3 episodes
ANPT Brain Injury Special Interest Group Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Brain Injury SIG
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- Health & Fitness
The Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Brain Injury Special Interest Group is a component of the American Physical Therapy Association. The BI SIG is comprised of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students in physical therapy programs who share information on research and programs aimed to increase networking, collaborations, and knowledge translation to achieve improved identification of brain injuries in populations with neurologic impairments.
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Brain Injury SIG: Brain Bytes – Locomotor CPG Episode 3
In this episode, the ANPT Brain Injury SIG speaks with Estelle Gallo about the locomotor CPG and how it can be utilized in clinical practice particularly in patients with brain injury. Estelle is a clinical specialist at Rusk Rehabilitation NYU Langone Health and serves on the Knowledge Translation Task Force for the locomotor CPG.
For more information on the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy and the Brain Injury SIG, visit www.neuropt.org -
Brain Injury SIG: Brain Bytes- Wheelchair Seating and Positioning Episode 2
In this episode, the ANPT Brain Injury SIG speaks with Stacey McCusker and Susan Taylor about wheelchair seating and positioning for individuals with brain injuries. We talk about the process for prescribing and acquiring a customized wheelchair, common challenges, and more!
For more information on the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy and the Brain Injury SIG visit www.neuropt.org -
General info about BI SIG
In this episode, we invited MaryBeth Osborne, the former chair of ANPT BI SIG, for a brief talk about the SIG group. Topics include the goals and mission, her experience in the SIG, and how to get involved in the SIG. Visit their website for more information too.
The Brain Injury Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.