Parkinson’s Disease & Physical Therapy: Optimizing Evidence-Based, Patient-Centered Care

 
Parkinson's disease impacts multiple systems with both motor and non-motor symptoms. Treating patients with Parkinson's disease (PwPD) is complicated and multidimensional. In this presentation, Stacy Pepitone, PT, DPT will discuss interdisciplinary clinical considerations for treating PwPD. Attendees will learn about Parkinson's disease, medical management, and non-motor factors impacting patient response to rehabilitation interventions. Clinicians will learn the importance of gathering information beyond the motor system and how it can improve patient outcomes on an interdisciplinary team. Read More…