Keeping the Body Moving in Late-Stage Parkinson’s

Chapter Five explores the unique challenges experienced in late-stage Parkinson's and creative ways to keep the body moving throughout the continuum. This chapter includes video demonstrations of key exercises and specific adaptations that may be used by clinicians.  

 

 

 

Syllabus

 

Lesson 1
Late-Stage & Creative Ways to Keep the Body Moving 
JoEllyn Fox, DPT 
Minimum Seat Time:  40 min. 

Lesson Quiz

Lesson 2
Mobility Interventions 
Debbie Hanka, DPT 
Minimum Seat Time:  30 min. 

Lesson Quiz

  

 

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Adapt a successful exercise prescription associated with motor and non-motor symptoms commonly experienced in late-stage Parkinson’s, including coaching, cueing, and safety protocol. 
  2. Compare and contrast select interventions based on a client's individual condition and stages as it relates to the patient in the case presentation. 
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)

Joellyn Fox, DPT

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Debbie Hanka, DPT

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
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