Physiotherapy management of people with parkinson's disease: an update
This is a practical one-day course aimed at physiotherapists who manage people with Parkinson's Disease. It will provide participants with an in depth understanding of the specific movement disorders associated with Parkinson's disease, and their resulting impact on the individual's function and participation. Latest research related to medical management and physiotherapy management of gait and balance difficulties in people with Parkinson's disease will be covered. The workshop aims to help physiotherapists translate the latest knowledge to clinical application, including assessment techniques, management of a variety of disorders, and service delivery. It will include practical hands-on problem solving with individuals with Parkinson's disease, and will facilitate participants to reflect on their current practice to promote optimal function in their patients.
*** This course is full. Email Olivia.yap@australian.physio to be added to the waitlist.***
Learning outcomes
- Identify and Understand the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's Disease (PD)
- Understand the resulting impact of these signs and symptomos on the individual's function and participation
- Administer appropriate evidence based assessment tools for PD
- Understand current evidence and perspectives for managing symptoms associated with PD
- Design and implement a suitable rehabilitation programme for someone with mild to moderate PD
- Contribute to the development of a local minimum data set for assessment of people with PD
Prerequisites
- This course is only available to qualified and AHPRA registered physiotherapists.