Implementing an Exercise-Based Approach to Treat Progressive Neurological Diagnoses

Over 1.2 million people in the US are diagnosed with Parkinson's and this is expected to double by 2030. There isno cure for Parkinson's and other chronic progressive neurological diseases such as MS, dementia, and ALS currently. However, research has demonstrated the effectiveness of exercise on slowing down disease progression and improving motor control recovery for our neurological population. As physical and occupational therapists, our expertise is in applying exercise physiology to pathology. We are the experts in pairing these two components and teaching our patients how to utilize them fortheir highest possible quality of life and performance of activities of daily living. If you want to do more than just helpyour patient compensate and give them the tools to target the disease itself, this class is for you. Learn how to take theexciting and growing body of research and impact not only your client's quality of life, but your own. Help your clients not only get better but stay better.

This workshop will bring you up to date on current research that demonstrates the effectiveness of exercise as a tool for modifying disease progression in neurological diagnoses. Participants will leave with a variety of treatment ideas and the tools to modify or progress these for any setting or impairment level. Didactic lab-based activities using case studies will allow the participants to enhance their skill in designing interventions that utilize the research presented.You will be able to immediately put into place the treatmentideas and progressions you have learned.

Highlights

• Best practices for using exercise modification in the progressive neurological patient population
• Key concepts in treatment sessions that promote exercise as medicine and assist your patients in improving their disease process
• Creative treatment ideas for multipleimpairment levels and settings
• Effective techniques for improving patient carry over
• Help your patients improve their quality of life and reduce hospital readmission rates

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers