(HS Studer 064945 2021) One Size Does Not Fit All: Parkinson Disease & the Parkinsonisms
Tracking # 20-976894
Course overview
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!
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Audiologist
Audiologist Assistant
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Disclosure statements
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Mike Studer is the co-founding member and co-owner of Spark Rehabilitation and Wellness. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Mike Studer is a contributor to scholarly reviews and blog content for Physiotherapy Network. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Oregon Physical Therapy Association.