Physiotherapy: Parkinson's Essentials
A free 15-minute online, interactive course for physiotherapy professionals exploring what Parkinson's is and how you can support your patients.
Who is the course for?
Physiotherapy professionals.
About the course
This self-directed, introductory course for physiotherapy professionals will develop your knowledge and understanding of Parkinson’s through videos, interactive resources, and online information. You will have opportunities to reflect on your current practice, explore practical approaches to enhance your support for people living with the condition, and work through the learning material at a pace that suits you.
We understand that it's impossible to cover every aspect of such a complex condition in just 15 minutes. Therefore, at the end of the course, we have provided you with further reading and course recommendations to continue your learning.
Our thanks go to Fiona Lindop, a specialist physiotherapist, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton and Jonathan Gilby, Senior Physiotherapist and Senior Research Practitioner, Livewell Southwest for their input in developing and reviewing the content of this course.
What will you learn?
The course covers the following areas:
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By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe common symptoms of Parkinson’s (motor and non-motor)
- Recognise that Parkinson's medication is time critical and how this impacts your patients
- Provide patients with physiotherapy intervention strategies including cues
- Recognise the importance of exercise in managing symptoms
- Access further learning to support you in your role