Vestibular SIG: Vestibular Migraine- Episode 53

Host Puneet Dhaliwal, PT, DPT, NCS, is joined by Professor, Joseph Furman, MD, PhD, FACS, in a discussion on diagnosis and treatment interventions for Vestibular Migraine. Link to diagnostic interview for Vestibular Migraine: Diagnostic Interview The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org. 

Balance & Falls SIG: Leadership Intro & Clinical Pearls – Episode 6

In this episode, the leadership of the Balance & Falls SIG discusses their vision for the next 2 years, upcoming resources to be available to our members, as well as clinical pearls to improve your practice with your patients with balance dysfunction. Please email any questions to BalanceFallsSIG@gmail.com The Balance and Falls Special Interest Group …

DD SIG: PT Treatment Strategies for People with MS with Prue Plummer – Episode 17

In this episode, Parm talks to Dr. Prue Plummer about her research on effective interventions for movement dysfunction associated with Multiple Sclerosis. They cover about the Guidelines for Exercise in Multiple Sclerosis (GEMS) and current clinical research examining the effects of a GEMS program delivered in person versus through tele-rehabilitation. Dr. Plummer also delves into her …

Balance & Falls SIG: Dr. William Padula interview – Episode 5

In this podcast, the ANPT Balance & Falls SIG interviews Dr. William Padula about Visual Midline Shift Syndrome (VMSS), and collaborative interventions to treat VMSS that adds to postural gait and balance impairment.  Dr. Padula is a Neuro-optometrist and founder of the Padula Institute. He is a pioneer in the assessment and treatment of neurologic …

Vestibular Rehabilitation SIG: Hydropic Ear Disease (Menière’s Disease) – Episode 52

Host Puneet Dhaliwal, PT, DPT, NCS is joined by Dr. Robert Gürkov, MD, PhD. An internationally trained physician and eminent Otorhinolaryngology. He has taught as a Professor of Otolaryngology at the University of Munich, head of Neurotology at LMU, Munich, Senior physician and head of the vertigo clinic at Bielefeld Clinic. He is currently working as ENT surgeon at …

Stroke SIG: Locomotor CPG Discussion Part III – Episode 11

Host Jackie Loeshelle is joined by members of the Locomotion – Chronic CPG Knowledge Translation Task Force for a Part III discussion on the Locomotor CPG. In this episode, Dr. Carey Holleran and Dr. Maghan Bretz discuss the Intensity Matters Campaign, which provides clinicians with guidance on how to focus on intensity when providing intervention …

DD SIG: The Effects of Mental Singing on Gait in PD with Gammon Earhart – Episode 16

In this episode, Dr. Gammon Earhart and Parm dive into Dr. Earhart’s 2019 ANPT Golden Synapse Award-winning research on the effect of mental singing on gait variability in adults with Parkinson Disease. They discuss her methods and inspiration for exploring this intervention, as well as the intricacies of her findings and their clinical relevance. Listen …

DD SIG: Physical Therapy for People with ALS with Vanina Dal Bello Haas – Episode 14

In this episode, Parm talks to Dr. Vanina Dal Bello-Haas about her research and experience treating people with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. They discuss expanding the classification of ALS, addressing multi-system involvement (including pain and respiratory dysfunction), and recognizing patient priorities while balancing active intervention and overuse. Join us as we learn more about the assessment, …

Spinal Cord Injury SIG: Interview with Milap Sandhu about Acute Intermittent Hypoxia – Episode 7

In this episode, we talk to Milap Sandhu, PT, PhD about Acute Intermittent Hypoxia and drug-induced neuromodulation and the results of his recent paper: Sandhu MS,Gray E, Kocherginsky M, Jayaraman A, Mitchell GS, Rymer WZ. Prednisolone pretreatment enhances intermittent hypoxia-induced plasticity in persons with chronic incomplete spinal cord injury. Neurorehabil Neural Repair. 2019;33:911-921. The Spinal …

Stroke SIG: Locomotor CPG Discussion Part II– Episode 10

Host Jackie Loeshelle is joined by Dr. George Hornby for a Part II discussion on the Locomotor CPG. The Locomotor CPG identifies the most optimal interventions for gait recovery based on current evidence for individuals with chronic stroke, incomplete spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury. This episode delves deeper into the background and design …