Spinal Cord Injury SIG: DiSCIS Interview with Nicole Sharf on Sexuality and SCI – Episode 20

Join us as we discuss with Nicole Sharf about her groups paper, “Psychosexual Well-Being Following Spinal Cord Injury: Perspectives of Adults With Spinal Cord Injury and Rehabilitation Clinicians” published in Rehabilitation Psychology in 2024. Article abstract: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2025-44297-001

SCI Chats Episode 11: Interview with Katie Blackburn about program development and quality

Join us as we talk with Katie Blackburn, PT, DPT, NCS, MSHQS about SCI program development and quality initiatives to improve care. Please send comments or questions on this podcast to anptscisig@gmail.com The Spinal Cord Injury Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org.

ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Carrie Hoppes

In this interview conducted in early 2025, Dr. Carrie Hoppes shares her career trajectory and research experiences related to vestibular and military physical therapy. The Historical Archives Committee is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org.

DD SIG Episode 55: Freezing of Gait with Alice Nieuwboer

In this insightful episode, host Parm Padgett sits down with Dr. Alice Nieuwboer, a leading expert in Parkinson’s rehabilitation, to unpack the complex and frustrating phenomenon of freezing of gait (FOG). From the role of dopamine loss and neural “overload” to the influence of stress, motor challenges, and cognitive demands, Dr. Nieuwboer explains what we …

DD SIG: Navigating the Path Episode 2: The Parkinson’s Foundation

In this episode, host Ken Vinacco sits down with special guest Donna Sperlakis to explore the wide range of resources and support services offered by the Parkinson’s Foundation. Together, they dive into the educational tools, community programs, and research initiatives designed to empower individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and their families. Donna shares personal insights …

DD SIG Navigating the Path Episode 1: National MS Society  

Tune in to the first episode of our new series, Navigating the Path: Resources for Patients with Neurodegenerative Diseases, which highlights organizations that provide resources and information to people with neurodegenerative diseases. In this episode, Lauren Corley, a National MS Society representative, joins our host Christina Burke to explore the many resources and programs offered …

DDSIG: Bonus Episode-  CSM Poster Award 2025: Analysis of Backward Gait Assessment Performance in Typical Older Adults and Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease – with Lisa Inglis 

In this episode, Parm interviews Lisa Inglis, the winner of the DDSIG poster award at CSM 2025 in Houston. Lisa, a PT and professor at Daemen college, explains her research related to measuring backward walking and comparing backward walking characteristics of people with and without Parkinson’s Disease (PD). She goes on to discuss potential uses …

DD SIG Bonus Episode: Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) 2025 Preview  

Join our podcast team members, Sara Zoeller and Parm Padgett, as they discuss the in-person and on-demand degenerative diseases programming (and some DD-adjacent talks) at this year’s CSM in Houston, TX. This podcast highlights talks and authors to help you plan your best CSM experience, complete with fun haikus and a CSM song at the very …

DD SIG Episode 54: Models of Care with Miriam Rafferty and Monica Hendricksen 

In this episode, host Parm Padgett is joined by Miriam Rafferty and Monica Hendricksen from Shirley Ryan Ability Lab to explore the impact of current care models on individuals with neurologic conditions. Together, they delve into the opportunities and challenges of adopting innovative approaches to care and examine how these models can improve outcomes and …

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 …