Overview of Parkinson’s Disease & the Role of Exercise and Neuroplasticity

Chapter One provides an overview of Parkinson's disease (PD), including the motor and non-motor features, medical and surgical management options, as well as the impact and role of exercise-induced neuroplasticity on brain health and function.

 

 

 

Syllabus

 

Lesson One
Motor and Non-Motor Features
Giselle Petzinger, MD
Minimum Seat Time:  40 min. 

Lesson Quiz

Lesson Two
Medical and Surgical Management
Sotirios Parashos, MD, PhD
Minimum Seat Time:  55 min. 

Lesson Quiz

Lesson Three
Exercise and Neuroplasticity in Parkinson’s Disease
Giselle Petzinger, MD
Minimum Seat Time:  45 min. 

Lesson Quiz

  

 

Learning Objectives

At the end of this chapter, the learner will be able to:

  1. Identify and define the cardinal features of Parkinson’s and common motor and non-motor symptoms.
  2. Categorize the pharmacology and physiology of antiparkinsonian medications and identify the potential benefits and contraindications of surgical treatments in Parkinson’s.
  3. Define neuroplasticity, identify the role of neurorehabilitation in early-stage PD, and examine the impact of exercise on improving motor performance in PD. 
Course summary
Course opens: 
03/02/2023
Course expires: 
03/01/2026
Part of: 
Physical Therapy Course
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Syllabus

 

Chapter One
Overview of Parkinson's Disease & the Role of Exercise and Neuroplasticity
Minimum Seat Time:  2 hr, 20 min. 

Chapter Two
Physical Therapy Models of Care and Assessment
Minimum Seat Time:  3 hr, 8 min. 

Chapter Three
Exercise: Evidence & Application
Minimum Seat Time:  2 hr, 50 min. 

Chapter Four
Optimizing Gait, Balance, & Dual Tasking
Minimum Seat Time:  4 hr, 35 min. 

Chapter Five
Keeping the Body Moving in Late-Stage Parkinson’s
Minimum Seat Time:  1 hr, 10 min. 

Chapter Six
Instruction and Support for Care Partners​​​
Minimum Seat Time:  30 min. 

  
Faculty Member(s)

Sotirios Parashos, MD, PhD

has a financial relationship (Grant/Research Support) with Abbvie;.
has a financial relationship (Shareholder) with Abbott Laboratories;.
has a financial relationship (Grant/Research Support) with Takeda;.
has a financial relationship (Grant/Research Support) with Praxis;.
has a financial relationship (Grant/Research Support) with IMPAX;.
has a financial relationship (Grant/Research Support) with Neuraly;.
has a financial relationship (Grant/Research Support) with Pharma2B;.
has a financial relationship (Grant/Research Support) with Aptinyx;.
has a financial relationship (Grant/Research Support) with Sun Pharma;.

Giselle Petzinger, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
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