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BFSIG: 2026 CSM Preview

February 3, 2026·32 min·2 clips

Educational sessions let Jen ask researchers questions and bring “gems” back to clinic the next day.

1. Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Podcast focuses on the Balance and Falls SIG’s CSM 2026 preview for Anaheim, California. 2. Jen Nash is the chair of the Balance and Falls SIG, and Nate Casey is the vice chair, so both speak as organizers. 3. The episode explains what CSM 2026 is for: balance-and-falls clinicians should know which sessions, SIG events, and networking opportunities matter most. 4. Jen says CSM 2026 is in Anaheim from February 12th to 15th, with mid-60s to low-70s daytime highs and cooler evenings. 5. The hosts say mild weather and a small chance of rain make Anaheim comfortable for walking and outdoor time. 6. Jen and Nate stress that CSM matters because clinicians can meet colleagues, students, and researchers from across the country. 7. Nate says the event can also open doors to national research projects and ANPT involvement. 8. Jen says educational sessions let her ask researchers how they perform studies and translate them into clinic. 9. Nate cites the “backwards walking test” and says Nora Fritz’s research gave him a change he could use the next day. 10. They say attendees should also make time for the exhibit hall, poster sessions, and SIG events, not only educational talks. 11. Jen lists emerging themes for 2026 as tech and innovation, leadership and workforce, payment and policy, expanded clinical evidence, and collaboration. 12. Nate says he is especially interested in digital tools and remote monitoring for practice efficiency. 13. The episode explains that educational sessions move to 90-minute blocks from Thursday through Saturday, with built-in transition time. 14. Jen says the new schedule reduces the old “grind” of running between sessions and lunch. 15. Thursday includes a concussion session for older adults, a geriatric talk on teaching protective falling strategies, and a Balance and Falls poster block in the exhibit hall. 16. Thursday also includes the Mary McMillan Lecture, the ABPTS event, and the ANPT networking mixer. 17. Friday features a session called “The Future of Falls Care” using 2022 World Falls Prevention Guidelines, plus a geriatric talk on dizziness and vitamin D. 18. The episode also spotlights the Ann Shumway Cook Lecture with Dr. Terry Ellis on Parkinson’s disease treatment and the Friday ANPT business meeting and Milam Melter. 19. The tone is practical, schedule-driven, and conversational, with Jen and Nate moving quickly through session names, times, and locations. 20. Clinicians who treat balance, falls, Parkinson’s disease, or MS will likely get the most from this preview, while listeners who want a general neuroscience discussion may skip it.

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A practical conference roadmap for clinicians and SIG members heading to CSM 2026.

This preview episode frames CSM as a practical planning guide for Balance and Falls SIG members, not a broad conference overview. Jen Nash and Nate Casey explain why CSM matters for clinicians focused on balance and falls, then walk through the balance-and-falls sessions, SIG…

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