Jan. 23, 2026
PT School Didn’t Teach This About Neuro
Neuro PT still intimidates too many students — and Brooke Pantano is done with that. She’s on a mission to demystify neuro, advocate for better education, and lift the standards (literally and figuratively) for what PTs can do.
In this live episode from APTA NJ’s Student Conclave, she shares how residency challenged everything she learned in school, what neuro really looks like in the clinic, and how strength training has made her a better clinician.
Topics Covered:
- Why neuro needs more early-career PTs
- What surprised her most during residency
- What students get wrong about dizziness, concussions, and spinal cord injury
- How to balance advocacy, education, and still lift heavy things
- Her personal message to every student nervous about neuro
Sponsored by:
- US Physical Therapy — Build your career with mentorship, leadership tracks, and support that puts PTs first. https://usph.com
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