About ANPT Balance and Falls Special Interest Group
The Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Balance & Falls Special Interest Group is a component of the American Physical Therapy Association. The BF 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 the Special Interest Group goals of: 1) improved identification of balance deficits and fall risks 2) Reduced preventable falls in populations with neurologic impairments.
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 balancefallssig@gmail.com.
The Balance & Falls Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org (http://www.neuropt.org/).
8 Dec 2025
Vestibular SIG: Fall Risk Uncovered: A Vestibular Connection- Episode #73
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.
7 Jan 2025
B&F SIG: Planning the Perfect CSM 2025 (if you love balance training & fall prevention)
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 (https://apta.confex.com/apta/csm2025/meetingapp.cgi)
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 (https://www.instagram.com/anpt_vestibularsig/)
Why do Texans love HEB? (https://www.eater.com/2018/12/11/18133776/heb-texas-origin-cult-following)
Restaurant recommendations: Huyhn Restaurant (https://huynhrestauranthouston.com/), Nancy's Hustle (https://www.nancyshustle.com/), St. Arnold's (https://www.saintarnold.com/), Phoenicia (https://phoeniciafoods.com/) Foods (https://phoeniciafoods.com/), Ninfa's on Navigation (https://ninfas.com/ninfas-on-navigation/), Fifth Vessel (https://fifthvessel.co/).
Please send comments or questions on this podcast to balancefallssig@gmail.com
The Balance & Falls Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org (http://www.neuropt.org).
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