Interventions for Parkinson's Disease

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Format(s):   Online Seminars
Discipline(s):   Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy
Contact Hours:   3
Registration Fee:   $99.00

Objectives

Analyze the anatomy and pathophysiology of Parkinson disease across the disease severity for the purpose of differential diagnosis. Demonstrate awareness of the latest research insights to the etiology and prevalence of PD. Demonstrate awareness of various evidence based outcome tools that can be utilized across the Parkinson ’s disease process. Demonstrate an awareness of the various evidence based exercise concepts that are known to improve movement and induce neuroplasticity in persons with PD.

Target Audience

PT, PTA, OT, OTA

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Agenda

Description

This course is designed to provide research based insights for the clinician seeking to understand the background, including pathophysiology, etiology and differential diagnosis, appropriate tests and measures, interventions as well as medications for patients aging with Parkinson disease.