Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Podcast

Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Podcast


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

ANPT Inspirational Conversation with Dr. Rupal Patel, PT, PhD
October 11, 2025

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

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

Vestibular SIG: Dysautonomia- Episode #72
September 23, 2025

Host Robin Evans PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA, AVPT is joined by Jenna Tucker, PT, DPT, NCS, CBISand Lauren Ziaks, PT, DPT, ATC, NCSin a discussion on dysautonomia. Robin Evans is a dedicated Physical

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

SCI and AT/SWM SIG Collaboration: DiSCIS Interview with Theresa Berner – Episode 21
July 14, 2025

Join the Spinal Cord Injury and Assistive Technology/Seating and Wheeled Mobility SIG for a collaborative interview with Theresa Berner on their group's paper titled: "Investigation of stakeholder per

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