#THIRDTHURSDAY: Clinical Update on Parkinson’s Disease - What You Need To Know (April 2022)

This course is designed to give physical therapy professionals and students a clinical update on Parkinson's Disease. Whether you are new to the profession or an experienced clinician, you leave this program with an understanding of Parkinson's Disease and how you can be a better clinician to address all the important aspects in the care of patients with Parkinson's Disease. You will leave equipped with ideas on evidence-based examination and intervention techniques.

Sara Koveleski Kraut, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist shares her insight and expertise on "Clinical Update on Parkinson's Disease - What You Need To Know."

What to expect: 

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the symptoms associated with Parkinson's Disease and how it effects rehabilitation progression and outcomes
• Review evidence-based tools to optimize the efficiency for proper assessment of Parkinson's Disease
• Discuss evidence-based PT intervention and treatment techniques of Parkinson’s Disease to enhance functional outcomes

About the Speaker: 

Sara Koveleski Kraut, PT, DPT is a Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist. She is the owner of and maintains clinical practice at Advanced Physical Therapy & Health Services in Park Ridge, IL. She and her team specialize in physical therapy for people with neurologic, orthopedic, and vestibular conditions. Dr. Kraut is an Assistant Professor at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science. She travels nationally for North American Seminars providing continuing education courses and having educated thousands of PTs and OTs almost 20 years, specifically for Pilates in Rehabilitation and the Evaluation and Treatment of Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and Peripheral Neuropathy. She is a certified Pilates Instructor, an AFAA-certified Group Exercise Instructor, and an ACE-certified Personal Trainer. Dr. Kraut’s research combines her interest of exercise and physical activity with older adults and has presented at several conferences nationally and internationally.

 

This program was originally recorded April 21, 2022.

You can even earn 2 hours of CE (Self- Study):  

1. Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS / CE Subscribers - log in to ipta.org so it knows who you are!) Non-member cost is $35. You can earn 1-2 hours of CE, depending on the length of program.
2. Once your transaction is completed, you will receive an email with a link to download a document containing a link to the online recording AND a link to a quiz to complete after you view the recording.
3. Watch the recording and complete the quiz. If you score 80% or better, you will receive an email notification of your CE award.  If you are an IPTA member/ CE Subscriber, your CE award will also post in your membership profile under Professional Development. If you are not yet a member, an CE certificate will be emailed to you within 7-10 business days.