Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy

ANPT Assistive Technology/Seated Wheeled Mobility Special Interest Group

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The Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Assistive Technology/Seated Wheeled Mobilityh Special Interest Group is a component of the American Physical Therapy Association. The AT/SWM SIG facilitates the gathering of PTs and PTAs with a common interest in assistive technology/ seating and wheeled mobility practice to improve evidence-based practice, discuss legislative and regulatory issues and concerns, and participate in education and research activities related to AT/SWM.

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Episodes

Seating and Wheeled Mobility SIG: Adapted Sports- Episode 3 06.07.2026

Kendra Betz, MSPT, ATP shares her experience with Veterans Association and Ride Custom Seating manufacturer's representative on application of seating to adapted sports equipment configuration and athlete education. Wendy Koesters, PT, ATP/SMS as the interviewer gives perspective from community based therapists role both clinically and as a volunteer. See attached supplemental resource sheet. The...

DD SIG Episode 60: AT/SWM SIG Collaboration: Seating for People with ALS 21.02.2026 37:36

In this episode, created in collaboration with ANPT’s Assistive Technology and Wheeled Mobility (ATSWM) SIG, host Chris Buke is joined by AT/SWM SIG Chair Wendy Koesters and special guest Pam Glazener to discuss wheeled seating considerations for people living with ALS. Drawing from their experience in specialized wheelchair clinics, Wendy and Pam share practical insights on key wheelchair compone...

SWM SIG podcast: Dan Fedor – CRT legislation and funding updates -Episode 2 18.11.2025 27:30

In this episode, Dan Fedor the compliance director for VGM and US Rehab discusses recent and upcoming legislative changes impacting funding and therefore access to Complex Rehab Technology. Along with Seating and Wheeled Mobility (SWM) SIG members Ashely Detterbeck and Wendy Koesters, he provides opportunities for clinician advocacy and resources to stay on the forefront of education and best prac...

SCI and AT/SWM SIG Collaboration: DiSCIS Interview with Theresa Berner – Episode 21 14.07.2025 30:00

Join the Spinal Cord Injury and Assistive Technology/Seating and Wheeled Mobility SIG for a collaborative interview with Theresa Berner on their group's paper titled: "Investigation of stakeholder perceptions of the wheelchair service delivery process" published in Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology in 2025. Below is a link to the full text article: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi...

Stroke SIG in Collaboration with Assistive Technology/Seating and Wheeled Mobility SIG: Wheelchair Prescription in the Neurologic Population – Episode 18 16.08.2022

Host Jackie Loeshelle, PT, DPT is joined by Jennith Bernstein, PT, DPT, ATP/SMS of the Assistive Technology/Seated and Wheeled Mobility SIG to discuss wheelchair prescription for the neurologic population and the important role physical therapists have in this process. Disclosure: Dr. Bernstein is a Clinical Affairs Manager for Permobil. Resources on this topic are listed below: Sample seating and...

Wheelchair SIG: Master Clinician Penny Powers Pearls of Wisdom – Episode 1 20.01.2021 28:37

This podcast from the Academy of Neurological Physical Therapy Assistive Technology/Seated Wheeled Mobility Special Interest Group highlights the career of master clinician, Penny J. Powers, PT, MS, ATP. She is a Level IV physical therapist at the VBWC Pi Beta Phi Rehabilitation Institute of Vanderbilt University Medical Center and works in the Adult Seating and Mobility Clinic at the Rehabilitati...