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ANPT BF SIG CSM 2026 Preview

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The geriatric session argues that teaching older adults how to fall safely may matter more than preventing every fall.

Jen Nash and Nate Casey open the preview with a clear purpose. They explain that the conversation will cover why CSM matters for clinicians treating balance and falls, highlight the balance and falls content worth seeing, point to SIG events and networking opportunities, and share practical wisdom from past attendance. The SIG mission is stated simply. It centers on optimizing participation of the neurologic population through evidence-based balance intervention and fall prevention strategies. The Anaheim setting comes next. They note that CSM 2026 will be in Anaheim, California, and that mid-February weather there is usually mild and comfortable for walking and being outdoors, with some chance of rain. Thursday gets the most attention. The hosts describe it as a whirlwind, with poster sessions, the Mary McMillan Lecture, the ABPTS maintenance of specialists forum, and the ANPT Networking Mixer all competing for attention. The Mary McMillan Lecture is flagged as a must-see. It runs from 4:00 to 5:30 in Ballroom ABC and is presented as a conference anchor. The ABPTS maintenance of specialists forum is pitched as especially useful for newly certified clinicians and for anyone deciding whether to pursue specialty certification. The ANPT Networking Mixer is positioned as a chance to meet SIG leaders and ANPT leadership, learn about involvement, education, specialization, and advanced proficiency, and talk through current neurorehab topics. The hosts also make the logistics concrete. They point out that the last session ends at 3:30, leaving time to return to the hotel, freshen up, and eat before the evening events begin. Friday gets a lighter touch, but there is still a concrete callout. They mention an Oncology Balance and Falls SIG meeting at noon at the Hilton for listeners interested in that intersection. The closing advice is straightforward. Take care of yourself, expect to get your steps in, and plan for a busy conference day. They also invite listeners to come to N-Fusion Restaurant on Wednesday evening to kick things off and to reach out if they want help getting involved.

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A practical CSM preview for balance-and-falls clinicians, with the key sessions and events clearly laid out.

This CSM 2026 preview gives balance-and-falls clinicians a clear sense of why the meeting matters. Jen Nash and Nate Casey keep the focus on the practical side of the week, pointing listeners to the most relevant touchpoints: must-see content, SIG events, networking…

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Plan your CSM week around the Balance and Falls SIG events that matter.

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