WHAT MAKES THIS TRAINING
SPECIAL – #movementismedicine!
Improve cognitive function and slow disease progression
Address all key components for exercise with PD: safety
– modifications – frequency – duration – intensity – variability –
progressive & appropriate challenge
Enhance safety and independence with fall prevention
essentials
Challenge norms and elevate expectations for Parkinson's
patients with multidisciplinary approaches
Earn up to 14.0 CE hours and learn at your own pace
See What's Possible with Excercise!
Real People, Real Results:
"Great class, excellent format and content. Lots
of info I can use immediately."
— Heather W, PT
"Very dynamic course. A lot of great information.
Great explanations and treatment ideas. Great info on hypomimia."
— Susan L, OT
"This was a great course! Sometimes online
trainings just leave me wishing I had done the dishes instead. Not this time!! I couldn't pull myself
away."
— Melissa G, PTA
"One of the best webinars I have ever
attended-truly. So interactive, lots of videos to demonstrate their point and exercise participation was
fun! All the presenters love what they do and it showed."
— Vicky F, SLP
"Absolutely loved this course. The information
shared was outstanding and I will be able to utilize immediately in treatment. Thank you!"
— Debra L, PT
"This was a surprisingly relevant course-- I Loved
the inter-disciplinary approach and the obvious respect that the therapists have for one another. A terrific
model for the rest of us!"
— Laura W, SLP
What You'll
Learn
Exercise as Medicine
Aerobic
Strategies to expertly design exercise plan: safety, fear of falling, and non-motor
challenges
How often, how hard, and the specific types of aerobic exercise that are best suited for individuals
with PD
Appropriate dosing to slow disease progression
How to progress exercise and safely set the bar higher
How to accurately measure and track aerobic conditioning
Simultaneously treat motor and non-motor symptoms to reduce polypharmacy
Case studies
Skill-Based & Goal Directed
Enhance neuroplasticity with proven strategies
Improve motor control, balance, gait, trunk rotation and more!
Maximize mobility and independence with fall prevention essentials
Progression and regression techniques
Modifications to address the challenges for complex cases
Visual Dysfunction
Easy-to-use assessments for any setting
Understand the impact of dopamine on vision
Essentials to address fall risk, imbalance, and loss of function
Visual rehabilitation: when & where to refer
Active Circuit Session
Experience cognitive and motor dual-task activity and progression
Creative ways to address common challenges to keep patients active
Incorporate specialty equipment to enhance exercise
Be their external source of dopamine and make it FUN
Uncover the power of moving rhythmically
Dual Task Exercise
Integrate exercise to address each cognitive function domain and enhance dual task tolerance
Seamlessly combine physical and cognitive exercise for enhanced outcomes
Gain confidence to incorporate techniques for executive function impairments: attention, inhibition,
set shifting
Explore common deficits in dual tasking for people with PD and evidence-based interventions
Dual tasking ideas, progressions, regressions, and examples to use immediately
How to train the brain & body with the right intensity
Treating Hypomimia
Analyze facial expressions for early detection of PD
How to measure and assess hypomimia
Impact on social functioning and emotion regulation
Proprioceptive facial training and targeted exercises
Putting It All Into Action: Wrap-Up
Prioritize a treatment plan based on the evidence
Address the common limitations of HEPs
Parkinson's Disease
An
Interdisciplinary Approach to Optimize Outcomes
Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS, co-founder of NeuroCollaborative, an
online mentorship and education company. She is on a mission to transform healthcare by empowering
neurorehabilitation professionals through collaboration, connection, and community. Click here for information about Erin Gallardo.
Claire McLean, PT, DPT, NCS, is passionate about working with people
who have Parkinson's disease. She has research experience working as an intervention therapist on
multiple studies investigating the effect of exercise on people with PD. Click here for information about Claire McLean.
Melissa Kimmerling, EdD, MOT, OTR/L, currently serves as the Founding
Program Director and Associate Professor for the Occupational Therapy Programs at Nebraska Methodist
College. She also serves as the Vice President of Policy and Advocacy for the Nebraska Occupational
Therapy Association. Click here for information about Melissa Kimmerling.
Jamie Haines, PT, DScPT, NCS, oversees physical therapy services at
Hands for Health, a student-led pro bono clinic at CMU, and supervises students in the program's
weekly exercise and dance classes for people with neurologic conditions. Dr. Haines' research
interests include Parkinson's Disease, the use of assistive technology to promote recovery principles,
and teaching and learning principles in DPT education. She has practiced in acute, ICU, subacute,
outpatient, and community wellness settings. Click here for information about Jamie Haines.
Stephanie Callander, MS, CCC-SLP, is certified in SPEAK OUT! and The
LOUD Crowd from Parkinson Voice Project and is an active member within the Parkinson's community. She
teaches PWP how to turn their automatic, diminished voices into an intentional act. Her passion was fueled
by witnessing so many people with Parkinson's speak clearer, louder, and with intent! Click here for information about Stephanie Callander.
Parkinson's Disease
An
Interdisciplinary Approach to Optimize Outcomes
Therapy approaches for Parkinson’s disease are often overly simplified to one or two global
approaches. This course offers the ability to identify and treat the different subtypes of
Parkinson’s disease for enhanced outcomes. A classification paradigm will be presented along
with explanations of primary tremor, rigidity, primary dyskinesia, freezing gait, postural
considerations, festination and why defining your patients' presenting characteristics structures
the plan of care. Additionally, become informed regarding the most common Parkinsonisms and the
subtypes under the Parkinson’s umbrella. Current evidence is presented regarding the how, what,
where, when, and why of treatment for this challenging and rewarding population.
Discover the neurophysiology of Parkinson’s Disease and Parskinsonisms, how they differ, and
the subtypes of each
Cutting edge evidence-based treatment strategies tailored to the specific needs of your patients,
not their diagnostic nomenclature
If you are ready for clinical applications that will immediately assist with differential diagnosis
and management of these conditions – this is your course!
Falls are NOT inevitable, even in individuals with neurologic diseases such as
Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis - rehab professionals may have a direct impact on
this reality. Early intervention is key to improved outcomes. We will investigate new models and the
neurobiology of pathological fatigue as it relates to Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple
Sclerosis. Furthermore, the science behind neuroplasticity, proprioception, muscle tone, and balance
will be analyzed to reduce fall risk in this population.
Discover somatosensory components of movement and the impact on fall risk
Understand neurological disease and its progression regarding balance, fatigue, and
proprioception
Integrate neuroplasticity principles in screening, assessment, and interventions
Leave this course with comprehensive screening and assessment tools, greater knowledge of effective
interventions, and awareness of how to utilize neuroplasticity principles with neurological diagnoses.
Esther Ellis, MS, RDN, LDN, is a writer and registered dietitian nutritionist. She
will review the role of nutrition in improving quality of life for people living with
Parkinson’s Disease. Attendees will gain a better understanding of nutrition strategies for
symptom management and how proper nutrition, especially preventing or treating malnutrition, can lead
to better patient outcomes. Learn what and how commonly prescribed medications can impact nutrition
status and nutrition strategies for increasing efficacy.
Most people want to remain in their own homes as they age. Therapists have unique skills that
allow them to identify the interaction between the client’s skills, values/goals, and the impact
of the environment on their ability to perform valued or necessary activities. This session provides
an introductory overview of why therapy professionals should be completing home accessibility and
safety assessments and the initial steps in order to start a business completing home modifications
the right way.
Parkinson's and the
SLP: Treatment Approaches for Voice, Speech, Language, Cognition and Other Issues JOHN DEAN, MA, CCC-SLP | Click here for information about John Dean
Motor symptoms in Parkinson’s, such as slowness of movement, rigidity, and tremor have long
been the focus of identification, assessment, and treatment with rehab as well as with medications and
surgery.
However, the problem is some of the earliest symptoms to appear—the non-motor
issues—impact speech, language, and cognition and are often overlooked until these symptoms
become more pronounced and visible. Also, of concern, many of these issues are not responsive to
pharmacological or surgical intervention. This is where treatment with speech-language pathologists
comes into play.
Join international Parkinson’s expert, John Dean, MA, CCC-SLP, as he helps you find the
clinical answers you’ve been seeking for clients with symptoms that are not responsive to
pharmacological or surgical intervention.
This workshop will be a fast-moving intensive look at a range of common communication and cognitive
issues associated with Parkinson’s as they intersect with the speech-language pathology scope of
practice, including voice and speech as well as language and cognition. You will learn how to
skillfully implement a range of treatment approaches to meet your clients’ needs and goals!
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Parkinson's Disease
An
Interdisciplinary Approach to Optimize Outcomes
