ANPT Balance and Falls Special Interest Group

Episodes

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  BFSIG: 2026 CSM Preview 03.02.2026 31m

  This podcast previews the CSM 2026 event in Anaheim, California, focusing on the importance of balance and falls in neurologic physical therapy. The hosts, Jennifer Nash and Nate Casey, discuss the value of networking, educational sessions, emerging themes, and practical tips for attendees. They highlight key sessions and events, emphasizing the new schedule format and the importance of self-care during the busy conference. Please send comments or questions on this podcast to [email protected]. The Balance & Falls Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org.
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  Vestibular SIG: Fall Risk Uncovered: A Vestibular Connection- Episode #73 08.12.2025 27m

  Host Maureen Clancy PT, DPT, OCS is joined by Holly Paczan PT, MPT, NCS and Sara Oxborough PT, DPT for a case study discussion of a patient who initially presented after sustaining a fall. Holly Paczan is a physical therapist and board certified clinical specialist in neurological physical therapy at the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab. She has over 16 years of clinical experience, specializing in the treatment of patients with neurological conditions primarily in the areas of stoke, brain injury and vestibular dysfunction, in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. She is currently the Clinical Manager for the Legs and Walking Lab and serves as co-chair of the ACRM RTSS Clinical Applications task force and as ANPT Vestibular SIG nominating chair. Sara Oxborough is a physical therapist within the ENT Department at the University of Minnesota Physicians, adjunct faculty at the University of Minnesota and Augustana University and Director of Education for Vestibular First. She has more than 18 years of experience specializing the treatment of patients with vestibular and balance impairments. She serves as secretary for the Balance and Falls Special Interest Group and teaches vestibular rehabilitation courses at the local, national and international levels.
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  B&F SIG: Planning the Perfect CSM 2025 (if you love balance training & fall prevention) 07.01.2025 21m

  Whether you plan to attend in-person or watch on-demand, our host Marissa Lyon highlights an itinerary of education sessions, platform presentations, and poster sessions that will elevate your knowledge of balance training and fall prevention. Additionally, this month we throw in a few tips on having a successful and lower-stress CSM and eating well in Houston. We finish off with a lightning round of punny, funny, and silly course titles. CSM Programming Other things going on at CSM everyday: Tranquility room 7-7:30, APTA (free) Head Shot Lounge 9:30-4:00, APTA Fit for Practice Fitness Gym 10:15-4:00, and Exhibit Hall 9:30-4:00 Vertigogo on the Vestibular SIG Instagram Why do Texans love HEB? Restaurant recommendations: Huyhn Restaurant, Nancy's Hustle, St. Arnold's, Phoenicia Foods, Ninfa's on Navigation, Fifth Vessel. Please send comments or questions on this podcast to [email protected] The Balance & Falls Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.
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  B&F SIG: Balancing the Needs of a Small Business and it’s Community with Jason Adour 25.11.2024 1h 14m

  Jason Adour, founder of Maine Strong Balance Center, speaks to me about the opportunities and challenges of starting and maintaining a small business focused on balance and falls while trying to treat his employees well, help them meet their definition of success, and serve the community good.
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  B&F SIG: Mike Studer on Dual-Task Balance Training and Very Fast Birds 12.10.2024 57m

  For this episode, I speak to Dr. Mike Studer about dual-task balance training, including what it is and what it isn't, the benefits of this training modality, dosing dual-task balance training, the effect of task prioritization, measuring outcomes after dual-task balance training, and much more.
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  Balance & Falls SIG: Capacity vs Performance 13.09.2024 38m

  We talk to neurologic physical therapist, Nick Wendel, from the Center for Neurorehabilitation at Boston University about balance capcity and balance performance. We discuss measurement of performance and how he thinks about performance in designing treatments. Useful articles on this topic: Readiness to Change is Related to Real-world Walking and Depressive Symptoms in Chronic Stroke by Allison Miller, et al Improvement in the Capacity for Activity Versus Improvement in Performance of Activity in Daily Life During Outpatient Rehabilitation by Catherine Lang, et al Evidence for Early and Regular Physical Therapy and Exercise in Parkinson's Disease by Terry Ellis, et al Please send comments or questions on this podcast to [email protected] The Balance & Falls Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org
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  Balance & Falls SIG: Sara Oxborough from the Telehealth Taskforce 15.01.2024 46m

  Sara Oxborough, who currently serves on the ANPT Telehealth Task Force and previously served on the MN APTA Telehealth Task force, discusses the October 2023 publication and resources published on the ANPT website from the ANPT Telehealth Taskforce. Addressing Opportunities and Barriers in Telehealth Neurologic Physical Therapy: Strategies to Advance Practice Neuro Telehealth best practice from the ANPT Other article discussed: Telerehabilitation for Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and a History of Falls: A Pilot Study Please send comments or questions on this podcast to [email protected] The Balance & Falls Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org
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  Balance & Falls SIG: Genotype impact on falls & tDCS with Dr. Sudeshna Chatterjee 03.12.2023 39m

  In this episode we have a conversation with Dr. Sudeshna Chatterjee, assistant professor at Drexel University about her work both in the area of COMT genotype (variations of a gene involved in dopamine breakdown) on falls in older adults and in the area of concurrent tDCS and complex walking tasks. We review the results of her research and how the findings can guide physical therapy practice, even among those who are not testing COMT genotype or using tDCS. We also follow-up with a conversation about the impact of placebo effect, especially when working with older adults and the role of mentorship for new academics. Dr. Chatterjee's University profile available here See Dr. Chatterjee's publications here Please send comments or questions on this podcast to [email protected] Follow us on X @Balance_Falls, Instagram @anpt_bfsig, and Facebook @ANPT Balance & Falls SIG The Balance & Falls Special Interest Group is a component of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy
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  Balance & Falls SIG: Perturbation Training for Fall Prevention with Dr. Tanvi Bhatt Episode 12 29.10.2023 34m

  Winner of the 2023 Balance & Falls SIG Research Award, Dr. Tanvi Bhatt shares her journey to physical therapy research, contemporary evidence on perturbation training, why having your patient catch a heavy ball isn't reactive training, and low-tech solutions to integrating this training paradigm in the clinic. Dr. Bhatt's Cognitive Motor Balance Rehabilitation Laboratory: https://cmbrl.ahs.uic.edu/ Dr. Bhatt's work on google scholar The Balance & Falls Special Interest Group is part of the Academy ofNeurologic Physical Therapy https://www.neuropt.org/special-interest-groups/balance-falls
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  Balance & Falls SIG: Perturbation-Based Balance Training with J.J. Mowder-Tinney Episode 11 20.01.2023

  In this episode of the Balance & Falls Special Interest Group Podcast, Host Marissa Lyon speaks with J.J. Mowder-Tinney. Dr. Mowder-Tinney was awarded the Best Poster Presenter at the ANPT Annual Conference in October 2022, with a poster titled "Effectiveness of Implementing a Single Session of Perturbation Training in the Clinical with Chronic Stroke." Drs. Lyon and Mowder-Tinney discuss the inspiration for this poster, the power of including reactive balance training, and the importance of high-intensity balance training. To find J.J. Mowder-Tinney: https://jjmowder.com/ IG: @jjmowderpt Impact of Perturbation-Based Balance Training on FunctionalOutcomes in a Patient with Chronic Incomplete Spinal CordInjury: A Case Report For more inforation about perturbation-based balance training: Avril Mansfield, Jennifer S. Wong, Jessica Bryce, Svetlana Knorr, Kara K. Patterson, Does Perturbation-Based Balance Training Prevent Falls? Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Preliminary Randomized Controlled Trials, Physical Therapy, Volume 95, Issue 5, 1 May 2015, Pages 700–709 Wang Y, Bhatt T, Liu X, et al. Can treadmill-slip perturbation training reduce immediate risk of over-ground-slip induced fall among community-dwelling older adults? Journal of Biomechanics. 2019;84:58-66.  To learn how to subscribe to the NeuroPT Listserve: https://www.neuropt.org/join/neuropt-listserve Please send comments or questions on this podcast to [email protected] The Balance & Falls Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.
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  Balance & Falls SIG: Conversation with SIG Leadership Episode 10 06.01.2023

  Conversation with the leaders of the Balance & Falls SIG, Debbie Espy (Chair), Jen Nash (Chair-elect), Laura Jacobs (Nominating committee), Nate Casey (Secretary), and Michele Collins (Vice chair). Show Notes: Interested in elected learship positions in the ANPT? https://neuropt.org/join/election-information Other Balance and Falls SIGs in the APTA, mentioned in the podcast as part of the tri-alliance https://oncologypt.org/sigs/ https://aptageriatrics.org/sig/balance-falls-special-interest-group/ APTA Geriatrics Please send comments or questions on this podcast to [email protected] The Balance & Falls Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.
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  Balance & Falls SIG: Dr. Darcy Reisman Interview – Episode 9 12.04.2022 51m

  Discussion of the January 2022 JNPT article interview: "Fluid Cognition Relates to Locomotor Switching in Neurotypical Adults, Not Individuals After Stroke.": Balance and Falls SIG - Episode 9 In this episode from the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Balance and Falls Special Interest Group, Dr. Julie Schwertfeger interviews Dr. Darcy Reisman, Department Chair, Professor, and Academic Director, Neurologic & Older Adult Clinic at the University of Delaware. We discuss the research study, key concepts and measures used, and implications of the results for clinical practice.  Resource Links: Delaware stroke research studies JNPT article NIH Toolbox Cognition Measures Please email any questions to [email protected]. The Balance and Falls Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org.
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  Balance & Falls SIG: Dr. Debbie Espy Interview – Episode 8 17.03.2021 40m

  In this episode from the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Balance and Falls Special Interest Group, Dr. Julie Schwertfeger interviews Dr. Debbie Espy, Associate Professor in the School of Health Sciences & Center for Human Machine Systems at Cleveland State University, and Chair of the Balance and Fall SIG. We discuss her PT background, early influences and mentors, and clinical application of her novel research and validation of her clinical measure, the Rate of Perceived Stability. Please email any questions to [email protected]. The Balance and Falls Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org.
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  Balance & Falls SIG: Dr. Cindy Gibson-Horn Interview- Episode 7 15.02.2021 1h

  In this episode from the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Balance and Falls Special Interest Group, Dr. Julie Schwertfeger interviews Dr. Cindy Gibson-Horn, the developer of  BalanceWear and owner of Motion Therapeutics Physical Therapy. We discuss her PT background, her clinical 'aha' moment about strategic torso weighting to improve balance, and a series of research studies that use the BalanceWear system and assessment methods she developed. * Here is the 2007 JNPT article with case videos that Dr.Horn references in the podcast:  Gibson-Horn, Cynthia PT Balance-Based Torso-Weighting in a Patient with Ataxia and Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Report, Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy: September 2008 - Volume 32 - Issue 3 - p 139-146 doi: 10.1097/NPT.0b013e318185558f Please email any questions to [email protected] The Balance and Falls Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org.
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  Balance & Falls SIG: Leadership Intro & Clinical Pearls – Episode 6 10.12.2020

  In this episode, the leadership of the Balance & Falls SIG discusses their vision for the next 2 years, upcoming resources to be available to our members, as well as clinical pearls to improve your practice with your patients with balance dysfunction. Please email any questions to [email protected] The Balance and Falls Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org.
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  Balance & Falls SIG: Dr. William Padula interview – Episode 5 24.11.2020 55m

  In this podcast, the ANPT Balance & Falls SIG interviews Dr. William Padula about Visual Midline Shift Syndrome (VMSS), and collaborative interventions to treat VMSS that adds to postural gait and balance impairment. Dr. Padula is a Neuro-optometrist and founder of the Padula Institute. He is a pioneer in the assessment and treatment of neurologic visual-spatial syndromes that affect people with neurologic disorders and people with post-traumatic gait and balance loss. The videos and more information on his work can be found at https://padulainstitute.com/.
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  Balance and Falls SIG: Trialliance CSM Presentation – Episode 4 31.01.2020 15m

  Podcast 4 is an interview with the Trialliance of Balance & Falls SIG Chairs representing the APTA Geriatric, Neurologic, and Oncology Academies.  The SIG Chairs talk about what led them to join forces and to create a course & handout that was presented at CSM 2020 in Colorado.   The Balance and Falls Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org.
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  Balance and Falls SIG: Stroke Balance and Locomotion Research with James Finley – Episode 3 15.01.2020 48m

  Podcast 3 is an interview with Laboratory Director, James Finley about the stroke balance and locomotion research being done at USC's Locomotor Control Lab. He shares thoughts on mentors and influences that led him to his current research projects while highlighting the current research related to stroke and locomotor learning and adaptation after stroke. The Balance and Falls Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org.
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  Balance and Falls SIG: Music Therapy in Balance Rehabilitation with Brian Harris – Episode 2 04.12.2019 44m

  Episode 2 is an interview with Brian Harris, the CEO and Founder of MedRhythms. He discusses the foundation of music in rehabilitation of balance in neurologic patients and the work of their organization. For more information on music rehabilitation visit MedRhythms  and read the article Thaut, M. H., Rice, R. R., Braun Janzen, T., Hurt-Thaut, C. P., & McIntosh, G. C. (2019). Rhythmic auditory stimulation for reduction of falls in Parkinson’s disease: a randomized controlled study. Clinical Rehabilitation, 33(1), 34
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  Balance and Falls SIG: Pupillometry in Balance Research with Melike Kahya – Episode 1 15.11.2019 29m

  Episode 1 is an interview with Melike Kahya, a graduate student at the University of Kansas who is completing her dissertation. Her research uses pupillometry and the assessment of balance and posture in healthy adults and people with Parkinson’s Disease.