Course Code: REL-RTS-0-PDAIPT
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Recall at least two innovations in the medical management of patients with Parkinson's disease and how these may affect therapy treatment.
Identify guidelines, indications, and contraindications for integrating virtual reality, treadmill training, and assistive device interventions for patients with PD.
Outline:
Section 1: Medical Interventions
Medical Interventions and Why They Matter for You
Deep Brain Stimulation
DBS and PT Treatment
Focused Ultrasound
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Virtual Reality Interventions
Virtual Reality Tools
Types of VR
Limitations of Virtual Reality Tools
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Treadmill Training
Treadmill Training
Body-Weight Supported Treadmill Training
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Assistive Devices
Assistive Devices
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT
Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias.
Subject Matter Expert: Kayla (Boespflug) Hamilton, PT, DPT, NCS, CLT
Kayla holds a Bachelor of Science degree from North Dakota State University in Exercise Science and received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from The University of Michigan – Flint. Kayla holds additional certifications as an ABPTS Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist and Certified Lymphedema Therapist. She has been a practicing PT for over 8 years and has spent most of her career working in inpatient rehabilitation with various neurological populations. She most enjoys mentoring students, working with those with spinal cord injury, completing specialty wheelchair and seating evaluations, and working with amputees as they learn how to use their prosthetics. Kayla currently is working in an outpatient clinic as the resident lymphedema specialist.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Advanced level Physical Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.