Academy for Neurologic Physical Therapy Podcast

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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Spinal Cord Injury SIG: DiSCIS Interview with Dr. Laura Baehr 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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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Evan Cohen – Short Version

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.

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ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Evan Cohen – Full Version

The Historical Archive Committee is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org.

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Vestibular Rehabilitation SIG: Managing Multi-Canal BPPV and Coexisting Vestibular Migraine: A Case Report- Episode 72

Host Sarah Pichini PT, DPT is joined by Dr. Robin Evans, PT, DPT, GCS discussing a case study of a patient with bilateral multi canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and underlying Vestibular Migraine (VM). A systematic approach in assessing and treating multi canal BPPV as well as the criteria for VM is reviewed. This case discussion highlights the importance of nystagmus identification, the approach to formulate a differential diagnosis in patients with positional vertigo as well as the need for interdisciplinary management to optimize patient outcomes.

https://content.iospress.com/download/journal-of-vestibular-research/ves201644?id=journal-of-vestibular-research%2Fves201644

https://vestibular.org/article/diagnosis-treatment/types-of-vestibular-disorders/vestibular-migraine/

https://aao-hnsfjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1177/0194599816689667

Please send comments or questions on this podcast to robin.evans@ivyrehab.com

To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Vestibular Special Interest Group visit www.neuropt.org.

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B&F SIG: Mike Studer on Dual-Task Balance Training and Very Fast Birds

For this episode, I speak to Dr. Mike Studer about dual-task balance training, including what it is and what it isn’t, the benefits of this training modality, dosing dual-task balance training, the effect of task prioritization, measuring outcomes after dual-task balance training, and much more.

Fact check: Mike was correct, the Peregrine falcon is the fastest bird in the world (and the fastest animal in the world) with a dive speed of 186 miles per hour (300 km per hour). Source: Britannica

Articles discussed during this article:

Building a Framework for Dual Task Taxonomy by Tara McIsaac, Eric Lamberg, and Lisa Muratori (2015)

Do We Always Prioritize Balance When Walking? Toward an Integrated Model of Task Prioritization by Galit Yogev-Seligmann, Jeffrey Hausdorff, and Nir Giladi (2012)

Principles of Experience-Dependent Neural Plasticity: Implications for Rehabilitation After Brain Damage by Jeffrey Kleim and Theresa Jones (2008)

Patient Choice and Motivators: Should Behavioral Economics Inform the Plan of Care? by Mike Studer and Tiffany Shubert (2024)

Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation Journal which has a special edition edited by Dr. Studer with a contribution from your host and Dr. Deborah Espy, coming out in November

To see more of Dr. Studer’s work:

https://mikestuder.com/

Insta @mikestuderdpt

LinkedIn: MikeStuderBrainBodyRehab

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Vestibular SIG: Modified Motion Sensitivity Test- Episode #71

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.

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