Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Podcast · Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy

DD SIG Episode 57: Individualized rehabilitation for people with cerebellar ataxia with Sarah Milne

September 29, 2025·39 min

Physical therapist Sarah Milne from Murdoch Children's Research Institute discusses individualized rehabilitation for degenerative ataxias, sharing findings from her RCT comparing goal-directed multifaceted rehab to standard care. The conversation covers aquatic therapy, inspiratory muscle training, wheelchair transition decisions, and the unique challenges of Friedreich ataxia versus other cerebellar ataxias.

As heard by us

A grounded clinical conversation about tailoring rehab for cerebellar ataxia.

This conversation stays close to the hardest part of neurorehab: making exercise feel specific, usable, and worth the effort for people with cerebellar ataxia.

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Why you'd press play

You want rehab choices that fit ataxia, not generic exercise advice.

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