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SCI Chats Episode 14: The KAFO Conversation

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 …

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SCI Chats Episode 13: Interview with Dr. Emily Fox and Dr. Jessica Dunn

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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Spinal Cord Injury SIG: DiSCIS Interview with Dr. Laura Baehr about Tele-Exercise – Episode 19

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Laura Baehr about two recent publications from her team, titled Development and Feasibility of a Group Tele-Exercise Program for Individuals with SCI, published in JNPT in 2023.  The second publication we discuss is The Effect of Tele-Exercise to Promote Empowered Movement for Individuals with SCI (TEEMS) Program on …

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Spinal Cord Injury SIG: DiSCIS Interview with Dr. Chad Swank and Dr. Jaime Gillespie about Robotic Gait Training – Episode 18

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Chad Swank and Dr. Jaime Gillespie about the use of robotic gait training devices in their group’s paper, “Utilization of overground exoskeleton gait training during inpatient rehabilitation: a descriptive analysis.” Join us to hear about this exciting work! Article link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37542322/ The Spinal Cord Injury Special Interest Group …

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SCI Chats Episode 9: Interview with Pete Anziano about parenting after SCI

Join us in this episode, where we speak with Pete Anziano as he shares his experiences of life as a dad after his spinal cord injury. Pete provides valuable insights for physical therapists and others living with SCI about the parenting journey as a dad who rolls. The Spinal Cord Injury Special Interest Group is …

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SCI Chats Episode 8: Interview with Tori Fallgren about CRT

In our newest episode, we talk with physical therapist, Tori Fallgren, about complex rehab technology, and the advocacy efforts that make a huge impact in the lives of individuals with SCI. Join host, Kristen Cezat, as she and Tori discuss the recent “win” in advocacy efforts related to power wheelchair seat elevation and so much …

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Spinal Cord Injury SIG: DiSCIS Interview with Dr. Jenny Lotter about Task Vs Impairment Based Training – Episode 17

In this episode, we will be speaking with Dr. Jenny Lotter about her group’s paper titled, “Task specific vs impairment based training on locomotor performance in individuals with chronic SCI: A randomized crossover study.” Join us to hear about this exciting work! Article link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/32476619/ Please send comments or questions on this podcast to the …

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SCI Chats Episode 6: Interview with 3 PTs

In this episode, we will talk with three physical therapists, Lauren Jefferies, Uzair Hammad, and Brittany Rohan about what drew them into spinal cord injury rehabilitation as students, during neurological residency, and what keeps them coming back to SCI rehab years later. Please send comments or questions on this podcast to the APTA ANPT SCI …

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SCI Chats Episode 4: Guide to CSM 2023

Join Kristen Cezat and Casey Kandilakis as they discuss this year’s content and events for CSM 2023 in San Diego, CA February 23-25.  Learn about neurology and spinal cord injury content that you won’t want to miss as well as opportunities to meet the SCI SIG leadership at various events to see what the SIG …

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SCI Chats Episode 2: Interview with Geneva Brier

Tune in for the latest SCI CHATs Episode! Join us for one episode of many where we interview a client living post spinal cord injury! Geneva shares many experiences, stories, and wisdom to improve clinicians’ understanding of patient perspectives while providing insightful tips for those currently sharing her experience of living with a spinal cord …

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