From the initial symptom to diagnosis, Parkinson's disease affects many aspects of an individual's life, including sense of smell, facial expression, voice volume, ability to swallow, stiffness of the muscles, gait, balance, digestion, salivation, and fine motor control. With the alarming rate of PD being diagnosed to patients younger and younger, clinicians need the right tools at their disposal to combat this degenerative disease.
It is our job as a clinicians to educate those diagnosed with Parkinson's how to begin exercising in a way that will benefit their brain, their cognition and potentially slow the progression of the disease. Understanding the symptomatology of Parkinson's is important in developing an effective exercise program for each individual. Progressive, vigorous exercise has been shown to slow the decline in quality of life in people with Parkinson's. Through this lab-intensive course, you will discover effective strategies to teach your patients that they can use in their day-to-day struggle with Parkinson's.
is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. This course is offered for 0.5 AOTA CEU(s). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. AOTA Educational level Intermediate, Category 1: Domain of OT, 2: Occupational Therapy Process, .
is an approved provider #50-466 with the Florida Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. This course is approved for 5 contact hour(s) for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants.
This educational offering qualifies for 5 continuing education hour(s) as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.
This program has been approved by the Arkansas State Board Of Physical Therapy for 5 contact hour(s) for Physical Therapists.
is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #:216.000309. This course qualifies for 5 CE Credit Hour(s).
This meets the IN-PT approval under 844 IAC 6-8-5 Approved Organizations #9, please contact IN Board or Association if you have questions.
is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This seminar is awarded 6.0 contact hour(s).
NCBPTE approval by virtue of approval by The New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Physical Therapy licensure board or state APTA chapter Approval good through 8/31/2021. This course qualifies for 5 continuing education hours.
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| Course Manual_Parkinson's Disease - A Perfect Balance (4.56 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Course Powerpoint_Parkinson's Disease - A Perfect Balance (15.70 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Kara M. Doctor MS, PT brings over 20 years of experience to the Physical Therapy field. She has been nationally certified in Allied Team Treatment for Parkinson's disease. For the past 17 years, Kara has been treating patients with movement disorders, primarily Parkinson's disease. She has been spokesperson and a lead presenter for deep brain stimulation support groups in Austin and has served on the board of directors for the Capital Area Parkinson Society (CAPS). Mrs. Doctor brings a wealth of knowledge with her vast experience in the treatment of patients living with Parkinson’s.
Physical Therapists, Physical Therapists Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech Language Pathologists, Rehab Nurses, Nursing Home Administrators
Course Content
PARKINSONS DISEASE OVERVIEW AND REVIEW OF ANATOMY
COMMON SYMPTOMS
EXERCISE BENEFITS
DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION
BASELINE AND OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS LAB
MEDICATIONS
THERAPETUIC EXERCISE TECHNIQUES AND LAB
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