Spinal Cord Injury SIG

About Us

The Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Special Interest Group (SIG) is a focused component of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT). The SCI SIG provides education and resources for physical therapy clinicians, rehabilitation specialists, and patients/clients. Membership in the SCI SIG is open to any member of ANPT and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

The SCI SIG's regular activities include:

• Professional Conferences -- We organize and present programming and focused sessions at the APTA's annual Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) and the ANPT's Annual Conference.  

• Patient Advocacy -- We participate in advocacy at local and national levels through education and grassroots efforts. 

• Website -- Our website provides members with access to clinician fact sheets, a spinal cord injury research podcast, an SCI calendar, and more! 

Mission

The mission of the SCI SIG is to optimize rehabilitation and maximize participation of persons with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) as active members of their communities. The SCI SIG shares knowledge and expertise, assembles and publicizes resources, and disseminates evidence about SCI/D rehabilitation.

Vision

The SCI SIG will serve as a preferred conduit for information, resources, and professional networking related to the rehabilitation of persons with spinal cord injury and/or disorders (SCI/D). The SCI SIG will also build domestic and international relationships to advance knowledge translation in the practice of SCI rehabilitation. 

 

Officers 

CHAIR (2023-2026)

Casey Kandilakis, PT, DPT, CCRP
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy

 

VICE CHAIR (2022-2025)

Christi Hutchison, PT, MPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy

 

SECRETARY (2021-2024)

Sara Hobbs, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy

 

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

CHAIR

Kristen Cezat, PT, DPT, ATP/SMS (2021-2024)
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy

MEMBERS

Kaci Handlery, PT, DPT (2022-2025)
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy

Wesley Thornton, PT, DPT (2023-2026)
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy

 

SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM

Alyson Matern, PT, DPT (Social Media Coordinator)

 

PODCAST TEAM

Kristen Cezat, PT, DPT, ATP/SMS
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy

Uzair Hammad, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy