Citation: Thompson ED, Pohlig RT, McCartney KM, et al. Increasing activity after stroke: A randomized controlled trial of high-intensity walking and step activity intervention. Stroke. 2024;55(1):101-109. doi:10.1161/STROKEAHA.123.044596

The information in this podcast is meant for the benefits of physical therapists. It is not meant for personal medical diagnosis and/or treatment. Individuals should always consult an appropriate medical practitioner with questions.

This is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute and should not be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, rehabilitation, or treatment. Patients and other members of the general public should always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional regarding personal health and medical conditions. The Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy and its collaborators disclaim any liability to any party for any losses or damage by errors or omissions in this publication. The views or opinions expressed are those of the individual creators and do not necessarily represent the position of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy.

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.

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Spinal Cord Injury SIG: DiSCIS Interview with Dr. Laura Baehr about Tele-Exercise – Episode 19

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

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Evidence in Practice, a clinician’s perspective 

In this episode, Dr. Heather Hayes talks to Dr. Michael Zervas about how he finds and utilizes evidence in practice. We hope this episode inspires you to continue learning and consider registering for a national conference, such as CSM or the ANPT Annual Conference to help keep you engaged with your profession and effective with your patients!

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DD SIG Episode 51: Skilled Maintenance Therapy with Bobby Hand

In this episode, host Ken Vinacco talks with Bobby Hand about the role and intricacies of skilled maintenance therapy for individuals with degenerative diseases. Skilled maintenance therapy is the care that physical therapists can provide to individuals who have conditions with no curative treatment. Bobby and Ken delve into how PTs can provide therapy that impacts the individual’s quality of life, even when they are not expected to make improvements. Bobby shares examples from his clinical practice, and tips for making it work for your practice.   

The Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of  Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuroPT.org 

For questions about this podcast, please contact neuroddsig@gmail.com 
 

Show notes available here: https://app.box.com/s/h12shsaxu8lpaaxabxk798qd96rpud41

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