In this episode, Parm talks to Dr. Vanina Dal Bello-Haas about her research and experience treating people with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. They discuss expanding the classification of ALS, addressing multi-system involvement (including pain and respiratory dysfunction), and recognizing patient priorities while balancing active intervention and overuse. Join us as we learn more about the assessment, management, and empowerment of our patients with ALS! The Degenerative Diseases Special Intere...
Oct 15, 2020•39 min
In this episode from the ANPT Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group, Parm talks to Dr. Herb Karpatkin about the interactive effect of aging with Multiple Sclerosis. They discuss important aspects of care and dive into a deeper understanding of how fatigue and dosage can dictate the rehabilitation experience. Join us in our exploration of reversing the cycle of frailty in aging with a degenerative neurologic condition. For show notes and references click here. The Degenerative Diseases Spe...
Sep 07, 2020•42 min
Join our host, Parm Padgett as she and Dr. Alicia Flach discuss telerehabilitation and what you can do to help keep telerehab accessible and reimbursable! Click here for a link to the APTA Action Center where you can send letters of support to your Senators and Representatives (you do not need to be an APTA member). You can email Dr. Alicia Flach for more information or to help at ADFLACH@mailbox.sc.edu.
Aug 29, 2020•13 min
In this episode, Parm talks to Beth Fisher about her 2019 John H.P. Maley Lecture ““Beyond Limits: Unmasking Potential Through Movement Discovery.” Dr. Fisher gives examples across diagnoses of how to integrate exploration of the patient’s implicit movement choices into PT assessment and treatment. We also gain insight into some of her groundbreaking work with people with Parkinson’s Disease. Join us as we learn how to push our patients to their full potential by challenging their existing movem...
Jul 31, 2020•43 min
In this episode, to ring out HD Awareness Month, Katy talks to Ann Kloos and Deb Kegelmeyer about the most up-to-date recommendations for exercise and physical therapy for people with Huntington’s disease. It is chock-full of the latest information for clinicians treating patients with HD, whether experienced or novice. We hope you enjoy it! The Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.
May 28, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this final of four CSM bonus episodes, Katy talks to Dr. Laurie King about her study on the impact of an exercise intervention in people with PD on the MiniBEST, freezing of gait, gait mechanics, dual task function, and patient-reported outcomes. They discuss the ins and outs of the study including who responded best and details of the agility bootcamp intervention. They also delve into Laurie and her colleagues’ upcoming research on turning in people with PD. This research was the basis for ...
May 13, 2020•31 min
In this third of four CSM bonus episodes, Parm talks to Lindsay White Walston about her case series that combined manual therapy with additional intervention for gait and balance for people with PD. Lindsay tells us how she combines her orthopedic and neurologic clinical specialties to improve outcomes for patients. This case series was the basis for a poster presentation that won the DD SIG’s Best Clinical Poster Award at APTA’s CSM 2020. The Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group is part...
May 06, 2020
In this second of four CSM bonus episodes, Parm talks to Dr. Cristina Colon-Semenza about her work investigating decision making and response to rewards for exercise in people with PD. This research was the basis for a poster presentation that won the DD SIG’s Best Basic/Applied Science Poster Award at APTA’s CSM 2020. The Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.
Apr 29, 2020
In this first of four CSM bonus episodes, Parm talks to Dr. Paul Kline and Dr. Mark Manago about their work investigating the relationship between single leg calf raise test with dynamometry and with clinical measures of gait in people with MS. This research was the basis for a platform presentation that won the DD SIG Platform Presentation Award at APTA's CSM 2020. The Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.
Apr 22, 2020•21 min
In this episode, Parm talks to Dr. Tara McIsaac about her recent study outlining characteristics of people with PD that determined exercise class prescription. Tara and Parm review the study results, including a group of clinical tests that may help PTs refer to appropriate programs. They also discuss the importance and logistics of communication between PTs and other exercise professionals. If you’re interested in community exercise in this population, this is a great listen! The Degenerative D...
Apr 07, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode, Dr. Lori Quinn talks to Parm about key features of Huntington’s Disease for PTs to recognize and examine, treatment approaches, and her rehabilitation-based research with this population. This is a great learning opportunity for clinicians familiar with HD as well as those who may see it very rarely (or haven’t seen it at all yet!). Lori also gives some great clinical pearls that apply to working with patients with any rare neurological condition. For show notes click here. Clic...
Mar 05, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Join hosts Parm Padgett and Katy McGraw as they discuss the degenerative disease-related programming coming to CSM this year, with sneak preview clips from prior guests of the show and SIG members. The Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.
Feb 05, 2020•18 min
In this episode, we talk to Kathy Gill-Body about her role on the Movement System Diagnosis task force. Kathy shares her impressions and applications of the movement system, including how she uses it in her clinical practice, and future directions for movement system diagnosis. She also shares her journey as a physical therapist involved in clinical practice, research, and teaching, and how she has been able to make connections and take advantage of a variety of opportunities to develop her inte...
Feb 01, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 9
On the 4D: Deep Dive into Degenerative Diseases podcast Ryan Duncan talks to first-time host Katy McGraw about his career path from an entry-level PT working as an outcomes assessor to a primary investigator on his own clinical studies. Along the way, he gives great advice on how to use research methodology to improve clinical practice and how to get involved in research as a DPT. Ryan also discusses some of his upcoming research including delving into low back pain in people with PD and physica...
Jan 10, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this 4D: Deep Dive into Degenerative Diseases podcast, host, Parm Padgett geeks out about the cerebellum with Dr. Amy Bastian of the Kennedy Krieger Institute. It is chock full of clinical pearls and bottom lines! You will hear one of our preeminent researchers of the cerebellum discuss how the cerebellum influences movement, neuroplasticity of the cerebellum, clinically how to be most effective with patients with cerebellar dysfunction and how the cerebellum and proprioception are tied toget...
Dec 09, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this 4D: Deep Dive into Degenerative Diseases podcast, we interview Judy Deutsch about her research using virtual reality in PT, as well as practical considerations and applications for clinicians with access to all levels of technology. We also talk to Judy about her role as the president of the evolving International Neurological Physical Therapy Association and how physical therapists can collaborate internationally to share resources on common areas of interest. For show notes click here....
Nov 08, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In our fifth episode of 4D: Deep Dive into Degenerative Diseases podcast, we talk to Dr. Julie Hershberg, who with her company Re+active PT, started the first ever PT Movement Disorders Fellowship. Julie also tells us about her journey opening her private neurological PT practice in the Los Angeles area, and talks about using social media and online education to enhance collaboration between neurologic physical therapists. For show notes click here. The Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Gro...
Oct 10, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Check out a quick snip-it from our conversation with Evan Cohen that didn't make it into Podcast #4! 4D listeners, please give us some feedback here: https://forms.gle/jh2jWstyU5dFzcgY7 The Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.
Sep 24, 2019•11 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In our fourth episode of 4D: Deep Dive into Degenerative Diseases podcast, we talk to Dr. Evan Cohen about his work in people with multiple sclerosis and its application to other degenerative diseases regarding assessment and treatment of fatigability. For show notes click here. The Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.
Sep 06, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode of 4D: Deep Dive into Degenerative Diseases podcast, our host Parm Padgett talks to Dr. Lee Dibble from the University of Utah about motor learning in people with Parkinson’s Disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. Our discussion centers around how motor learning applies to balance tasks, including reactive balance. We also review the research about the impact of medication on motor learning. For show notes click here. The Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group is par...
Aug 08, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode of 4D: Deep Dive into Degenerative Diseases podcast, we talk to Dr. Nora Fritz about the assessment of dual task ability and treatment strategies for dual task conditions in people with neurodegenerative diseases. Nora also explains some of her up and coming neuroimaging studies in people with MS and telerehab for people with MS. For show notes click here. The Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.
Jul 02, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In our first episode of 4D: Deep Dive into Degenerative Diseases podcast, we talk to Dr. Terry Ellis about alternate models for delivery of care in PT for people with degenerative diseases. For show notes click here. The Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.
Jun 04, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 1
