Exercise: Evidence & Application

Chapter Three discusses the rationale and evidence that supports the use of both aerobic exercise and resistance training for improving movement and reducing disability in people with Parkinson’s.

You will learn about the strengths and limitations of these studies and effective methods for determining the best exercises for common Parkinson’s-related impairments. Finally, this chapter provides video demonstrations and practical step-by-step application techniques for functional transfers, festination, retropulsion, and freezing of gait interventions.

 

Syllabus

 

Lesson 1
Aerobic Exercise: Does Intensity Matter?  And Is It Enough? 
Margaret Schenkman, PT, PhD, FAPTA 
Minimum Seat Time:  50 min. 

Lesson Quiz

Lesson 2
Targeting Muscle Force Production to Improve Movement and Function 
Lee Dibble, PT, PhD, ATC, FAPTA
Minimum Seat Time:  40 min. 

Lesson Quiz

Lesson 3
Therapeutic Exercise: Clinical Application 
Heather Cianci, PT, MS, GCS 
Minimum Seat Time:  40 min. 

Lesson Quiz

Lesson 4
Functional Training: Optimizing Physical Mobility 
Heather Cianci, PT, MS, GCS 
Minimum Seat Time:  40 min. 

Lesson Quiz

  

 

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Break down the evidence related to intensity of exercise in people with early and mid-stage PD and incorporate endurance exercise appropriately in combination with other important interventions.  
  2. Gain an understanding of the rationale for resistance exercise in people with PD, design a resistance training program to improve mobility function in people with PD, and assess the potential benefits of improving muscle force production in the axial skeleton to improve respiratory and pelvic floor function. 
  3. Apply research findings and implement effective programs for their practice, integrate exercise prescription, and compare, contrast, and identify the best options for motivation and compliance. 
  4. Identify and observe common issues impacting the quality of transfers and bed mobility, examine techniques to improve the quality of these functional tasks, and apply gait training and techniques in turning to assist with limiting or breaking freezing of gait episodes. 
Course summary
Course opens: 
03/02/2023
Course expires: 
03/01/2026
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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)

Heather Cianci, PT, MS, GCS

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Lee Dibble, PT, PhD, ATC, FAPTA

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Margaret Schenkman, PT, PhD, FAPTA

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
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