Moving through Parkinson's: Does Intensity and Dose Matter?

July 21, 2026

Speakers:
Jimmy Choi
Daniel Corcos, PhD
Moderated by:
Sneha Mantri, MD, MS, FAAN

 Exercise is now clearly recognized as a key part of the Parkinson's treatment plan. It is a core component of comprehensive Parkinson's care and a potential disease-modifying intervention. Learn about new exercise research focusing on high vs moderate intensity, domains of exercise, and implementation strategies for people with Parkinson's.

 

Syllabus

 

Moving through Parkinson's: Does Intensity and Dose Matter? 
• Live •
60 min

Tools, Resources and References

Evaluation

Credit Claiming and Certificate

  

 

Target Audience

This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of:

  • Nurses

  • Occupational Therapists 

  • Physical Therapists 

  • Physicians

  • Physician Assistants

Learning Objectives

At the end of this activity, learners will be able to:

  1. Describe the significance of exercise as a treatment strategy for people with Parkinson’s.
  2. Apply research findings and recommendations aligned with Parkinson’s exercise guidelines to improve outcomes in people with Parkinson’s.
  3. Integrate interprofessional communication and collaboration to advance exercise as a treatment modality for people with Parkinson’s.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 IPCE Credit™
Course opens: 
06/02/2026
Course expires: 
07/21/2026
Event starts: 
07/21/2026 - 1:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
07/21/2026 - 2:00pm EDT
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Faculty Members

Sneha Mantri, MD, MS, FAAN

As the Parkinson’s Foundation first-ever Chief Medical Officer, Sneha Mantri, MD, MS, leads medical and clinical care efforts, guiding the Foundation’s care portfolio and strategy to ensure impactful, sustainable initiatives. Dr. Mantri is a practicing movement disorders specialist with extensive training and experience. As a seasoned principal investigator of health equity studies and clinical trials, Dr. Mantri has successfully communicated complex findings to diverse members of the PD community. She has developed educational courses for future medical health professionals and currently leads narrative medicine workshops for patients. Dr. Mantri has been published in multiple leading journals including npj Parkinson’s Disease, Parkinsonism & Related Disorders, JAMA Network Open, The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, and ScienceDirect among others. Since 2018, she has served as Duke University faculty. She continues to see patients on a limited schedule at the Duke Movement Disorders Center.

Daniel Corcos, PhD

Daniel Corcos, PhD, is currently a tenured Professor of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences at Northwestern University and has published more than 200 peer reviewed research articles. He obtained his PhD in 1982 in Motor Control from the University of Oregon. He did a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the Department of Neurosurgery at Rush Medical Center from 1983-1987. The primary research interests of Dr. Corcos are aimed at helping people with Parkinson’s disease improve their quality of life, improve their mobility and cognition, and slow down the rate at which their disease progresses. Integrating neuroscience and expertise in conducting clinical trials, the research of Dr. Corcos focuses on interventions (such as resistance exercise, endurance exercise, stretching and balance training) that aim to reduce the signs and symptoms of the disease and delay the rate at which the disease progresses. Within this context, Dr. Corcos uses exercise interventions whose dose (frequency, intensity, time, and type) can be precisely controlled to achieve these goals and thereby develops and integrates laboratory-based interventions that people with Parkinson’s disease can employ in their local community.


Jimmy Choi


Jimmy Choi was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's disease at the age of 27. Physical therapy led him to running and other activities that have helped PD symptoms. He has earned three Guinness World Records, the most recent in 2023, for consecutive double high five push-ups. Jimmy is a motivational speaker and coaches children and adults in fitness and can often be found online chronicling his day-to-day challenges and how he strives to overcome them with functional movements. He also serves on the patient board at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and board of directors with Rock Steady Boxing International. Jimmy continues to advocate for exercise as one of his treatments to manage Parkinson’s symptoms.

 

Disclosures

Parkinson’s Foundation adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Planning Committee & Content Validators

  • Howard Weinberg, MD: has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
  • Deanna Sgambato, DMS, MHS, PA-C: has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
  • Janet Reilly, DNP, APRN-BC, RN: has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
  • Lauren Krasucki, PT, DPT, MPH, CPH: has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time. 
  • Adrianne Smiley, EdD, OTD, OTR/L: has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time. 

Activity Director

  • Sneha Mantri, MD, MS, FAAN: has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Faculty

  • Sneha Mantri, MD, MS, FAAN: has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
  • Jimmy Choi: has financial relationships with Acadia Pharmaceuticals (Digital Media Spokesperson) and Avion Pharmaceuticals (Consultant/Educator).
  • Daniel Corcos, PhD: has financial relationship with BeneKinetic (Shareholder). 

Planner(s)

  • Indhira Blackwood, MPA: has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
  • Lisa Hoffman, MA: has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

In support of improving patient care, Parkinson's Foundation is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change. 

 

Physicians 

Parkinson’s Foundation designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Nurses

Parkinson’s Foundation designates this live material for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hours.  Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Physician Assistants 

Parkinson’s Foundation has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval valid through May 19, 2029. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent.   
 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 IPCE Credit™
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