Best Academy Of Neurologic Physical Therapy Podcasts (2025)

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DD SIG: Navigating the Path Episode 2: The Parkinson’s Foundation 27:24

16h ago27:24

27:24

In this episode, host Ken Vinacco sits down with special guest Donna Sperlakis to explore the wide range of resources and support services offered by the Parkinson’s Foundation. Together, they dive into the educational tools, community programs, and research initiatives designed to empower individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and their famil…

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DD SIG Navigating the Path Episode 1: National MS Society 20:45

1M ago20:45

20:45

Tune in to the first episode of our new series, Navigating the Path: Resources for Patients with Neurodegenerative Diseases, which highlights organizations that provide resources and information to people with neurodegenerative diseases. In this episode, Lauren Corley, a National MS Society representative, joins our host Christina Burke to explore …

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DDSIG: Bonus Episode- CSM Poster Award 2025: Analysis of Backward Gait Assessment Performance in Typical Older Adults and Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease – with Lisa Inglis 20:19

1M ago20:19

20:19

In this episode, Parm interviews Lisa Inglis, the winner of the DDSIG poster award at CSM 2025 in Houston. Lisa, a PT and professor at Daemen college, explains her research related to measuring backward walking and comparing backward walking characteristics of people with and without Parkinson’s Disease (PD). She goes on to discuss potential uses o…

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DD SIG Bonus Episode: Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) 2025 Preview 30:52

3M ago30:52

30:52

Join our podcast team members, Sara Zoeller and Parm Padgett, as they discuss the in-person and on-demand degenerative diseases programming (and some DD-adjacent talks) at this year’s CSM in Houston, TX. This podcast highlights talks and authors to help you plan your best CSM experience, complete with fun haikus and a CSM song at the very end of th…

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DD SIG Episode 54: Models of Care with Miriam Rafferty and Monica Hendricksen 43:30

3M ago43:30

43:30

In this episode, host Parm Padgett is joined by Miriam Rafferty and Monica Hendricksen from Shirley Ryan Ability Lab to explore the impact of current care models on individuals with neurologic conditions. Together, they delve into the opportunities and challenges of adopting innovative approaches to care and examine how these models can improve out…

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SCI Chats Episode 10: Guide to CSM 2025 17:11

3M ago17:11

17:11

In our newest CHATs episode “SCI SIG’s Guide to CSM”, we talk with SIG chair, Casey Kandilakis, about the exciting content being offered in Houston. We will also review events and places to meet with SCI SIG leadership and fellow SIG members to network and share ideas! SCI-SIG-Guide-to-CSM-2025Download…

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DD SIG Episode 53: JNPT highlight: Concern About Falling and Fear of Falling in MS with Taylor Takla 37:03

4M ago37:03

37:03

In this episode, host Parm Padgett welcomes Taylor Takla to discuss her article, “Motor and Non-Motor Factors of Concern About Falling and Fear of Falling in Multiple Sclerosis” published in the October 2024 issue of JNPT. Taylor’s research delves into the complexities behind fear of falling and contributing factors among individuals with MS. Join …

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DD SIG Episode 52: Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) with Kristina Vaughn 41:25

5M ago41:25

41:25

In this episode, host Ken Vinacco talks to guest Kristina Vaughn to discuss the role of physical therapists working with individuals with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). NPH is a condition that leads to excess accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in ventricles of the brain. This can lead to gait abnormalities, cognitive changes, and urinary inc…

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Spinal Cord Injury SIG: DiSCIS Interview with Dr. Laura Baehr about Tele-Exercise – Episode 19 29:17

5M ago29:17

29:17

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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DD SIG Episode 51: Skilled Maintenance Therapy with Bobby Hand 44:28

6M ago44:28

44:28

In this episode, host Ken Vinacco talks with Bobby Hand about the role and intricacies of skilled maintenance therapy for individuals with degenerative diseases. Skilled maintenance therapy is the care that physical therapists can provide to individuals who have conditions with no curative treatment. Bobby and Ken delve into how PTs can provide the…

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Vestibular Rehabilitation SIG: Managing Multi-Canal BPPV and Coexisting Vestibular Migraine: A Case Report- Episode 72 35:00

7M ago35:00

35:00

Host Sarah Pichini PT, DPT is joined by Dr. Robin Evans, PT, DPT, GCS discussing a case study of a patient with bilateral multi canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and underlying Vestibular Migraine (VM). A systematic approach in assessing and treating multi canal BPPV as well as the criteria for VM is reviewed. This case discussion h…

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Vestibular SIG: Modified Motion Sensitivity Test- Episode #71 33:02

7M ago33:02

33:02

Host Stephen Merchant PT, DPT, NCS is joined by Dr. Lisa Heusel-Gillig PT, DPT, NCS in a discussion regarding the development of the Modified Motion Sensitivity Test. Dr. Heusel-Gillig describes the reason she assisted in the development of this testing as well as the recommended standardized process to perform the test. The abstract of Dr. Heusel-…

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DD SIG Episode 50: Your Favorite PT Interventions 52:22

8M ago52:22

52:22

In this special episode, our podcast team interviewed listeners and former guests at CSM 2024 to find out what they were excited about doing when treating people with neurodegenerative conditions. We are excited to share their answers with you, along with some commentary from our current team, as a celebration of our 50th episode. The Degenerative …

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Spinal Cord Injury SIG: DiSCIS Interview with Dr. Chad Swank and Dr. Jaime Gillespie about Robotic Gait Training – Episode 18 37:59

9M ago37:59

37:59

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://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/…

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SCI Chats Episode 9: Interview with Pete Anziano 29:20

9M ago29:20

29:20

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 a part of the Academy of Neurologic …

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DD SIG Episode 49: Muscular Dystrophy with Claudia SenesacDD SIG Episode 49: Muscular Dystrophy with Claudia Senesac 57:10

9M ago57:10

57:10

In this installment of our series on rare neurologic diseases, host Ken Vinacco talks with Claudia Senesac about physical therapy for people with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD). DMD and BMD are both disorders that cause progressive muscle weakness, with BMD often presenting with less severe weakness and later …

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DD SIG Episode 48: Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy with Megan Iammarino 39:56

10M ago39:56

39:56

In this installment of our series on rare neurologic diseases, Ken Vinnaco talks with Megan Iammarino about physical therapy for people with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD), an umbrella term that encompasses a varied group of disorders affecting the proximal muscles around the shoulders and hips that impacts approximately 2 in every 100,000 p…

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DDSIG: Bonus Episode- CSM Platform Award: Parkinson’s Disease Rehabilitation Access and Utilization in Black and African American Chicagoland Communities – with Michelle Walaszek 21:14

11M ago21:14

21:14

In this episode, Chris interviews Michelle Walaszek, a winner of the DDSIG platform award at CSM Boston in 2024. Michelle, a PhD candidate and research associate in the Knowledge Translation of Exercise and Activity for Symptom Management (KTEAM) lab at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, explains important qualitative research that her team completed in thei…

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Vestibular SIG: Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation in Pediatric Concussion- Episode #70 1:01:28

11M ago1:01:28

1:01:28

Host Jennifer Burus PT, NCS is joined by Anne W. Hunt, PhD, OT Reg (Ontario) and Nick Reed, PhD, MScOT, OT Reg (Ontario) for a discussion on multidisciplinary care for pediatric patients with concussion. Dr. Hunt is an Assistant Professor Teaching Stream in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto…

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DDSIG: Bonus Episode- CSM Platform Award: Gait Initiation Dynamics in Parkinson Disease – with CJ Duppen 24:52

12M ago24:52

24:52

In this episode, Parm interviews Chelsea “CJ” Duppen, a winner of the DDSIG platform award at CSM Boston in 2024. CJ, a fourth year PhD student at the University of North Carolina, works with Dr. Mike Lewek in the Recovery of Gait and Neurorehabilitation (ReGaiN) lab, studying gait and gait initiation impairments in people living with Parkinson Dis…

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Vestibular SIG- Integrating Psychology into Vestibular Rehab- Episode # 69 36:54

12M ago36:54

36:54

Host Maureen Clancy PT, DPT, OCS is joined by Joanna Wolfson PhD, ABPP and Emily Kostelnik PhD in a discussion on the integration of psychological care for patients with vestibular disorders. Dr. Kostelnik is a Clinical Health Psychologist who focuses on behavioral health education for the vestibular community through her company Rooted Behavioral …

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SCI Chats Episode 8: Interview with Tori Fallgren 16:28

1y ago16:28

16:28

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 more. APTA Advocac…

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DDSIG: Bonus Episode- CSM Poster Award: The Tinetti POMA Discriminates Between Fallers and Non-Fallers in pALS -with Kayla Chomko 22:10

1y ago22:10

22:10

In this episode, Chris Burke interviews Kayla Chomko who, along with Jen Canbeck, Lauren Tabor Gray, and Rania Massad, won the DDSIG Best Poster Award at APTA’s Combined Sections Meeting in February 2024. Chris and Kayla discuss her team’s poster, “The Tinetti Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment Discriminates between Fallers and Non-Fallers in…

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DD SIG: Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) 2024 Preview – Bonus Episode 27:15

1y ago27:15

27:15

In this episode of 4D, hosts Parm Padgett and 4D student intern Shannon Brown talk through the degenerative disease programming scheduled for CSM 2024. If you’re going to CSM this February, tune in while you travel, or even while you commute from your hotel in the morning to get some inspiration for what to see each day. We at 4D hope to see you th…

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SCI Chats Episode 7: Guide to CSM 2024 11:33

1y ago11:33

11:33

It’s that time of year again! Join Kristen Cezat and SCI SIG chair, Casey Kandilakis, as they discuss this year’s content and events for CSM 2024 in Boston, MA February 15-17. 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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DD SIG Episode 47: Friedreich’s Ataxia with Jeannie Stephenson and Staci Shearin 44:48

1y ago44:48

44:48

In this installment of our series on rare neurologic diseases, Christina Burke talks with Jeannie Stephenson and Staci Shearin about Friedreich’s Ataxia, a progressive, autosomal recessive hereditary multi-system neurodegenerative disease that impacts approximately 1 in 40,000 people in the U.S. Jeannie and Staci cover assessment, PT treatment and …

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Spinal Cord Injury SIG: DiSCIS Interview with Dr. Jenny Lotter about Task Vs Impairment Based Training – Episode 17 26:10

1+ y ago26:10

26:10

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 c…

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SCI Chats Episode 6: Interview with 3 PTs 18:29

1+ y ago18:29

18:29

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 SIG …

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DD SIG Episode 46: Post-Polio Syndrome with Carolyn DaSilva 51:24

1+ y ago51:24

51:24

In this installment of our series on rare neurologic diseases, Ken Vinacco talks with Carolyn DaSilva about post-polio syndrome (PPS), which can occur in polio survivors 15-20 years after the initial poliomyelitis infection. The constellation of symptoms include new or worsening weakness, pain, and fatigue. Ken and Carolyn also discuss bracing and …

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Vestibular SIG-Advocating for Vestibular Rehabilitation- Episode # 68 34:45

1+ y ago34:45

34:45

Host Puja Agarwal PT, DPT, MHA is joined by Dr. Jacob McPherson, PT, DPT, PhD, a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Science and a member of the University of Buffalo Concussion Management and Research Center Team to discuss strategies on how best to advocate for Vestibular Rehabilitation. His current research focuses o…

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DD SIG Episode 45: Progressive Supranuclear Palsy with Heather Cianci 49:58

1+ y ago49:58

49:58

In this second installment of our series on rare neurologic diseases, host Katy McGraw talks with Heather Cianci about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a neurologic disease that can mimic some features of Parkinson Disease (PD) like loss of balance and a tendency to fall backwards, but that also has unique features such as the loss of vertical…

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DD SIG Episode 44: Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Kyle Reedy 35:27

1+ y ago35:27

35:27

In this first installment of our series on rare neurologic diseases, host Jeff Schmidt talks with Kyle Reedy about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Kyle discusses the etiology and clinical presentation of this disease, as well as best practices for treating patients living with this rare neuromuscular disease, in light of medical advances that have i…

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SCI Chats Episode 5: Interview with Kaci Handlery and Dana Kahl 17:13

1+ y ago17:13

17:13

Join us as we talk with Dr. Kaci Handlery and Dr. Dana Kahl about how they have brought an innovative fitness opportunity to individuals living with SCI and their caregivers/partners in the community where they live! For more information about the SHIFT Arkansas program discussed in this episode, visit their website or contact Kaci Handlery at Kaci…

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DD SIG Episode 43: Gait Training in PD with Mike Lewek and CJ Duppen 39:29

1+ y ago39:29

39:29

In this episode, host Parm Padgett talks with Mike Lewek and CJ Duppen from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill about using implicit and explicit motor learning techniques with people with Parkinson Disease. CJ and Mike do a deep dive into their research on the integration of targeted rhythmic auditory cueing to improve step length and …

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Spinal Cord Injury SIG: DiSCIS Interview with Dr. Ken Weber and Dr. Christina Draganich – Episode 16 20:02

1+ y ago20:02

20:02

In this episode, we will be speaking with Dr. Christina Draganich and Dr. Kenneth Weber about their group’s paper titled “Predicting Outdoor Walking 1 Year After Spinal Cord Injury: A Retrospective, Multisite External Validation Study” just released in JNPT in 2023. Join us to hear about this exciting study! Below is a link to their article: https:…

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DD SIG Episode 42: Frailty in Multiple Sclerosis with Jake Sosnoff 36:47

1+ y ago36:47

36:47

In this episode, we talk with Jake Sosnoff, Ph.D. about frailty in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). We cover how frailty is defined in geriatrics and how that definition applies to frailty seen in MS, as well as how clinicians can use evidence-based tools to characterize frailty in their patients with MS. Host Herb Karpatkin also talks with J…

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DD SIG Episode 41: Fear-Avoidance Behaviors’ Impact on Movement and Participation: Part 2- Treatment Strategies- with Mike Studer 40:42

2y ago40:42

40:42

In this episode, we talk with Mike Studer about intervention and treatment strategies related to fear-avoidance behaviors (as introduced in part 1/episode 40 with Ryan Duncan and Merrill Landers). Host Chris Burke talks with Mike about using autonomy-building strategies to reduce fear and exposure therapy strategies. They also delve into behavior c…

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Spinal Cord Injury SIG: DiSCIS Interview with Nick Evans – Episode 15 48:40

2y ago48:40

48:40

Interview with Nick Evans about his group’s paper “Walking and Balance Outcomes are Improved Following Brief Intensive Locomotor Skill Training but Are Not Augmented by Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Persons with Chronic Spinal Cord Injury” published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience in 2022. Join DiSCIS hosts Kristen Cezat, PT, DPT, N…

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DD SIG Episode 40: Fear-Avoidance Behaviors’ Impact on Movement and Participation- with Merrill Landers and Ryan Duncan 45:08

2y ago45:08

45:08

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Merrill Landers and Dr. Ryan Duncan about their presentation at APTA’s CSM 2023, entitled “Mind Over Movement: Fear-Avoidance Behaviors Impacting Movement and Participation in Parkinson’s Disease.” Host Chris Burke talks with Merrill and Ryan about different types of fears and fear-avoidance cycles that have been s…

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DD SIG Episode 39: Education and Exercise Support for Individuals Newly Diagnosed with Parkinson Disease and Their Care Partners- with Alicia Flach 26:44

2y ago26:44

26:44

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Alicia Flach, who was awarded the DD SIG 2023 Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) best poster award for her poster entitled “Education and Exercise Support for Individuals Newly Diagnosed with Parkinson Disease and Their Care Partners”. She and her team created educational modules and promoted self-driven exercise habi…

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DD SIG Episode 38: Feasibility of Low-Load Resistance Training with Blood Flow Restriction for People with Severe Multiple Sclerosis- with Mark Mañago 41:03

2y ago41:03

41:03

In this episode, host Jeffrey Schmidt talks with Dr. Mark Mañago, who won this year’s DD SIG CSM platform award year.. Dr. Mañago chats with us about his recent presentation at CSM entitled “Feasibility of Low-Load Resistance Training with Blood Flow Restriction for People with Severe Multiple Sclerosis”. While traditionally considered a musculoske…

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Vestibular SIG: Updates on Vestibular Migraine and Meniere’s Disease- Episode #66 51:21

2y ago51:21

51:21

Host Maureen Clancy PT, DPT, OCS is joined by Helena Esmonde PT, DPT, NCS and Sara Oxborough PT in a discussion regarding recent updates regarding Vestibular Migraine and Meniere’s Disease. They delve into the prevalence, physiology, differential diagnosis, and treatment strategies for both disorders. The Vestibular Special Interest Group is apart …

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Vestibular Rehabilitation SIG: A Survey of Entry-Level Physical Therapy Education Content for Vestibular Rehabilitation Episode #67 44:36

2y ago44:36

44:36

Host Puneet Dhaliwal, PT, DPT, NCS is joined by Drs. Anne K. Galgon, PT, MPT, PhD and Andrew E. Littman, PT, PhD. Drs. Anne Galgon and Andrew Littmann are a part of task force that published“A Survey of Entry-Level Physical Therapy Education Content for Vestibular Rehabilitation”. Task Force constituted of the following individuals: Galgon, Anne K.…

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DD SIG & JNPT Collaboration: Walking Endurance and Oxygen Uptake on Kinetics in Individuals with Parkinson Disease Following Overground Locomotor Training – with Andrew Guccione and Andrew Pechstein- Episode ... 48:55

2y ago48:55

48:55

In this episode, Katy talks with Dr. Andrew Guccione and Dr. Andrew Pechstein about their article published in the April 2023 issue of JNPT entitled “Walking Endurance and Oxygen Uptake on Kinetics in Individuals with Parkinson Disease Following Overground Locomotor Training.” “Dr. G” and Dr. Pechstein discuss cardiorespiratory aspects of locomotor…

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DD SIG: Degenerative Disease Clinician Locator Map – Bonus Episode 18:06

2y ago18:06

18:06

In this bonus episode of 4D, we talk with Herb Karpatkin, a DD SIG officer who serves on the Nominating Committee, about one of the DD SIG’s newest features, the clinician locator map. Host and DD SIG chair Rebecca Martin talks with Dr. Karpatkin about his recent initiative to improve and simplify access to physical therapists who specialize in deg…

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DD SIG: Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) 2023 Preview – Bonus Episode 26:05

2y ago26:05

26:05

In this episode of 4D, hosts Parm Padgett and Ken Vinacco give us the inside scoop on the degenerative disease representation in the 2023 CSM line up. Hear clips/sneak peeks from several of the speakers about their upcoming presentations. With so many must-see talks, you’re going to want to listen in to get a head start on planning your time at CSM…

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SCI Chats Episode 4: Guide to CSM 2023 14:50

2y ago14:50

14:50

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 is all about!SCI-SIG-Guide-to-CSM-2023Down…

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DD SIG Bonus Episode: Resistance Training for Persons with Parkinson Disease with Daniel Corcos – recorded by the PD CPG Knowledge Translation Task Force 24:48

2y ago24:48

24:48

In this bonus episode, physical therapy students, Emily Buggeln and Colleen Noonan interview Daniel Corcos on resistance training for persons with Parkinson Disease. This interview was organized by the knowledge translation task force for the clinical practice guideline for the physical therapist management of people with Parkinson disease. For mor…

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SCI Chats Episode 3: Interview with Robert “Bob” Melia 19:16

2+ y ago19:16

19:16

In this episode we interview Robert “Bob” Melia! Bob sustained a Complete Spinal cord injury at level C6 at age 19. He shares so much valuable insight on his journey from initial injury to leading the happy and successful life he does today. Bob is the Spinal Cord Injury Network Coordinator for Orlando Health , president of the Greater Orlando sci …

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SCI Chats Episode 2: Interview with Geneva Brier 20:21

2+ y ago20:21

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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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