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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

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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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BFSIG: 2026 CSM Preview

This podcast previews the CSM 2026 event in Anaheim, California, focusing on the importance of balance and falls in neurologic physical therapy. The hosts, Jennifer Nash and Nate Casey, discuss the value of networking, educational sessions, emerging themes, and practical tips for attendees. They highlight key sessions and events, emphasizing the new schedule format and the importance of self-care during the busy conference.

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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DD SIG Navigating the Path Episode 7: CurePSP 

In this episode, host Ken Vinacco interviews Jessica Shurer, CurePSP’s Director of Clinical Affairs and Advocacy, to share how the organization is leading initiatives to expand support, outreach, and education for individuals with PSP, MSA and CBS/CBD. The conversation highlights current advocacy efforts, the importance of early recognition, and the need for interdisciplinary collaboration. If you’re interested in  elevating care for patients with atypical Parkinsonism, this episode is for you! 

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

Show notes available here: https://app.box.com/s/o8b2u47sgoqnj133ky3d93cpo70ge7ab

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SCI Chats Episode 12: Guide to CSM 2026

In this CHATs episode “SCI SIG’s Guide to CSM”, we talk with SIG chair, Casey Kandilakis, about the exciting content being offered at APTA CSM in Anaheim, CA. 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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DD SIG Navigating the Path Episode 6: The Muscular Dystrophy Association  

In this episode, host Ken Vinacco talks with guest Brooke Smith to learn more about the resources and role of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. 

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/lg8ac18l51pcf98maa0pcyua9iauhrsy

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Vestibular SIG: Fall Risk Uncovered: A Vestibular Connection- Episode #73

Host Maureen Clancy PT, DPT, OCS is joined by Holly Paczan PT, MPT, NCS and Sara Oxborough PT, DPT for a case study discussion of a patient who initially presented after sustaining a fall. Holly Paczan is a physical therapist and board certified clinical specialist in neurological physical therapy at the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab. She has over 16 years of clinical experience, specializing in the treatment of patients with neurological conditions primarily in the areas of stoke, brain injury and vestibular dysfunction, in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. She is currently the Clinical Manager for the Legs and Walking Lab and serves as co-chair of the ACRM RTSS Clinical Applications task force and as ANPT Vestibular SIG nominating chair. Sara Oxborough is a physical therapist within the ENT Department at the University of Minnesota Physicians, adjunct faculty at the University of Minnesota and Augustana University and Director of Education for Vestibular First. She has more than 18 years of experience specializing the treatment of patients with vestibular and balance impairments. She serves as secretary for the Balance and Falls Special Interest Group and teaches vestibular rehabilitation courses at the local, national and international levels.

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DD SIG Episode 59: Reactive Balance with Daniel Peterson 

In this episode, host Parm Padgett interviews Dr. Daniel Peterson about how to conceptualize and begin to intervene in the area of reactive balance. He discusses his work with people with Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis and other emerging areas of work in the field. If you are curious about making balance training functional and impactful for your patients, this is for you! 

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

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SWM SIG podcast: Dan Fedor – CRT legislation and funding updates -Episode 2

In this episode, Dan Fedor the compliance director for VGM and US Rehab discusses recent and upcoming legislative changes impacting funding and therefore access to Complex Rehab Technology. Along with Seating and Wheeled Mobility (SWM) SIG members Ashely Detterbeck and Wendy Koesters, he provides opportunities for clinician advocacy and resources to stay on the forefront of education and best practice for equipment prescription for the complex needs of our consumers.

The Seating and Wheeled Mobility Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org

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Spinal Cord Injury SIG: Episode 22: Interview with Dr. Chad Swank and Dr. Dannae Arnold

Join Kristen Cezat and Casey Kandilakis in this episode as we are joined by Dr. Chad Swank and Dr. Dannae Arnold to discuss their recent publication titled: Overground Robotic Exoskeleton Gait Training in People With Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury During Inpatient Rehabilitation: A Randomized Control Trial published in Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in 2025 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0003999325006756

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DD SIG Episode 58: Collaboration with the Residency & Fellowship SIG: Everything You Wanted to Know About Neuro Residencies  

In this episode, we bring together a panel of guests to discuss neurologic physical therapy residencies. Host Chris Burke talks to ANPT RF SIG chair Christina Platko, along with DD SIG volunteers Madison Catalano, a residency graduate, and our very own podcast intern, Ayesha Sawnani, a PT student interested in residency. From logistics of applying to tips on knowing what to look for in a residency, this is the perfect listen for prospective residents as you start your search! 

If you are listening around our publishing date in 2025 and are interested in the Virtual Residency Fair on November 12th, click here to sign up! 

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

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DD SIG Bonus Episode: Collaboration with the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation: Exercise for Myotonic Dystrophy with Donovan Lott and Matt Wheeler 

In this episode, we tune into the audio from a special webinar from the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (MDF) about exercise for people with Myotonic Dystrophy (DM). Join Dr. Andy Rohrwasser- MDF Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Donovan Lott- a PT and PhD at University of Florida and specialist in muscular dystrophy, and cardiologist Dr. Matt Wheeler as they explore the latest research on movement and exercise in this population. Stay tuned for a Q&A at the end as the experts answer questions from the DM community.  

A special thank you to the Myotonic Dystrophy for sharing this content with our special interest group! For questions about this podcast, please contact neuroddsig@gmail.com. 

See the full webinar video here: https://www.myotonic.org/digital-academy/stump-doctor-exercise-dm-2025-myotonic-dystrophy-motion-awareness-month 

Access the MDF Exercise Guide here:  https://www.myotonic.org/sites/default/files/pages/files/MDF_Exercise-Guide-for-the-Community_1_21.pdf 

For a quick look, check out the MDF’s Infographic on Exercise: https://www.myotonic.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/MDF_Exercising-with-Myotonic-Dystrophy_Infographic.pdf 

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