Academy for Neurologic Physical Therapy Podcast

Vestibular SIG: Prevalence of and Theoretical Explanation for Type 2 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo- Episode 61

Host Puja Agarwal PT, DPT, MHA is joined by Michael Schubert PT, PhD, FAPTA and Bela Buki MD, PhD to discuss their upcoming article “Prevalence of and Theoretical Explanation for Type 2 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. This will be published in the April edition of the Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy. The Vestibular Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – neuropt.org.

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Stroke SIG: Sleep in Inpatient Stroke Rehab – Episode 16

In this episode, host Jackie Loeshelle is joined by Dr. Catherine Siengsukon, PT, PhD to discuss her article “Association Between Sleep Duration and Functional Disability in Inpatient Rehabilitation: A Pilot Observational Study”. This interview highlights the important role of sleep in stroke recovery and how physical therapists should aim to assist patients in optimizing sleep. Listen to this episode to

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The Stroke Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org.

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DDSIG: ANPT Annual Conference Poster Awards with Rashelle Hoffman & Rebecca Martin- Episode 28

In this episode, Parm talks to the authors of the winners of the the DD SIG poster awards at the 2021 ANPT annual conference. Dr. Rashelle Hoffman discusses aspects of fatigue related to Multiple Sclerosis and Dr. Rebecca Martin discusses the effect of modeling and cueing on sit to stand transfers in individuals with Parkinson’s Disease.

The Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org.

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Evidence Elevates: ANPT Moving Forward -Episode 1

The Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy released the position paper, Moving Forward in 2021. This paper emphasizes the use of the best available evidence and research in the treatment of adults with acute-onset movement disorders following neurological injury. After decades of debate over the different treatment methods the ANPT Board of Directors felt it was time to provide a statement as to ANPT’s position for the membership.

The Evidence Elevates campaign will dive deeper into how this position will change physical therapy going forward.

To learn more this campaign visit the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy website.

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DD SIG: The Impact of COVID-19 on Community-Based Exercise Classes for People with Parkinson Disease with Mark Mañago- Episode 27

In this episode, Parm talks to Mark Mañago about his recent publication in PTJ about the changing landscape of community exercise classes. Parm and Mark review the results of the study’s survey that asked exercise class participants with PD and exercise group leaders to identify facilitators and barriers to virtual and in-person class. They also discuss observed changes in activity level in the people surveyed. Parm and Mark brainstorm some real-world solutions to the barriers identified to help listeners start problem solving for their own classes and patients.

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Vestibular SIG: CSM 2022 Session Highlights- Episode 60

Puja Agrawal PT, DPT, MHA highlights the sessions that may be of interest to vestibular therapists during the APTA CSM in San Antonio, TX 2/2/22-2/5/22.

The Vestibular Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org.

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Concussion Education at CSM 2022: ANPT Concussion KT Taskforce

Join ANPT Concussion Knowledge Translation Taskforce members Ethan Hood and Becky Bliss as they review the concussion educational opportunities scheduled for CSM 2022.

To learn more about the work of the Concussion Knowledge Translation Taskforce visit the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy website at neuropt.org

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DDSIG: Health Promotion and Wellness – with Rupal Patel – Episode 26

In this episode, Rebecca talks to Rupal Patel, a founding member of the APTA Health Promotion and Wellness Council. They discuss the council and how it relates to patients with degenerative diseases. They highlight different areas of wellness and ideas for promoting healthy lifestyles at the individual, community, and society levels. Don’t miss these practical tips and resources for clinicians.

The Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org.

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Brain Injury SIG: Brain Bytes – Locomotor CPG Episode 3

In this episode, the ANPT Brain Injury SIG speaks with Estelle Gallo about the locomotor CPG and how it can be utilized in clinical practice particularly in patients with brain injury. Estelle is a clinical specialist at Rusk Rehabilitation NYU Langone Health and serves on the Knowledge Translation Task Force for the locomotor CPG.

For more information on the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy and the Brain Injury SIG, visit www.neuropt.org

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Stroke SIG & JNPT Collaboration: Discussing Manual Dexterity and its Association with Paretic Upper Extremity Use in Individuals with Stroke Living in the Community – Episode 15

In this episode, the Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy (JNPT) partners with the ANPT Stroke Special Interest Group for an interview with Amanda DeMartino conducted by host Jackie Loeshelle. Dr. DeMartino is an author of a recently published article examining manual dexterity measures and their relationship to use of the paretic upper extremity in individuals with stroke. This article is included in the October 2021 issue of JNPT.

Find more about this article here: https://journals.lww.com/jnpt/Abstract/2021/10000/Manual_Dexterity_Is_Associated_With_Use_of_the.7.aspx

Link for podcast transcript: https://www.neuropt.org/docs/default-source/stroke-sig/podcast_ep15.docx

The Stroke Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org

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