Spinal Cord Injury SIG: Discussion on Neuromodulation with Dr. Monica Perez – Episode 2

In this episode of Discussions in Spinal Cord Injury Science (DiSCIS), Rachel Tappan, PT, DPT interviews Dr. Monica Perez, Scientific Chair of Arms and Hands Lab at the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab in Chicago. The discussion focuses on neuromodulation and Dr. Perez’s work. For further reading, check out: Christiansen L, Perez MA. Targeted-plasticity in the …

Degenerative Diseases SIG: Bridging the Gap Between Research, Data Collection and the Clinic with Ryan Duncan – Episode 8

On the 4D: Deep Dive into Degenerative Diseases podcast Ryan Duncan talks to first-time host Katy McGraw about his career path from an entry-level PT working as an outcomes assessor to a primary investigator on his own clinical studies. Along the way, he gives great advice on how to use research methodology to improve clinical …

Degenerative Diseases SIG: Cerebellar ataxia: neurophysiology, assessment and treatment with Amy Bastian – Episode 7

In this 4D: Deep Dive into Degenerative Diseases podcast, host, Parm Padgett geeks out about the cerebellum with Dr. Amy Bastian of the Kennedy Krieger Institute. It is chock full of clinical pearls and bottom lines! You will hear one of our preeminent researchers of the cerebellum discuss how the cerebellum influences movement, neuroplasticity of …

Balance and Falls SIG: Music Therapy in Balance Rehabilitation with Brian Harris – Episode 2

Episode 2 is an interview with Brian Harris, the CEO and Founder of MedRhythms. He discusses the foundation of music in rehabilitation of balance in neurologic patients and the work of their organization. For more information on music rehabilitation visit MedRhythms  and read the article Thaut, M. H., Rice, R. R., Braun Janzen, T., Hurt-Thaut, …

Balance and Falls SIG: Pupillometry in Balance Research with Melike Kahya – Episode 1

Episode 1 is an interview with Melike Kahya, a graduate student at the University of Kansas who is completing her dissertation. Her research uses pupillometry and the assessment of balance and posture in healthy adults and people with Parkinson’s Disease. Learn more here about the poster Melike presented at CSM 2020. The Balance & Falls …

Degenerative Diseases SIG: Virtual reality in rehabilitation & updates from the International Neurologic PT Association with Judy Deutsch – Episode 6

In this 4D: Deep Dive into Degenerative Diseases podcast, we interview Judy Deutsch about her research using virtual reality in PT, as well as practical considerations and applications for clinicians with access to all levels of technology. We also talk to Judy about her role as the president of the evolving International Neurological Physical Therapy …

Degenerative Diseases SIG: PT Movement Disorders Fellowship & Private Neurologic PT Practice with Julie Hershberg – Episode 5

In our fifth episode of 4D: Deep Dive into Degenerative Diseases podcast, we talk to Dr. Julie Hershberg, who with her company Re+active PT, started the first ever PT Movement Disorders Fellowship. Julie also tells us about her journey opening her private neurological PT practice in the Los Angeles area, and talks about using social …

Vestibular Rehabilitation SIG: Vestibular Function and Testing – Episode 48

Doctor Alaina Bassett, AuD., PhD., CCC-A and Doctor Jessie Patterson, AuD., PhD., CCC-A join host Nikki DiSalvio, PT DPT, MS to discuss the function of the vestibular system and vestibular diagnostic testing. This podcast will review the role of audiologists in vestibular testing and how clinicians can utilize the results from vestibular testing to guide …

Degenerative Diseases SIG: Expertise in Neurologic Physical Therapy with Evan Cohen – Bonus Episode

Check out a quick snip-it from our conversation with Evan Cohen that didn’t make it into Podcast #4! 4D listeners, please give us some feedback here: https://forms.gle/jh2jWstyU5dFzcgY7 The Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org.

Degenerative Diseases SIG: Fatigue and Fatigability with Evan Cohen – Episode 4

In our fourth episode of 4D: Deep Dive into Degenerative Diseases podcast, we talk to Dr. Evan Cohen about his work in people with multiple sclerosis and its application to other degenerative diseases regarding assessment and treatment of fatigability. For show notes click here. The Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group is part of the Academy …