Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Podcast

Latest Episodes
DD SIG Navigating the Path Episode 4: Huntington’s Disease Society of America
In this episode, host Ken Vinacco talks with guest Gia Mannone to discuss the resources that the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA www.hdsa.org ) offers for people with HD. Gia discusses e
DD SIG Episode 56: Proprioceptive Reliance During Backward Walking in People with MS with Patrick Monaghan & Michael VanNostrand
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
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
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
Stroke SIG: Neurotechnology and Stroke Rehab – A Student-Focused Episode – Episode 28
The Student Corner of the Stroke SIG (Ben Lindaman, Pam Bosch, and Dana Kohl) took a question from a student regarding the role of neurotechnology in stroke rehabilitation. This podcast discusses the
Spinal Cord Injury SIG: DiSCIS Interview with Nicole Sharf on Sexuality and SCI – Episode 20
Join us as we discuss with Nicole Sharf about her groups paper, Psychosexual Well-Being Following Spinal Cord Injury: Perspectives of Adults With Spinal Cord Injury and Rehabilitation Clinicians" pub
SCI Chats Episode 11: Interview with Katie Blackburn about program development and quality
Join us as we talk with Katie Blackburn, PT, DPT, NCS, MSHQS about SCI program development and quality initiatives to improve care. Please send comments or questions on this podcast to anptscisig@g
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 Commi
DD SIG Episode 55: Freezing of Gait with Alice Nieuwboer
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
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