ANPT Spinal Cord Injury Chats

Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy

The Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Spinal Cord Injury Special Interest Group is a component of the American Physical Therapy Association. The Spinal Cord Injury SIG provides a network of collaboration and education to its members that fosters opportunities to highlight and build solid foundations of clinical practice to provide care and management of persons with spinal cord injuries. Its membership focus is centered on supporting the practice of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants who treat patients with sci related disorders.

Episodes

  1. Jan 23

    SCI Chats Episode 12: Guide to CSM 2026

    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

    11 min

  2. 05/03/2025

    SCI Chats Episode 11: Interview with Katie Blackburn about program development and quality

    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 anptscisig@gmail.com The Spinal Cord Injury Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.

    33 min

  3. 01/20/2025

    SCI Chats Episode 10: Guide to CSM 2025

    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

    17 min

  4. 08/08/2024

    SCI Chats Episode 9: Interview with Pete Anziano about parenting after SCI

    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 anptscisig@gmail.com

    29 min

  5. 04/28/2024

    SCI Chats Episode 8: Interview with Tori Fallgren about CRT

    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

    16 min

  6. 01/31/2024 ·  Video

    SCI Chats Episode 7: Guide to CSM 2024

    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!

    12 min

  7. 01/03/2024

    SCI Chats

    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 anptscisig@gmail.com The SCI SIG is a part of the APTA Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy. www.neuropt.org

    18 min

  8. 09/26/2023

    SCI Chats Episode 5: Interview with Kaci Handlery and Dana Kahl about adaptive fitness

    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 Kaci.Handlery@achehealth.edu https://sites.google.com/view/shift-ar/home?authuser=0 Please send comments or questions on this podcast to anptscisig@gmail.com. The Spinal Cord Injury Special Interest Group is a part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org

    17 min

  9. 02/06/2023

    SCI Chats Episode 4: Guide to CSM 2023

    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

    15 min

  10. 01/26/2023

    SCI Chats Episode 3: Interview with Robert “Bob” Melia

    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!

    19 min

  11. 01/26/2023

    SCI Chats Episode 2: Interview with Geneva Brier

    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.

    20 min

  12. 09/29/2022

    SCI Chats Leadership

    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.

    15 min
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About

The Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Spinal Cord Injury Special Interest Group is a component of the American Physical Therapy Association. The Spinal Cord Injury SIG provides a network of collaboration and education to its members that fosters opportunities to highlight and build solid foundations of clinical practice to provide care and management of persons with spinal cord injuries. Its membership focus is centered on supporting the practice of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants who treat patients with sci related disorders.

Information

  • Creator
    Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © @2022 Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy
  • Show Website
    ANPT Spinal Cord Injury Chats