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1. Discuss core motor and nonmotor features of PD as well as relevant Parkinsonisms
2. Identify causes of different types of Parkinsonisms including drug induced, metabolic, and vascular, as well as the atypical diagnoses such as PSP, CBD, MSA, and relevant subtypes
3. Restate primary medication treatments for Parkinson’s disease including treatments for comorbidities such as cognitive changes, psychological issues, autonomic features, and related problems
4. Outline the key components of the Parkinson’s rehab team and highlight key roles of each member
5. List core features of Parkinson’s that needs to be evaluated and relevant treatment approaches for each
6. Review key components of dual task interventions for Parkinson’s, including the relevant potential roles for each team member

REVIEW OF PARKINSON’S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS

• History of Parkinson’s
  • Atypical diagnoses
  • Drug-induced, vascular, metabolic, and other causes of PD

PARKINSON’S MEDICATIONS

• Basic methods of action for primary PD medication
  • Dosages and side effects
• Common ancillary medications for:
  • Psychological symptoms
  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Incontinence
  • Daytime fatigue/sleepiness
  • Cognitive changes

• Timing of PT/OT/ST interventions in conjunction with meds

 

{CASE STUDY} RECENTLY DIAGNOSED MALE WITH YOUNG ONSET PD

 

ADVANCED THERAPIES FOR PARKINSON’S

• Deep brain stimulator surgery (side effects and issues)
• Enteral suspension of carbidopa/levodopa
• Ablative surgeries
• On the horizon – subcutaneous continuous release of apomorphine and carbidopa/levodopa, A2A receptor antagonists and other targets

 

{CASE STUDY} FEMALE WITH MID-STAGE PD, S/P DBS SURGERY

 

OVERVIEW AND HISTORY OF REHAB TEAM APPROACHES TO TREATMENT

• Center of Excellence Model
  • Core features and components
• Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary team models around the world

 

KEY ASPECTS OF PARKINSON’S TEAM DEVELOPMENT

• Key training and competencies
• Roles of key members including discipline-specific competencies
  • Gait and balance deficits
  • Functional transfers
  • ADLs
  • Communication and swallowing deficiencies

 

ASSESSMENTS AND DOCUMENTATION

• Intake and evaluation
• Key metrics of clinical progress including minimum detectable-change

 

SPECIAL TOPICS

• Dual task treatment for PD with PT/OT/ST team
  • Key concepts with research underpinning
  • Techniques for team approaches
    • Sequencing activities
    • Safety awareness
    • Memory deficits
• Marketing a team-based Parkinson’s program
  • Including sample presentations for consumer populations as well as medical presentations
  • Sample press release
• Differential diagnosis of atypical Parkinson’s disorders
  • Specific clinical features
    • Progressive supranuclear palsy
    • Corticobasal ganglionic degeneration
    • Multiple system atrophy

 

{CASE STUDY} FEMALE W/ 4-YEAR HISTORY OF UNSPECIFIED PARKINSONISMS 

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Materials that are included in this course could include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice for your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.


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Other Professions
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