Kara Doctor – Parkinson’s Disease – A Perfect Balance: A Practical Approach to Intensive Exercise for Both Brain and Body
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- Faculty:
- Kara Doctor
- Duration:
- 5 Hours 3 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
- Nov 03, 2016
Description
| Manual – Parkinson’s Disease – A Perfect Balance (4.53 MB) | 178 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Outline
PARKINSONS DISEASE OVERVIEW AND REVIEW OF ANATOMY
- Prevalence
- Incidence
- Economic impact
- Anatomy
- The subthalmaic nucleus
COMMON SYMPTOMS
- Types of parkinsonism
- Common motor symptoms
- Sensory disorders
- Loss of function
- Depression and apathy
- Swallow dysfunction
- Hypophonia
EXERCISE BENEFITS
- Types of exercise
- Neuro plasticity
- Early intervention
- Activity dependent improvement
- Baseline measurements
- Heart rate/perceived exertion
DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION
- Overview
- Candidacy Requirements
- Clinicians role in education
- Patients expectations and limitations
- Indications/Contraindications
BASELINE AND OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS LAB
- UPDRS Testing: The Gold Standard
- Tinetti balance and gait assessment
- Hoehn and Yahr Staging System
- Schwab and England ADL score
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test
- Neurological Examination
MEDICATIONS
- Levodopa drugs
- Levodopa Agonists
- Supplements
- Adverse effects vs. benefits
- Impact on exercise and functional mobility
THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE TECHNIQUES AND LAB
- Exercise techniques- rigorous exercise
- Strength training/Big body movements
- Facial and lingual exercises
- Voice exercise techniques
- Compensatory techniques to improve swallow
- Oculomotor exercises
Faculty
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MS, PT
Kara M. Doctor MS, PT brings over 20 years of experience to the Physical Therapy field. She has been nationally certified in Allied Team Treatment for Parkinson’s disease. For the past 17 years, Kara has been treating patients with movement disorders, primarily Parkinson’s disease. She has been spokesperson and a lead presenter for deep brain stimulation support groups in Austin and has served on the board of directors for the Capital Area Parkinson Society (CAPS). Mrs. Doctor brings a wealth of knowledge with her vast experience in the treatment of patients living with Parkinson’s.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Kara Doctor has an employment relationship with Neurology Solutions Consultants, PA. She receives a speaking honorarium for PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Kara Doctor is a member of the Parkinson Action Network; and the Capital Area Parkinson’s Society.
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