In November 2023, the Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group (part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy, neuropt.org) featured Heather Cianci, PT, on the topic of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) for a podcast. Heather is an expert physical therapist on PSP and other movement disorders.
In the podcast, Heather discusses that PSP “can mimic some features of Parkinson Disease (PD) like loss of balance and a tendency to fall backwards, but that also has unique features such as the loss of vertical gaze, and behavioral changes.”
The most interesting parts of the podcast for those of us in the PSP community are when she discusses treating PSP and palliative care for those with advanced PSP.