ANPT Historian Inspirational Conversations
Inspirational Conversations
Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy
Show overview
ANPT Historian Inspirational Conversations has been publishing since 2010, and across the 16 years since has built a catalogue of 46 episodes. That works out to roughly 25 hours of audio in total. Releases follow an irregular cadence, with the show now in its 2nd season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 17 min and 57 min — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Health & Fitness show.
The show is still active — the most recent episode landed 2 months ago, though releases have slowed compared with earlier in the run. The busiest year was 2018, with 7 episodes published. Published by Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy.
From the publisher
The Historian Committee of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy, a component of the American Physical Therapy Association, has interviewed influential members of the physical therapy community about their beginnings in the fields, the changes they have seen over the years and where they see it going in the future. Listen into these casual conversations with icons of the PT world.
Latest Episodes
View all 46 episodesANPT Historical Archives Committee: Inspirational Conversation with Theresa (Terry) Ellis, PT, PhD, FAPTA, NCS
In this interview conducted in March 2026, Dr. Terry Ellis, PT, PhD, FAPTA, NCS shares her career trajectory and research experience related to neurologic physical therapy. Having delivered the 2026 Anne Shumway-Cook Lecture at CSM, she is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy and Director of the Center for Neurorehabilitation at Boston University’s Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences. She, also, serves as Director of the American Parkinson Disease Association National Rehabilitation Resource Center. Dr. Ellis has published extensively and lectures internationally, with her work investigating the impact of exercise and rehabilitation in individuals with Parkinson's Disease. Her clinical expertise includes using mobile health and digital technologies to improve neurologic patient outcomes. Please send comments or questions on this podcast to [email protected] The Historical Archives Committee is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy- www.neuropt.org
ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Rupal Patel, PT, PhD
In this interview conducted in October 2025, Dr. Rupal Patel, PT, PhD shares her career trajectory and research experiences related to physical therapy. The interview references her extensive work in concussion and brain injury rehabilitation. In addition, her dedication to advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the profession is featured in the podcast. The Historical Archives Committee is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org.
ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Carrie Hoppes
In this interview conducted in early 2025, Dr. Carrie Hoppes shares her career trajectory and research experiences related to vestibular and military physical therapy. The Historical Archives Committee is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.
ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Evan Cohen – Short Version
In this interview conducted in early 2024, Dr. Evan Cohen shares his pathway to becoming a physical therapist, and how he subsequently focused his clinical work and research work on persons with Multiple Sclerosis. The Historical Archive Committee is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.
ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Evan Cohen – Full Version
In this interview conducted in early 2024, Dr. Evan Cohen shares his pathway to becoming a physical therapist, and how he subsequently focused his clinical work and research work on persons with Multiple Sclerosis. The Historical Archive Committee is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.
ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Patty Scheets – full version
In this interview, Dr. Scheets talks about her time as President of the ANPT. She also talks about her role in helping develop the movement system diagnoses and how they play a part in the treatment of patients with neurologic conditions. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org
ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Patty Scheets – short version
In this interview, Dr. Scheets talks about her time as President of the ANPT. She also talks about her role in helping develop the movement system diagnoses and how they play a part in the treatment of patients with neurologic conditions. To listen to the full interview with Dr. Scheets click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org
ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. James Carey – short version
Dr. Carey was the Anne Shumway Cook Lecture Awardee for CSM 2022. His credentials: PT, PhD, FAPTA. In the interview he talks about the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation in patients post-stroke. He also talks about his role as an educator and the impact we can make internationally. To listen to the full interview with Dr. Carey click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org
ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. James Carey – full version
Dr. Carey was the Anne Shumway Cook Lecture Awardee for CSM 2022. His credentials: PT, PhD, FAPTA. In the interview he talks about the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation in patients post-stroke. He also talks about his role as an educator and the impact we can make internationally. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org
ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Richard Shields – short version
Dr. Shields was the Anne Shumway Cook Lecture Awardee for CSM 2021. His credentials: PT, PhD, FAPTA. In the interview he talks about his research in individuals with spinal cord injury including the management of hyperinsulinemia and neurogenic osteoporosis. He also shares information on epigenetics and the potential impact it could have on the future of physical therapy practice. To listen to the full interview with Richard Shields click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org
ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Richard Shields – full version
Dr. Shields was the Anne Shumway Cook Lecture Awardee for CSM 2021. His credentials: PT, PhD, FAPTA. In the interview he talks about his research in individuals with spinal cord injury including the management of hyperinsulinemia and neurogenic osteoporosis. He also shares information on epigenetics and the potential impact it could have on the future of physical therapy practice. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org
ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Edelle Field-Fote- short version
Dr. Edelle Field Fote discusses with the ANPT Historian Committee why she became a physical therapist, her involvement in ANPT and as editor of the Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy. To listen to the full interview with Dr. Field-Fote click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org
ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Edelle Field-Fote- full version
Dr. Edelle Field Fote discusses with the ANPT Historian Committee why she became a physical therapist, her involvement in ANPT and as editor of the Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy. For a transcript of this conversation click here. To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy visit www.neuropt.org
ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Margaret Schenkman – short version
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
ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Margaret Schenkman – full version
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
ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Judith Deutsch – short version
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
ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Judith Deutsch – full version
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
ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Susan Herdman- full version
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
ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Susan Herdman – Short version
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
ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Michelle Lusardi – full version
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.