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Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects millions of people worldwide, and is ranked as the second most common neurological disorder after Alzheimer disease.

This course is designed to help you work confidently with clients living with Parkinson’s. You’ll learn about the conditions various motor- & non- motor signs & symptoms, diagnosis & treatment options.

With a strong focus on exercise as a key management tool, you will learn evidence-based approaches to exercise prescription, practical tips, creative training ideas, and the latest research on effective training modalities. You will gain valuable insights that can use straight away in your practice to improve adherence, safety, and quality of life in clients with Parkinson’s.

A practical, evidence-based course covering assessment, exercise prescription & the clinical management of Parkinson’s disease.

Understanding of Parkinson’s disease, its symptoms & progression
Knowledge of treatment options including medication, lifestyle & surgery
Skills to design tailored exercise programmes using aerobic, resistance & neuromotor training
Practical tips to overcome barriers & improve client adherence
Confidence to safely manage sessions & make a real difference in your clients’ quality of life

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Brain Health

Module 1: Introduction to Brain Health

21:21
QUIZ: Module 1

Module 2: Understanding Parkinson’s Disease

Module 2.1 Understanding Parkinson’s Disease

06:07
QUIZ: Module 2.1
Module 2.2 Risk factors & Causes

11:19
QUIZ: Module 2.2
Module 2.3 Motor Symptoms & signs

32:17
QUIZ: Module 2.3
Module 2.4 Non-Motor Symptoms & signs

14:25
QUIZ: Module 2.4
Module 2.5 Diagnosis

10:09
QUIZ: Module 2.5

Module 3: Management Approaches

Module 4 Exercise and Parkinson’s Disease

Module 5 Physical Assessment & Exercise Testing

Module 5.1 Pre-exercise screening

09:53
QUIZ: Module 5.1
Module 5.2 Physical Assessment & Exercise Testing

09:46
QUIZ: Module 5.2
Module 5.3 Motor Testing

18:53
QUIZ: Module 5.3
Module 5.4 Posture Assessment

24:35
QUIZ: Module 5.4
Module 5.5 Balance Testing

16:24
QUIZ: Module 5.5
Module 5.6 Functional Testing

25:55
QUIZ: Module 5.6
Module 5.7 ROM / flexibility testing

19:20
QUIZ: Module 5.7
Module 5.8 Strength Testing

18:27
QUIZ: Module 5.8
Module 5.9 Aerobic Testing

15:20
QUIZ: Module 5.9
Module 5.10 Special Consideration for exercise testing

08:22
QUIZ: Module 5.10

Module 6 Exercise Prescription Framework

Module 6.1 Exercise Prescription Recommendations

13:00
QUIZ: Module 6.1
Module 6.2 Aerobic exercise prescription

23:58
QUIZ: Module 6.2
Module 6.3 Strength training prescription

33:06
Module 6.3.1 Special Strength Recommendations PART 1

25:35
Module 6.3.1 Special Strength Recommendations PART 2

20:35
QUIZ: Module 6.3
Module 6.4 Flexibility training recommendations PART 1

18:44
Module 6.4 Flexibility training recommendations PART 2

18:46
QUIZ: Module 6.4
Module 6.5 Neuromotor Exercise prescription

19:12
QUIZ: Module 6.5
Module 6.6 OTHER Exercise Modalities for Parkinson’s PART 1

17:18
Module 6.6 OTHER Exercise Modalities for Parkinson’s PART 2

19:41
QUIZ: Module 6.6
Module 6.7 Exercise prescription summary

11:00
6.7.1 LSTV Big

04:25

Module 7 Practical Aspects of Working with People with Parkinson’s

Module 8 Course Wrap-Up

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Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Brain Health

Module 1: Introduction to Brain Health

QUIZ: Module 1

Module 2: Understanding Parkinson’s Disease

Module 2.1 Understanding Parkinson’s Disease

QUIZ: Module 2.1

Module 2.2 Risk factors & Causes

QUIZ: Module 2.2

Module 2.3 Motor Symptoms & signs

QUIZ: Module 2.3

Module 2.4 Non-Motor Symptoms & signs

QUIZ: Module 2.4

Module 2.5 Diagnosis

QUIZ: Module 2.5

Module 3: Management Approaches

Module 3.1 Management Approaches

QUIZ: Module 3.1

Module 3.2 Pharmacological Therapies

QUIZ: Module 3.2

Module 3.3 Non-Pharmacological Therapies

QUIZ: Module 3.3

Module 4 Exercise and Parkinson’s Disease

Module 4 Exercise and Parkinson’s Disease

QUIZ: Module 4

Module 5 Physical Assessment & Exercise Testing

Module 5.1 Pre-exercise screening

QUIZ: Module 5.1

Module 5.2 Physical Assessment & Exercise Testing

QUIZ: Module 5.2

Module 5.3 Motor Testing

QUIZ: Module 5.3

Module 5.4 Posture Assessment

QUIZ: Module 5.4

Module 5.5 Balance Testing

QUIZ: Module 5.5

Module 5.6 Functional Testing

QUIZ: Module 5.6

Module 5.7 ROM / flexibility testing

QUIZ: Module 5.7

Module 5.8 Strength Testing

QUIZ: Module 5.8

Module 5.9 Aerobic Testing

QUIZ: Module 5.9

Module 5.10 Special Consideration for exercise testing

QUIZ: Module 5.10

Module 6 Exercise Prescription Framework

Module 6.1 Exercise Prescription Recommendations

QUIZ: Module 6.1

Module 6.2 Aerobic exercise prescription

QUIZ: Module 6.2

Module 6.3 Strength training prescription

Module 6.3.1 Special Strength Recommendations PART 1

Module 6.3.1 Special Strength Recommendations PART 2

QUIZ: Module 6.3

Module 6.4 Flexibility training recommendations PART 1

Module 6.4 Flexibility training recommendations PART 2

QUIZ: Module 6.4

Module 6.5 Neuromotor Exercise prescription

QUIZ: Module 6.5

Module 6.6 OTHER Exercise Modalities for Parkinson’s PART 1

Module 6.6 OTHER Exercise Modalities for Parkinson’s PART 2

QUIZ: Module 6.6

Module 6.7 Exercise prescription summary

6.7.1 LSTV Big

Module 7 Practical Aspects of Working with People with Parkinson’s

Module 7.1 Practical Aspects of Working with People with Parkinson’s

Module 7.2 Mental wellbeing + Exercise precautions

Module 8 Course Wrap-Up

Module 8 Course Wrap-Up

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