ANPT – Academy for Neurologic Physical Therapy Podcast

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.

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 of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.

Host Puneet Dhaliwal, PT, DPT, NCS is joined by Dr. Beharang Keshavarz, PhD in a discussion on the causes and characteristics of Visually Induced Motion Sickness. They discuss how visually induced motion sickness (VIMS) is a sensation very similar to traditional motion sickness, with the difference being that physical movement is usually limited or absent during VIMS. The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.

Host Puneet Dhaliwal, PT, DPT, NCS is joined by Dr. Paul Smith, PhD, Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand, to discuss the implications of vestibular input to the hippocampus on vestibular rehabilitation. They will discuss how a steady accumulation of evidence suggests that vestibular lesions not just effect oculomotor and postural reflexes in humans but also may lead to cognitive deficits. The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org

In this episode of 4D: Deep Dive into Degenerative Diseases podcast, our host Parm Padgett talks to Dr. Lee Dibble from the University of Utah about motor learning in people with Parkinson’s Disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. Our discussion centers around how motor learning applies to balance tasks, including reactive balance. We also review the research about the impact of medication on motor learning. For show notes click here. The Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.

Host Ethan Hood, PT, DPT talks with Nathan W. Steinhafel, MS, OD, FAAO, Director of TBI Vision Services at Armstrong Eye Care Associates in Pittsburgh, PA about what vision therapy is and the role of vision therapy in treating patients with neurological pathology like concussion. The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org

Dr. Sandra Billinger, PT, PhD, FAHA Associate Professor at the University of Kansas joins us to talk about physical activity and exercise after stroke. She discusses physical activity levels after stroke, how to encourage patients to be more active, exercise dosage, and exercise testing, including the use of a recumbent stepper to conduct submaximal exercise testing. Dr. Billinger also talks about her current research examining cerebral blood flow during exercise. The Stroke Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.

Host Puneet Dhaliwal, PT, DPT, NCS is joined by Major. Carrie Hoppes, PT, PhD, NCS, OCS. CSCS, ATC. Major Hoppes is an Active Duty Army Physical Therapist and the Deputy Director of the Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy. In this episode we discuss various advances in rehabilitation and techniques in vestibular rehabilitation including assessment and treatments. The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org

Host Puneet Dhaliwal, PT, DPT, NCS is joined by Dr. Andreas Zwergal, MD, PhD, an associate professor at Department of Neurology and German Center for Vertigo and Balance Disorders at University of Munich, Germany to discuss cerebellar dizziness - assessment and treatment interventions. In this episode they discuss how neurodegenerative and hereditary disorders of the cerebellum often lead to postural vertigo, associated with gait and balance disorders and oculomotor disorders. The importance of correct assessment in the clinic leads to successful intervention. The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org

In this episode of 4D: Deep Dive into Degenerative Diseases podcast, we talk to Dr. Nora Fritz about the assessment of dual task ability and treatment strategies for dual task conditions in people with neurodegenerative diseases. Nora also explains some of her up and coming neuroimaging studies in people with MS and telerehab for people with MS. For show notes click here. The Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.

In our first episode of 4D: Deep Dive into Degenerative Diseases podcast, we talk to Dr. Terry Ellis about alternate models for delivery of care in PT for people with degenerative diseases. For show notes click here. The Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.

The Discussions in Spinal Cord Injury Science (DiSCIS) interview with Andrew Smith, PT, DPT, PhD is about his 2018 study, "Lateral Corticospinal Tract Damage Correlates with Motor Output in Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury." Click here for Smith AC, Weber KA, O'Dell DR, Parrish TB, Wasielewski M, Elliott JM. Lateral corticospinal tract damage correlates with motor output in incomplete spinal cord injury. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2018;99:660-666. The Spinal Cord Injury is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org. Transcription of this podcast can be found here: https://app.box.com/s/kw1dwoacc2l42hkde4v3e0bqmnf2eixn.

Dr. Sarah Blanton PT, DPT, NCS Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine joins us to talk about caregiving after stroke. Listen as Dr. Blanton discusses how caregivers or care partners can be ill-prepared for their role, how to assess caregiver burden and ways we can address the needs of caregivers. The Stroke Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.

Puja Agarwal, PT, DPT, MHA is joined by Dr. Janet Helmisnki, PT, PhD to discuss atypical BPPV and its biomechanics, apogeotropic nystagmus, differential diagnosis and interventions. The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.

Host Puneet Dhaliwal, PT, DPT, NCS is joined by Dr. Marousa Pavlou, a senior lecturer in Physiotherapy at King's College London, in this episode to discuss the assessment and rehabilitation of people with visually induced dizziness. The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.

Heather Hayes, Stroke SIG chair, interviews professor Julie Bernhardt. Professor Berhnardt is a clinician researcher at University of Melbourne. She is a National Health and Medical Research Council established fellow and senior principal florey research fellow at the florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Melbourne, Australia. Julie has been working with people with stroke for 30 years. She is Head of the Stroke Division at the Florey and leader of the AVERT Early Intervention Research Program. Working in a large multidisciplinary team of researchers, the focus of Julie’s group is the development and testing of new, exercise and rehabilitation interventions that aim to reduce the burden of stroke related disability. Julie is Australia’ leading stroke rehabilitation trialist, recently completing the largest, international trial of early mobility based rehabilitation ever conducted (AVERT) which included over 2000 patients from 5 countries. Listen as Julie discusses findings from her research, applications for clinicians, and here future research direction. The Stroke Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.

This Stoke SIG podcast discusses vision impairments after stroke with Kathleen Digre, MD who specializes in neuro-ophthalmology and Kasey Mitchell an occupational therapist who has specialized training in vision therapy. Listen as they discuss how to evaluate patients with suspected vision impairments, the prognosis for vision impairment post stroke, and treatment options. The Stroke Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.

Dr. Margaret Schenkman presenter of the 2019 Anne Shumway-Cooke Lecture shares her journey with the ANPT Historian Committee on becoming a physical therapist. For the full interview with Dr. Schenkman click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org

Dr. Margaret Schenkman presenter of the 2019 Anne Shumway-Cooke Lecture shares her journey with the ANPT Historian Committee on becoming a physical therapist. For a transcript of this conversation click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org

Puja Agarwal, PT, DPT is joined by Daniel R. Gold, D.O. in a discussion on skew deviation, its definition, identification and pertienence to Vestibular Rehabilitation. Dr. Gold is an Assistant Professor of Neurology, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Neurosurgery, and Emergency Medicine at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.

On the Stroke SIG 3rd episode we are joined by Victoria Pardo, PT, DHS and Sujay Galen, PT, PhD to discuss Contraversive Pushing. Victoria and Sujay have developed a continuing education course on contraversive pushing which is available through ANPT Education Center and they share some of their insight into assessing and managing contraversive pushing. The Stroke Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.

On the ANPT Stroke SIG 2nd episode we are joined by Nora Fritz, PhD, DPT, PT, NCS, Suzanne Trojanowski, PT, DPT, NCS, Amy Yorke, PT, PhD to discuss knowledge translation. Nora, Suzanne and Amy talk about what is knowledge translation and why it is needed in our profession. Our guests also share their experience conducting a knowledge translation project. The Stroke Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.

Host Maureen Clancy PT, DPT, OCS is joined by Sarah Gallagher PT, DPT, NCS and Sara Oxborough PT in a discussion on the use of telehealth in vestibular rehabilitation. They discuss who is appropriate for this treatment and the benefits and challenges associated with treating in this manner. The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.

Host Maureen Clancy PT, DPT, OCS, Cert MDT is joined by Rose Marie Rine PT, PhD and Jennifer Braswell Christy PT, PhD in a discussion on pediatric vestibular rehabilitation. They discuss the common disorders children presents with, prevalence of vestibular disorders in children, and the signs and symptoms a child presents with. Additionally the tests commonly used in children, equipment required and how treatment differs between children and adults. The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.

Dr. Judith Deutsch, PT, PhD, FAPTA shares her journey, with the ANPT Historian Committee, on becoming a physical therapist and how her work on the Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy contributed to the profession. To listen to the full interview with Dr. Deutsch click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org

Dr. Judith Deutsch, PT, PhD, FAPTA shares her journey, with the ANPT Historian Committee, on becoming a physical therapist and how her work on the Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy contributed to the profession. For a transcript of this conversation click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org

In the ANPT Stroke SIG premiere episode we are joined by physical therapists and members of the Core Outcome Measures Clinical Practice Guideline Work Group Jenni Moore PT, NCS, DHS; Kirsten Potter PT, DPT, MS; Jane Sullivan PT, DHS to discuss the CPG. We discuss the rationale for the CPG, how it was developed and issues related to its implementation. For more information on the Core Outcome Measure CPG click here. The Stroke Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.

The ANPT Historian Committee interviews Dr. Susan Herdman about her work as a physical therapist and how the field has changed over the years. For a transcript of this conversation click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org

The ANPT Historian Committee interviewed Dr. Susan Herdman about her work in the physical therapy community and the changes she has seen in the field over the years. For the full version of this interview click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org

Host Nikki DiSalvio, PT, DPT, MS is joined by content experts Dr. Patrick Sparto, PT, PhD and Dr. Samantha Michael PT, DPT to discuss the current uses of virtual reality in vestibular rehabilitaton. Our experts will review current technologies available in both research and clinical settings and discuss implications for use of virtual reality in treating patients with vestibular disorders. The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.

Panel members Sara Oxborough, PT and Ethan Hood, PT, DPT, MBA, NCS, GCS discuss the effects of aging on vestibular functioning. The panel members weigh in on common anatomical changes that occur in the vestibular system with age, the relationship between vestibular disorders and falls in older adults, and discuss examination and treatment of vestibular functioning in the elderly population. The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.

Michelle Lusardi, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA is interviewed by ANPT Historian Committee member, Dana Lott, about her experiences in the physical therapy profession. For a transcript of this conversation click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org.

Michelle Lusardi, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA is interviewed by ANPT Historian Committee member, Dana Lott, about her experiences in the physical therapy profession. For the full interview with Dr. Lusardi click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org.

Dr. Stuart Binder-Macleod, presenter of the 2018 Anne Shumway Cooke Lecture, discusses his career in the physical therapy profession, the changes he has seen and the great relationships he has built. For a transcript of this interview click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org.

Host Maureen Clancy PT, DPT, OCS is joined by Dr. Courtney Hall PT, PhD and Dr. Sue Whitney PT, PhD, NCS, ATC, FAPTA in a dicsussion on vestibular hypofunction. This podcast reviews the medical conditions that would lead to a diagnosis of hypofunction, clinical testing, treatment, exercise prescription, and the key updates from the recent CPG on vestibular hypofunction. For more information on the Vestibular Hypofunction CPG click here. To take a course on Peripheral Vestibular Hypfunction click here. The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org

Host Nikki DiSalvio, MS, SPT is joined by content experts Dr. Anne Mucha PT, DPT, MS, NSC and Dr. Karen Skop, PT, DPT to discuss current practices in concussion management ranging from screening tools, prognostic factors for recovery, and recommendations for clinics that are interested in starting a concussion program. The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.

Host Ethan Hood, PT, DPT, MBA, GCS, NCS is joined by panel experts Janet Helminski, PT, Ph.D. and Anne Galgon PT, Ph.D., NCS discussing the latest advances in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) treatment and any changes noted with the recent release (2017) of the BPPV clinical practice guideline (CPG). The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org

Karen M. Skop, PT, DPT and Carol Wamsley, PT, DPT, BS, NCS, CBIS discuss case studies of patient's with central vestibular and balance dysfunction. They will delineate similarities and differences as well as prognosis and outcome considerations for these individuals in a subacute rehabilitation setting. The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org

Rebecca York PT, DPT, Nina Surber, PT, DPT and Rachel Trommelen, PT, DPT, NCS discuss 3 case studies of individuals with persistent recurrent BPPV and review physical therapy interventions to treat these individuals. The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org

Andrea Behrman, PT, PhD, FAPTA was interviewed by Dana Lott of the ANPT Historian Committee in 2017 after your Anne Shumway Cook presentation at CSM. Listen as she shares your experiences about working in the physical therapy field as many new procedures were developed. For a transcript of this conversation click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org.

Andrea Behrman, PT, PhD, FAPTA was interviewed by Dana Lott of the ANPT Historian Committee in 2017 after your Anne Shumway Cook presentation at CSM. Listen as she shares your experiences about working in the physical therapy field as many new procedures were developed. For the full interview with Dr. Behrman click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org.

Dr. Deborah Larsen, PT, PhD shares why she became a PT, the changes she has seen in the field and hopes for the future with the ANPT Historian Committee. To listen to the full interview with Dr. Larsen click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org

Dr. Deborah Larsen, PT, PhD shares why she became a PT, the changes she has seen in the field and hopes for the future with the ANPT Historian Committee. For a transcript of this conversation click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org.

Dr. Susan L. Whitney, DPT, PhD, NCS, ATC, FAPTA reflects with the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Historian Committee on how a trip to an Army base set her on her path to becoming a physical therapist. Click here for a transcript of the interview. For the full interview click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org.

Dr. Susan L. Whitney, DPT, PhD, NCS, ATC, FAPTA reflects with the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Historian Committee on how a trip to an Army base set her on her path to becoming a physical therapist. For a transcript of this conversation click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org.

Dr. Nancy Byl and Dr. Darcy Umphred discuss with ANPT Historian Committee member Britta Smith their growth in the physical therapy community and the projects they have worked on together. For the full version of the interview with Dr. Byl and Dr. Umphred click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org

Dr. Nancy Byl and Dr. Darcy Umphred discuss with ANPT Historian Committee member Britta Smith their growth in the physical therapy community and the projects they have worked on together. For a transcript of this conversation click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org

Dr. Steven Wolf, PT, PhD, FAPTA, discusses with the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Historian Committee member Melissa Bloom, why he became a physical therapist and how the profession has changed over the years. For the full interview with Dr. Wolf click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org.

Dr. Steven Wolf, PT, PhD, FAPTA, discusses with the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Historian Committee member Melissa Bloom, why he became a physical therapist and how the profession has changed over the years. For a transcript of this conversation click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org.

Content experts Susan Whitney, PT, PhD, NCS, ATC, FAPTA, Janene Holmburg, PT, NCS, and Kim Gottshall PT, PhD discuss treatment approaches for vestibular migraine and the role of medical management. This is part one of this episode. The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org