Discussions in Spinal Cord Injury Science - ANPT

Episodes

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  SCI Chats Episode 12: Guide to CSM 2026 23.01.2026 10m

  In this CHATs episode “SCI SIG’s Guide to CSM”, we talk with SIG chair, Casey Kandilakis, about the exciting content being offered at APTA CSM in Anaheim, CA. We will also review events and places to meet with SCI SIG leadership and fellow SIG members to network and share ideas! SCI-SIG-Guide-to-CSM-2026Download
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  Spinal Cord Injury SIG: Episode 22: Interview with Dr. Chad Swank and Dr. Dannae Arnold 16.11.2025 47m

  Join Kristen Cezat and Casey Kandilakis in this episode as we are joined by Dr. Chad Swank and Dr. Dannae Arnold to discuss their recent publication titled: Overground Robotic Exoskeleton Gait Training in People With Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury During Inpatient Rehabilitation: A Randomized Control Trial published in Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in 2025 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0003999325006756
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  SCI and AT/SWM SIG Collaboration: DiSCIS Interview with Theresa Berner – Episode 21 14.07.2025 30m

  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 perceptions of the wheelchair service delivery process" published in Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology in 2025. Below is a link to the full text article: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/17483107.2024.2442705 If you have any suggestions or comments on current or future podcasts, please contact us at [email protected]. The Spinal Cord Injury Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy, please visit: www.neuropt.org for more information.
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  Spinal Cord Injury SIG: DiSCIS Interview with Nicole Sharf on Sexuality and SCI – Episode 20 05.05.2025 33m

  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" published in Rehabilitation Psychology in 2024. Article abstract: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2025-44297-001
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  SCI Chats Episode 11: Interview with Katie Blackburn about program development and quality 03.05.2025 32m

  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 [email protected] The Spinal Cord Injury Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.
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  SCI Chats Episode 10: Guide to CSM 2025 20.01.2025 17m

  In our newest CHATs episode “SCI SIG’s Guide to CSM”, we talk with SIG chair, Casey Kandilakis, about the exciting content being offered in Houston. We will also review events and places to meet with SCI SIG leadership and fellow SIG members to network and share ideas! SCI-SIG-Guide-to-CSM-2025Download
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  Spinal Cord Injury SIG: DiSCIS Interview with Dr. Laura Baehr about Tele-Exercise – Episode 19 16.11.2024 29m

  In this episode, we talk with Dr. Laura Baehr about two recent publications from her team, titled Development and Feasibility of a Group Tele-Exercise Program for Individuals with SCI, published in JNPT in 2023.  The second publication we discuss is The Effect of Tele-Exercise to Promote Empowered Movement for Individuals with SCI (TEEMS) Program on Physical Activity Determinants and Behavior: A Mixed Method Assessment, published in the Archives of Physical Medicine in 2024.  Join us to hear more about this exciting work! Below are links to both articles discussed in this episode: https://journals.lww.com/jnpt/fulltext/2023/10000/development_and_feasibility_of_a_group.3.aspx https://www.archives-pmr.org/article/S0003-9993(23)00512-9/fulltext If you have questions for Dr. Baehr, please contact her at: [email protected] or @lab_moves The Spinal Cord Injury Special Interest Group is a part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy. For more information, visit www.neuropt.org. Please send any comments or questions on this podcast to [email protected]
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  Spinal Cord Injury SIG: DiSCIS Interview with Dr. Chad Swank and Dr. Jaime Gillespie about Robotic Gait Training – Episode 18 09.08.2024 37m

  In this episode, we speak with Dr. Chad Swank and Dr. Jaime Gillespie about the use of robotic gait training devices in their group’s paper, “Utilization of overground exoskeleton gait training during inpatient rehabilitation: a descriptive analysis.” Join us to hear about this exciting work! Article link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37542322/ The Spinal Cord Injury Special Interest Group is a part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy. For more information, visit www.neuropt.org. Please send any comments or questions on this podcast to [email protected]
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  SCI Chats Episode 9: Interview with Pete Anziano about parenting after SCI 08.08.2024 29m

  Join us in this episode, where we speak with Pete Anziano as he shares his experiences of life as a dad after his spinal cord injury. Pete provides valuable insights for physical therapists and others living with SCI about the parenting journey as a dad who rolls. The Spinal Cord Injury Special Interest Group is a part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy. For more information, visit www.neuropt.org. Please send any comments or questions on this podcast to [email protected]
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  SCI Chats Episode 8: Interview with Tori Fallgren about CRT 28.04.2024 16m

  In our newest episode, we talk with physical therapist, Tori Fallgren, about complex rehab technology, and the advocacy efforts that make a huge impact in the lives of individuals with SCI. Join host, Kristen Cezat, as she and Tori discuss the recent "win" in advocacy efforts related to power wheelchair seat elevation and so much more. APTA Advocacy Win: Power Seat Elevation: https://www.apta.org/news/2023/05/19/power-elevation-ncd
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  SCI Chats Episode 7: Guide to CSM 2024 31.01.2024 11m

  It's that time of year again! Join Kristen Cezat and SCI SIG chair, Casey Kandilakis, as they discuss this year’s content and events for CSM 2024 in Boston, MA February 15-17.  Learn about neurology and spinal cord injury content that you won’t want to miss as well as opportunities to meet the SCI SIG leadership at various events to see what the SIG is all about!
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  Spinal Cord Injury SIG: DiSCIS Interview with Dr. Jenny Lotter about Task Vs Impairment Based Training – Episode 17 04.01.2024 26m

  In this episode, we will be speaking with Dr. Jenny Lotter about her group's paper titled, "Task specific vs impairment based training on locomotor performance in individuals with chronic SCI: A randomized crossover study." Join us to hear about this exciting work! Article link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/32476619/ Please send comments or questions on this podcast to the APTA ANPT SCI SIG at [email protected] The SCI SIG is part of the APTA Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy. Please visit www.neuropt.org
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  SCI Chats Episode 6: Interview with 3 PTs 03.01.2024 18m

  In this episode, we will talk with three physical therapists, Lauren Jefferies, Uzair Hammad, and Brittany Rohan about what drew them into spinal cord injury rehabilitation as students, during neurological residency, and what keeps them coming back to SCI rehab years later. Please send comments or questions on this podcast to the APTA ANPT SCI SIG at [email protected] The SCI SIG is a part of the APTA Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy. www.neuropt.org
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  SCI Chats Episode 5: Interview with Kaci Handlery and Dana Kahl about adaptive fitness 26.09.2023 17m

  Join us as we talk with Dr. Kaci Handlery and Dr. Dana Kahl about how they have brought an innovative fitness opportunity to individuals living with SCI and their caregivers/partners in the community where they live! For more information about the SHIFT Arkansas program discussed in this episode, visit their website or contact Kaci Handlery at [email protected] https://sites.google.com/view/shift-ar/home?authuser=0 Please send comments or questions on this podcast to [email protected]. The Spinal Cord Injury Special Interest Group is a part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org
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  Spinal Cord Injury SIG: DiSCIS Interview with Dr. Ken Weber and Dr. Christina Draganich – Episode 16 13.09.2023 20m

  In this episode, we will be speaking with Dr. Christina Draganich and Dr. Kenneth Weber about their group’s paper titled “Predicting Outdoor Walking 1 Year After Spinal Cord Injury: A Retrospective, Multisite External Validation Study” just released in JNPT in 2023. Join us to hear about this exciting study! Below is a link to their article: https://journals.lww.com/jnpt/fulltext/2023/07000/predicting_outdoor_walking_1_year_after_spinal.4.aspx Please send comments or questions on this podcast to [email protected]. The Spinal Cord Injury Special Interest Group is a part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org If you wish to contact Dr. Ken Weber from this interview, he has provided his email: [email protected]
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  Spinal Cord Injury SIG: DiSCIS Interview with Nick Evans – Episode 15 27.06.2023 48m

  Interview with Nick Evans about his group’s paper “Walking and Balance Outcomes are Improved Following Brief Intensive Locomotor Skill Training but Are Not Augmented by Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Persons with Chronic Spinal Cord Injury” published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience in 2022.   Join DiSCIS hosts Kristen Cezat, PT, DPT, NCS and Uzair Hammad, PT, DPT, NCS as we learn more about this new and exciting work! Thank you for listening to this interview brought you by the Spinal Cord Injury Special Interest Group. Formore information on this SIG and ANPT visit www.neuropt.org.
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  SCI Chats Episode 4: Guide to CSM 2023 06.02.2023 14m

  Join Kristen Cezat and Casey Kandilakis as they discuss this year’s content and events for CSM 2023 in San Diego, CA February 23-25.  Learn about neurology and spinal cord injury content that you won’t want to miss as well as opportunities to meet the SCI SIG leadership at various events to see what the SIG is all about! SCI-SIG-Guide-to-CSM-2023Download
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  SCI Chats Episode 3: Interview with Robert “Bob” Melia 26.01.2023 19m

  In this episode we interview Robert “Bob” Melia! Bob sustained a Complete Spinal cord injury at level C6 at age 19. He shares so much valuable insight on his journey from initial injury to leading the happy and successful life he does today. Bob is the Spinal Cord Injury Network Coordinator for Orlando Health , president of the Greater Orlando sci network which is a chapter of the untied spinal cord association, advisory council member for the department of health for brain and sci, and so so much more ! This episode is a must listen!
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  SCI Chats Episode 2: Interview with Geneva Brier 26.01.2023 20m

  Tune in for the latest SCI CHATs Episode! Join us for one episode of many where we interview a client living post spinal cord injury! Geneva shares many experiences, stories, and wisdom to improve clinicians’ understanding of patient perspectives while providing insightful tips for those currently sharing her experience of living with a spinal cord injury.
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  SCI Chats Episode 1: Get to Know Your SCI SIG Leadership 29.09.2022 14m

  Get to know the SCI SIG leadership: We talk with ANPT SCI SIG leadership to hear a little bit about their background, why they love treating clients with SCI, and why they chose to join the SCI SIG leadership team!  Thank you for listening to this interview brought you by the Spinal Cord Injury Special Interest Group. Formore information on this SIG and ANPT visit www.neuropt.org.