Neuroconsortium 2026.2027

Mission of Neurologic Physical Therapy Professional Education Consortium (Neuroconsortium):

• Promote the development of Neurologic Physical Therapy Clinical Education throughout the United States by offering a didactic education series that assists in preparation for specialty certification in Neurologic Physical Therapy.
• Promote the development of Neurological Physical Therapy Residency Programs by offering the classroom/laboratory education that fulfills the didactic component of APTA residency credentialing requirements.

Program Schedule: 

26 Webinars: starting June 9, 2026 thru December 15, 2026; no webinars the week of July 4th and Thanksgiving week.

5 Online Labs:  Labs presented on 5 separate Saturdays.  Below are Lab dates and times.

• Differential Diagnosis Lab - with Tami Phillips, PT, DPT, MBA, NCS and Michael Borich, PT, PhD on August 29 from 8-1pm PST.
• Strategies for Improving Function in Patients with Neurologic Impairments Across the Contiuum of Care - with Beth Fisher, PT, PhD, FAPTA Cindy Zablotny, DPT, NCS and Angela DiFrancisco, PT, NCS on September 19 from 8-12pm PST.
• Systematic Approach to Gait Analysis and Orthotic Decision-Making - with Kelley Kubota, PT, MS, NCS and Walt Weiss, PT, NCS on October 17 from 9-1pm PST.
• Strategies for Improving Function in Patients with Parkinson's Disease - with Mike Studer, PT, NCS, CEEAA, FAPTA on October 4 from 8-12PM PST.
• Vestibular Disorders - with Laura Morris, PT, NCS on November 14 from 8-5pm PST; 1 hr lunch
• Journal Club - Starts February till end of April. For more information please contact: Nick Wendel(East Coast JC admin) or Kaitlyn Barilla (West Coast JC admin)

Program Objectives:

1. Prepare participants for successful completion of an APTA Neurologic Residency Program or specialization in Neurologic Physical Therapy.
2. Refine skills in clinical reasoning, movement analysis, and use of standardized assessment tools for individuals with neurologic related impairments, activity and participation limitations.
3. Synthesize and interpret clinical findings, external evidence and knowledge of neuroanatomy to establish an accurate diagnosis and to design an effective intervention strategy based on prognosis.
4. Design intervention programs that maximize participation in functional activities to promote recovery that includes the entire body.
5. Demonstrate evidence-based practice by integrating patient preference, external evidence, and clinical judgment in patient management.
6. Produce highly skilled patient care providers for patients who have neurologic related conditions.
7. Develop, define, and justify appropriate therapy parameters based on current motor control, motor learning, and principles of exercise and neuroplasticity literature.
8. Create mentors for building the next generation of Clinical Specialists in Neurologic Physical Therapy.

• Who Should Attend
  Licensed Physical Therapists can attend these courses.  Courses are appropriate for clinicians enrolled in neurologic residency programs, clinicians preparing for the NCS exam (curriculum covers the Neurologic Description of Specialty Practice) or individuals who are interested in advancing their practice for persons with neurologic impairments.