ANPT Assistive Technology/Seated Wheeled Mobility Special Interest Group

Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy

The Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Assistive Technology/Seated Wheeled Mobility Special Interest Group is a component of the American Physical Therapy Association. The AT/SWM SIG facilitates the gathering of PTs and PTAs with a common interest in assistive technology/ seating and wheeled mobility practice to improve evidence-based practice, discuss legislative and regulatory issues and concerns, and participate in education and research activities related to AT/SWM.

Episodes

  1. Feb 21

    DD SIG Episode 60: ATSWM SIG Collaboration: Seating for People with ALS

    In this episode, created in collaboration with ANPT’s Assistive Technology and Wheeled Mobility (ATSWM) SIG, host Chris Buke is joined by AT/SWM SIG Chair Wendy Koesters and special guest Pam Glazener to discuss wheeled seating considerations for people living with ALS. Drawing from their experience in specialized wheelchair clinics, Wendy and Pam share practical insights on key wheelchair components, drive control considerations, and essential documentation strategies.  Whether you’re new to seating and mobility and looking to better support your patients, or a seasoned seating specialist seeking deeper clinical insight, this episode offers valuable takeaways to enhance your practice when working with individuals with ALS.  For questions about this podcast, please contact neuroddsig@gmail.com.   Show notes available here: https://app.box.com/s/szj3bis39kg8k0vcj4wexihk8tvq6eps

    38 min

  2. 11/18/2025

    SWM SIG podcast: Dan Fedor – CRT legislation and funding updates -Episode 2

    In this episode, Dan Fedor the compliance director for VGM and US Rehab discusses recent and upcoming legislative changes impacting funding and therefore access to Complex Rehab Technology. Along with Seating and Wheeled Mobility (SWM) SIG members Ashely Detterbeck and Wendy Koesters, he provides opportunities for clinician advocacy and resources to stay on the forefront of education and best practice for equipment prescription for the complex needs of our consumers. The Seating and Wheeled Mobility Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org

    28 min

  3. 07/14/2025

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

    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 anptscisig@gmail.com. The Spinal Cord Injury Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy, please visit: www.neuropt.org for more information.

    30 min

  4. 08/16/2022

    Stroke SIG in Collaboration with Assistive Technology/Seating and Wheeled Mobility SIG: Wheelchair Prescription in the Neurologic Population – Episode 18

    Host Jackie Loeshelle, PT, DPT is joined by Jennith Bernstein, PT, DPT, ATP/SMS of the Assistive Technology/Seated and Wheeled Mobility SIG to discuss wheelchair prescription for the neurologic population and the important role physical therapists have in this process. Disclosure: Dr. Bernstein is a Clinical Affairs Manager for Permobil. Resources on this topic are listed below: Sample seating and mobility evaluation: Seating/Mobility Evaluation (methodistonline.org) Permobil LMN generator: LMN Login (permobillmn.com) RESNA position papers: RESNA > Resources > Position Papers and Service Provision Guidelines Textbook: Seating and Wheeled Mobility textbook by Lange & Minkel: Seating and Wheeled Mobility: A Clinical Resource Guide (healio.com) Continuing education, CEUs:  Through APTA 10-course series for beginners, free for members and non-members, provided through Clinician Task Force and APTA AT/SWM SIG  Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Education Center: Interactive Courses (anpteducationcenter.org) Continuing education previously recorded webinars from International Seating Symposium: RSTCE: On-Demand Webinars (pitt.edu) The information in this podcast is meant for the benefits of physical therapists. It is not meant for personal medical diagnosis and or treatment. Individuals should always consult an appropriate medical practitioner with questions. Please send comments or questions on this podcast to the Stroke SIG at strokesig@gmail.com The Stroke Special Interest Group and Assistive Technology/Seating and Wheeled Mobility Special Interest Group are part of the Academy ofNeurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.

  5. 01/20/2021

    AT/SWM SIG: Interview with Penny Powers - Episode 1

    This podcast from the Academy of Neurological Physical Therapy Assistive Technology/Seated Wheeled Mobility Special Interest Group highlights the career of master clinician, Penny J. Powers, PT, MS, ATP. She is a Level IV physical therapist at the VBWC Pi Beta Phi Rehabilitation Institute of Vanderbilt University Medical Center and works in the Adult Seating and Mobility Clinic at the Rehabilitation Institute. Penny discusses her 45-year career in physical therapy, with a focus on her transition to becoming a wheelchair and seating specialist in her clinical practice and the rewards of providing these services to the clients she serves professionally. The AT/SWM Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org

    29 min
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The Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Assistive Technology/Seated Wheeled Mobility Special Interest Group is a component of the American Physical Therapy Association. The AT/SWM SIG facilitates the gathering of PTs and PTAs with a common interest in assistive technology/ seating and wheeled mobility practice to improve evidence-based practice, discuss legislative and regulatory issues and concerns, and participate in education and research activities related to AT/SWM.

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