<p>In this episode, Dr. Gammon Earhart and Parm dive into Dr. Earhart’s 2019 ANPT Golden Synapse Award-winning research on the effect of mental singing on gait variability in adults with Parkinson Disease. They discuss her methods and inspiration for exploring this intervention, as well as the intricacies of her findings and their clinical relevance. Listen in to get a detailed perspective on how mental singing can help individuals with PD and a sneak peek of her lab’s current and future research studies! The Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.neuropt.org/" target="_blank">www.neuropt.org</a>. </p>

DD SIG: PT Treatment Strategies for People with MS with Prue Plummer – Episode 17

The Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Degenerative Disease Special Interest Group (DDSIG) is a component of the American Physical Therapy Association. The DDSIG is comprised of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students in physical therapy programs that have an interest in neurodegenerative disorders including Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotropic lateral sclerosis, Huntington’s disease, and others.  The DDSIG provides a forum to discuss advances in practice and the challenges of providing care for individuals with neurodegenerative disease.  They are a valuable networking tool to help researchers, educators, and clinicians in the area of neurodegenerative disorders connect, share ideas, and learn from leaders in the field.