In this episode, host Marissa Moran, PT, DPT, is joined by the authors of the Clinical Practice Guideline to Improve Locomotor Function in Individuals with Acute and Subacute Stroke. The guests discuss the development of the Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) and preview its key findings. The CPG’s purpose is to provide a concise, evidence-based practice recommendations …
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Host Stephen Merchant PT, DPT, NCS is joined by Dr. Linda Horn PT, DScPT, MHS, FNAP and Dr. Pamela Dunlap DPT, PhD for a discussion related to Dynamic Visual Acuity Testing.
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In this episode, host Kevin Vinnaco is joined by Anushka Shiell, National Director of Programs and Services of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA). Anushka discusses the APDA’s programs and services that support patients, families, caregivers, and professionals. They discuss valuable resources developed by APDA such as the Let’s Keep Moving Webinar Series, and Good Start. This episode …
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In this episode, we’re joined by Christina (Chris) Burke, PT, DPT, MS, Maghan Bretz, PT, MPT, NCS, and Annie Tapp PT, DPT, PhD, Cert. MDT, NCS to discuss gait training in complete SCI, the role of knee-ankle-foot orthoses (KAFOs) and more advanced gait technologies, and what we’re teaching PT students. This discussion began on the NeuroPT listserv. Click here …
Continue reading “SCI Chats Episode 14: The KAFO Conversation”
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In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Emily Fox, DPT, MHS, PhD and Dr. Jessica Dunn, PT, DPT, NCS. Their group was the recipients of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Spinal Cord Injury Special Interest Group (SCI SIG) Poster Award at APTA CSM 2026 in Anaheim, California. If you weren’t able to attend CSM this year, this episode is a great …
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In this episode, host Ken Vinacco is joined by CSM 2026 DD SIG Platform Award winner Franchino Porciuncula. They discuss this study on use of RAS for improving gait automaticity in people with PD. In this study, Dr. Porciuncula explored the possible mechanisms by which RAS works. We also learn more about FNIRS technology for …
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In this episode, host Marissa Moran, PT, DPT is joined by Dr. Dennis Fell, PT, MD for a conversation to discuss Dr. Fell’s career path and vast experiences with collaborations in the international physical therapy sphere. Dr. Fell is a clinician, author, and internationally recognized educator – and also serves on the Stroke SIG leadership …
Continue reading “Stroke SIG: International Physical Therapy Engagement – Episode 30”
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Kendra Betz, MSPT, ATP shares her experience with Veterans Association and Ride Custom Seating manufacturer’s representative on application of seating to adapted sports equipment configuration and athlete education. Wendy Koesters, PT, ATP/SMS as the interviewer gives perspective from community based therapists role both clinically and as a volunteer. See attached supplemental resource sheet. The Seating …
Continue reading “Seating and Wheeled Mobility SIG: Adapted Sports- Episode 3”
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In this episode, we’re sharing an edited audio recording of our DD SIG educational session from March 2026, during which we talked to 3 experts about fatigue in neurodegenerative diseases. Our panel includes Vanina Dal Bello-Haas who focuses on fatigue in ALS, Herb Karpatkin discussing fatigue in MS, and Maggie Abbott who covers fatigue in PD. The …
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In this episode, host Ken Vinacco interviews Mission MSA CEO Joe Lindahl, and DD SIG liaison physical therapist Lindsay Beatty to share how the organization champions connection, education and research related to Multiple System Atrophy. Join us to learn more about this rare neurodegenerative disease and discover resources to help empower your patients. For more …
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