4D: Deep Dive into Degenerative Diseases - ANPT

4D: Deep Dive into Degenerative Diseases - ANPT


Latest Episodes

DD SIG Bonus Episode: Collaboration with the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation: Exercise for Myotonic Dystrophy with Donovan Lott and Matt Wheeler 
October 12, 2025

In this episode, we tune into the audio from a special webinar from the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (MDF) about exercise for people with Myotonic Dystrophy (DM). Join Dr. Andy Rohrwasser- MDF Chief

DD SIG Episode 57:  Individualized rehabilitation for people with cerebellar ataxia with Sarah Milne
September 29, 2025

In this episode, host Parm Padgett interviews Dr. Sarah Milne about different rehabilitation strategies for physical therapists working with people with degenerative cerebellar ataxias. Dr. Milne shar

DD SIG Navigating the Path Episode 5: The National Ataxia Foundation
July 31, 2025

In this episode, host Ken Vinacco talks with guests Andrew Rosen and Ashley Durando to discuss the National Ataxia Foundation mission and resources.The Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group is

DD SIG Navigating the Path Episode 4: Huntington’s Disease Society of America 
June 27, 2025

In this episode, host Ken Vinacco talks with guest Gia Mannone to discuss the resources that the Huntingtons Disease Society of America (HDSA www.hdsa.org) offers for people with HD. Gia discusses e

DD SIG and JNPT Collaboration- Episode 56: Proprioceptive Reliance During Backward Walking in People with MS with Patrick Monaghan & Michael VanNostrand
June 24, 2025

This episode of 4D highlights results and implications from an article in the July 2025 Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy special issue on walking in people with neurological health conditions. H

DDSIG: Bonus Episode- CSM 2025 Platform Award: Amplifying walking activity in Parkinson’s Disease through autonomous music-based rhythmic auditory stimulation – with Franchino Porciuncula 
May 31, 2025

In this episode, host Ken Vinacco interviews Franchino Porciuncula, the winner of the DDSIG platform award at CSM 2025 in Houston, TX. They discuss his research related to utilizing closed-loop, music

DD SIG Navigating the Path Episode 3: The ALS Association 
May 28, 2025

In this episode, host Ken Vinacco sits down with guests Lauren LaMar and Kyle Vasher to discuss the range of resources that the ALS Association offers for people with ALS. Lauren shares her role in th

DD SIG Episode 55: Freezing of Gait with Alice Nieuwboer
April 30, 2025

In this insightful episode, host Parm Padgett sits down with Dr. Alice Nieuwboer, a leading expert in Parkinsons rehabilitation, to unpack the complex and frustrating phenomenon of freezing of gait (

DD SIG: Navigating the Path Episode 2: The Parkinson’s Foundation
April 27, 2025

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 Parkinsons Foundation. Together, they dive in

DD SIG Navigating the Path Episode 1: National MS Society  
March 29, 2025

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 pe