The Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy has a rich legacy of supporting the mission to improve health and quality of life in individuals with movement dysfunction due to neurologic health conditions.
Through innovation and collaboration, the ANPT has accomplished many significant milestones related to clinical practice, research, education, and professional development.
Welcome to Inspirational Conversations, the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Oral History Collection.
Every day, physical therapists are creating history - in what they accomplish with their patients, in their academic pursuits, and in their contributions to the profession.ÃÂ The therapists that have led and supported the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy are a unique and remarkable group of people.ÃÂ Memories of their professional lives and their role in the Academy provide a window into the history of our profession as it existed in the past and how it lives on today.
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In this interview conducted in March 2026, Dr. Terry Ellis, PT, PhD, FAPTA, NCS shares her career trajectory and research experience related to neurologic physical therapy.
Having delivered the 2026 ...
October 11, 2025 In this interview conducted in October 2025, Dr. Rupal Patel, PT, PhD shares her career trajectory and research experiences related to physical therapy. The interview references her extensive work in ...
In this interview conducted in early 2025, Dr. Carrie Hoppes shares her career trajectory and research experiences related to vestibular and military physical therapy.
The Historical Archives Committee is part of ...
October 16, 2024 In this interview conducted in early 2024, Dr. Evan Cohen shares his pathway to becoming a physical therapist, and how he subsequently focused his clinical work and research work on ...
October 16, 2024 In this interview conducted in early 2024, Dr. Evan Cohen shares his pathway to becoming a physical therapist, and how he subsequently focused his clinical work and research work on ...
December 15, 2023 In this interview, Dr. Scheets talks about her time as President of the ANPT. She also talks about her role in helping develop the movement system diagnoses and how they ...
December 15, 2023 In this interview, Dr. Scheets talks about her time as President of the ANPT. She also talks about her role in helping develop the movement system diagnoses and how they ...
Dr. Carey was the Anne Shumway Cook Lecture Awardee for CSM 2022. His credentials: PT, PhD, FAPTA. In the interview he talks about the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation in ...
Dr. Carey was the Anne Shumway Cook Lecture Awardee for CSM 2022. His credentials: PT, PhD, FAPTA. In the interview he talks about the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation in ...
Dr. Shields was the Anne Shumway Cook Lecture Awardee for CSM 2021. His credentials: PT, PhD, FAPTA. In the interview he talks about his research in individuals with spinal cord ...
Dr. Shields was the Anne Shumway Cook Lecture Awardee for CSM 2021. His credentials: PT, PhD, FAPTA. In the interview he talks about his research in individuals with spinal cord ...
Dr. Edelle Field Fote discusses with the ANPT Historian Committee why she became a physical therapist, her involvement in ANPT and as editor of the Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy.
Dr. Edelle Field Fote discusses with the ANPT Historian Committee why she became a physical therapist, her involvement in ANPT and as editor of the Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy.
Dr. Margaret Schenkman presenter of the 2019 Anne Shumway-Cooke Lecture shares her journey with the ANPT Historian Committee on becoming a physical therapist.
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Dr. Margaret Schenkman presenter of the 2019 Anne Shumway-Cooke Lecture shares her journey with the ANPT Historian Committee on becoming a physical therapist.
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October 20, 2018 Dr. Judith Deutsch, PT, PhD, FAPTA shares her journey, with the ANPT Historian Committee, on becoming a physical therapist and how her work on the Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy ...
Dr. Judith Deutsch, PT, PhD, FAPTA shares her journey, with the ANPT Historian Committee, on becoming a physical therapist and how her work on the Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy ...
The ANPT Historian Committee interviews Dr. Susan Herdman about her work as a physical therapist and how the field has changed over the years.
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The ANPT Historian Committee interviewed Dr. Susan Herdman about her work in the physical therapy community and the changes she has seen in the field over the years.
Michelle Lusardi, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA is interviewed by ANPT Historian Committee member, Dana Lott, about her experiences in the physical therapy profession.
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Michelle Lusardi, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA is interviewed by ANPT Historian Committee member, Dana Lott, about her experiences in the physical therapy profession.
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Dr. Stuart Binder-Macleod, presenter of the 2018 Anne Shumway Cooke Lecture, discusses his career in the physical therapy profession, the changes he has seen and the great relationships he has ...
Andrea Behrman, PT, PhD, FAPTA was interviewed by Dana Lott of the ANPT Historian Committee in 2017 after your Anne Shumway Cook presentation at CSM. Listen as she shares ...
February 27, 2017 Andrea Behrman, PT, PhD, FAPTA was interviewed by Dana Lott of the ANPT Historian Committee in 2017 after your Anne Shumway Cook presentation at CSM. Listen as she shares your ...
Dr. Deborah Larsen, PT, PhD shares why she became a PT, the changes she has seen in the field and hopes for the future with the ANPT Historian Committee.
February 25, 2017 Dr. Deborah Larsen, PT, PhD shares why she became a PT, the changes she has seen in the field and hopes for the future with the ANPT Historian Committee. For a transcript ...
Dr. Susan L. Whitney, DPT, PhD, NCS, ATC, FAPTA reflects with the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Historian Committee on how a trip to an Army base set her on ...
Dr. Susan L. Whitney, DPT, PhD, NCS, ATC, FAPTA reflects with the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Historian Committee on how a trip to an Army base set her on ...
February 20, 2016 Dr. Nancy Byl and Dr. Darcy Umphred discuss with ANPT Historian Committee member Britta Smith their growth in the physical therapy community and the projects they have worked on together. For the full ...
Dr. Nancy Byl and Dr. Darcy Umphred discuss with ANPT Historian Committee member Britta Smith their growth in the physical therapy community and the projects they have worked on together.
Dr. Steven Wolf, PT, PhD, FAPTA, discusses with the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Historian Committee member Melissa Bloom, why he became a physical therapist and how the profession has ...
Dr. Steven Wolf, PT, PhD, FAPTA, discusses with the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Historian Committee member Melissa Bloom, why he became a physical therapist and how the profession has ...
October 20, 2015 Dr. Pamela Duncan, PhD shares how her teaching experiences have led to her growth in the physical therapy profession with the ANPT Historian Committee. For the full interview with Dr. Duncan ...
Dr. Pamela Duncan, PhD shares how her teaching experiences have led to her growth in the physical therapy profession with the ANPT Historian Committee.
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March 25, 2015 Dr. Kathleen Gill-Body, PT, DPT, MS, NCS, FAPTA shares why she became a PT, the changes she has seen in the field and hopes for the future with the ANPT ...
Dr. Kathleen Gill-Body, PT, DPT, MS, NCS, FAPTA shares why she became a PT, the changes she has seen in the field and hopes for the future with the ANPT ...
October 17, 2013 Dr. Darcy Umphred, PT, PhD, FAPTA, is the author of Neurologic Rehabilitation and Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant shares her experiences about teaching and writing with the ANPT Historian ...
Dr. Darcy Umphred, PT, PhD, FAPTA, is the author of Neurologic Rehabilitation and Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant shares her experiences about teaching and writing with the ANPT Historian ...
January 10, 2013 This interview of Dr. Fay B. Horak was conducted in 2013 as part of the Inspirational Conversations, a series of interviews, produced by the Historian Committee of the Academy of ...
This interview of Dr. Fay B Horak was conducted in 2013 as part of the Inspirational Conversations, a series of interviews, produced by the Historian Committee of the Academy of ...
Dr. Ann Van Sant, PT, PhD, FAPTA, discusses with the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Historian Committee her passion for clinical physical therapy and the STEP programs.
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Dr. Ann Van Sant, PT, PhD, FAPTA, discusses with the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Historian Committee her passion for clinical physical therapy and the STEP programs.
Dr. Carolee J. Winstein, PT, PhD, FAPTA, discusses with the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Historian Committee her passion for clinical physical therapy and the areas of research she has ...
Dr. Carolee J. Winstein, PT, PhD, FAPTA, discusses with the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Historian Committee her passion for clinical physical therapy and the areas of research she has ...
This interview of Dr. Anne Shumway-Cook was conducted in 2012. This was the inaugural podcast of Inspirational Conversations, a series of interviews, produced by the Historian Committee of the Academy of Neurologic ...
January 10, 2010 This interview of Dr. Anne Shumway-Cook was conducted in 2012. This was the inaugural podcast of Inspirational Conversations, a series of interviews, produced by the Historian Committee of the Academy ...
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