2022 Parkinson Disease: Applying the Evidence

3599 University Boulevard, South,Jacksonville FL 32216

30 April, 2022

Description

This course is designed to provide examination and intervention strategies to rehabilitation professionals for patients with Parkinson. This is an 12-hour course designed to provide evidence-based examination and intervention strategies to rehabilitation professionals for patient populations with dynamic and constantly fluctuating abilities: those with Parkinson’s disease as well as those with atypical presentations termed parkinsonisms. Initially, a foundation is built around the pathoanatomy and pathophysiology of Parkinson’s disease including the role of medications, clinical diagnosis and prognosis. The pathophysiology and pathoanatomy of related movement disorders will also be presented for the purpose of differential diagnosis in a clinical setting. The remainder of the course will be presented in a case-based format with group discussions and psychomotor labs devoted to evidence-based examination and intervention. By the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to use knowledge gained about the irregular and often unpredictable course of a progressive neurological disease to optimize function and mobility.