Leadership, Growth, and Two New Journals: A Conversation with Jon Lindberg

In this episode of RehabCast, host Dr. William N. Niehaus speaks with Allen W. Heinemann, PhD, ABPP (RP), FACRM, and Leighton Chan, MD, MPH, FACRM, Co-Editors-in-Chief of the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.The conversation explores their roles in leading the journal, the evolving landscape of rehabilitation research and scholarly publishing, and the importance of connecting high-quality research with rehabilitation clinicians, researchers, and professionals worldwide.Allen and Leighton also share perspectives on the journal’s continued growth, editorial direction, and its role in advancing the science and practice of rehabilitation.This episode is part of The Next Chapter: Inside ACRM Journals, a special RehabCast series featuring ACRM journal leaders and Editors-in-Chief.Host: Dr. William N. NiehausGuests: Allen W. Heinemann, PhD, ABPP (RP), FACRM & Leighton Chan, MD, MPH, FACRMJournal: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

In this episode of RehabCast, host Dr. William N. Niehaus speaks with ACRM CEO Jon Lindberg about his professional journey, leadership experience, and the continued growth of ACRM.The conversation also introduces two new ACRM publications - Archives of Stroke Rehabilitation and Archives of Cancer and Medically Complex Rehabilitation. Jon shares the vision behind these journals and the importance of creating accessible, specialized platforms for rehabilitation research.This episode begins The Next Chapter: Inside ACRM Journals, a special RehabCast series featuring ACRM leaders and journal Editors-in-Chief.Host: Dr. William N. Niehaus Guest: Jon Lindberg, MBA, CAE, ACRM Chief Executive Officer

In the 54th episode of the #RehabCast, our host Dr. Bill Niehaus first meets with Jacob J. Sosnoff PhD and Tobia Zanotto PhD to discuss how a simple treadmill, some sponges, and a low-tech virtual reality system might help change frailty in people with multiple sclerosis (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2024.09.010). Dr. Niehaus then welcomes Jacob T. Urbina BS, future physiatrist, to explore how artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Gemini may unintentionally carry biases—biases that could impact the very people we aim to serve in the rehabilitation community (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2024.08.014).

In the 53rd episode of RehabCast, we spotlight two revolutionary approaches that are transforming the world of rehabilitation. First, Kristin Nuckols, an occupational therapist and co-founder of Imago Rehab, takes us on a journey through the creation of a wearable soft robotic glove. This groundbreaking device empowers stroke survivors to regain independence by bringing therapy into their homes. Next, we sit down with Dr. Alberto Esquenazi, an internationally renowned expert in spasticity management, who shares insights from his landmark longitudinal study on botulinum toxin. He explains how precision treatments and patient-centered goals are unlocking new possibilities in functional recovery. From robotics to cutting-edge clinical care, these conversations shine a light on how innovation and collaboration are breaking barriers and reshaping rehabilitation for the better. #RehabCast is the PM&R podcast for all of rehabilitation medicine: physiatry, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech language pathology, neuropsychology, rehabilitation nursing, and more.

In the 52nd episode of the RehabCast, our host Dr. Bill Niehaus first meets four different highlighted speakers who will be presenting at the 2024 ACRM conference with PhD Elizabeth Stegemöller, an associate professor from Iowa State University, who discusses her groundbreaking research on how singing can improve motor symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease. Dr Niehaus then welcomes Alarcos Cieza, who leads rehabilitation initiatives at the World Health Organization, talks about the global push to make rehabilitation a public health priority, followed by Dr. Jeff Burns, co-director of the University of Kansas Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, who explores how lifestyle interventions such as exercise, diet, and sleep can prevent or slow down Alzheimer’s disease. And then in closing he welcomes Brooke Murtaugh and Dr. A. Shapiro-Rosenbaum who discuss providing patient-centered education to loved ones of people dealing with disorders of consciousness brain injury. #RehabCast is the PM&R podcast for all of rehabilitation medicine: physiatry, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech language pathology, neuropsychology, rehabilitation nursing, and more. #Parkinson #Singing #MusicTherapy #Alzheimers #BrainInjury #RehabCast #ACRM #Rehabilitation To contact the RehabCast team go to https://acrm.org/publications/archives-of-pm-r/rehabcast/ Contact Dr Niehaus at https://twitter.com/NHausMD or https://www.instagram.com/nhausmd/

In the 51st episode of the #RehabCast, our host Dr. Bill Niehaus first meets with Maheen M. Adamson, PhD, MHL to discuss A Vision Neuroscience-Based Communication & Detection Solution for “The Speechless” (https://acrm.org/acrm-communities/technology/launchpad/acrm-launchpad-2023-winners/). Dr Niehaus then welcomes Anne Deutsch PhD, RN, CRRN and Raj Kumar PhD MPH to look into Trends in the Characteristics and Outcomes of Older Medicare Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury Treated in Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities: 2013 to 2018 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2024.02.716).

In the 50th episode of #RehabCast, host Dr. Bill Niehaus engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Julia To Dutka, EdD, Bruce M. Gans, MD, and Richard Oliver, PhD about their study, "Delivering Rehabilitation Care Around the World: Voices From the Field" (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2023.03.009). This conversation sheds light on global rehabilitation efforts and the power of collaborative care. Following this enriching dialogue, Dr. Niehaus shifts focus to the innovative research conducted by Andrew C. Smith, PT, DPT, PhD, and Kenneth A. Weber II, DC, PhD, exploring "A Single Dermatome Clinical Prediction Rule for Independent Walking 1 Year After Spinal Cord Injury" (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2023.06.015), an impactful study that offers new insights into predicting mobility outcomes after SCI. #RehabCast is the PM&R podcast for all of rehabilitation medicine: #Physiatry, #OccupationalTherapy, #PhysicalTherapy, #SpeechTherapy, #Neuropsychology, #RehabilitationNursing, and more.

In the 49th episode of the #RehabCast, our host Dr. Bill Niehaus meets with the 100th ACRM conference Plenary Speakers (https://acrm2023.eventscribe.net/agenda.asp?pfp=BrowsebyDay&fb=Plenaries). Join him meeting up with Anjali J. Forber‐Pratt, PhD (she/her/hers), Mark J. Ashley, Sc.D., CCC-SLP, Lisa D. VanHoose, PT, PhD, David Putrino, PT, PhD, and Thomas J. Oxley, MBBS PhD. #RehabCast is the PM&R podcast for all of rehabilitation medicine: physiatry, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech language pathology, neuropsychology, rehabilitation nursing, and more. #ACRM100 #RehabCast #ACRM #rehabilitation To contact the RehabCast team go to https://acrm.org/publications/archives-of-pm-r/rehabcast/ Contact Philip Frobos at https://www.instagram.com/philipfrobos/ Contact Dr Niehaus at https://twitter.com/NHausMD or https://www.instagram.com/nhausmd/

In the 48th episode of the #RehabCast, join our host, Dr. Bill Niehaus, as he engages in a captivating conversation with seven esteemed members of the ACRM organization. Together, they explore the remarkable journey of the rehabilitation field and the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. As we celebrate the 100th ACRM conference, tune in to gain insights from past ACRM presidents, including Gerben DeJong, PhD, Joseph Giacino, PhD, Sue Ann Sisto, PhD, Allen Heinemann, PhD, Deborah Backus, PhD, and Pamela Roberts, PhD. Additionally, discover the perspectives of the incumbent president, Fofi Constantinidou, MD. #RehabCast is the PM&R podcast for all of rehabilitation medicine: physiatry, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech language pathology, neuropsychology, rehabilitation nursing, and more. #RehabCast #ACRM #rehabilitation #Leadership #MedEd To contact the RehabCast team go to https://acrm.org/publications/archives-of-pm-r/rehabcast/ Contact Dr Niehaus at https://twitter.com/NHausMD or https://www.instagram.com/nhausmd/ Contact Jenny Ament at https://www.instagram.com/jennyament/ Contact Philip Frobos at https://www.instagram.com/philipfrobos/

In this special edition episode of the #RehabCast, our host Dr. Bill Niehaus first meets with Rebecca Eberle, MA, CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS, FACRM, Michael Fraas, PhD, CCC-SLP, MHL, CBIS, Donna Langenbahn, PhD, FACRM, and Amy Shapiro-Rosenbaum, PhD, FACRM to discuss how the ACRM Rebooted and Updated the Cognition Rehabilitation Manual and Associated workshops (cognitiverehabilitation.org). #RehabCast is the PM&R podcast for all of rehabilitation medicine: physiatry, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech language pathology, neuropsychology, rehabilitation nursing, and more. #Cognition #BrainInjury #RehabCast #ACRM #rehabilitation To contact the RehabCast team go to https://acrm.org/publications/archives-of-pm-r/rehabcast/ Contact Philip Frobos at https://www.instagram.com/philipfrobos/ Contact Dr Niehaus at https://twitter.com/NHausMD or https://www.instagram.com/nhausmd/