Medical Management of Parkinson’s Disease
LIVE WEBINAR DATE AND TIME
Wednesday April 14, 2027 4-5:30pm CT
Note: If you are unable to attend the live event, you will be automatically enrolled in the on-demand version. The on-demand version will be available six weeks after the live broadcast.
INSTRUCTOR (click on the name below to read faculty bio)
Benjamin Friedman, MD
DESCRIPTION
This webinar will review the current diagnosis and management of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) through the most common medication therapy, current evidenced-based treatments, practice parameters and strategies in rehabilitation management of PD. We will discuss how regular physical exercise acts as a powerful neuroprotective tool for Parkinson's disease to improve both motor and non-motor symptoms. Finally, case-based applications will guide rehabilitation therapists to optimize patient-centered plans of care based upon their medical regimen and stage in the disease process.
LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Define the syndrome of idiopathic PD, its epidemiology and etiology
- Describe the physical symptoms, non-motor symptoms and cognitive changes in PD
- List the most common medications and current treatments in advanced PD
- Analyze PD-specific motor and non-motor issues to define management strategies within the concept of neuroprotective therapy in PD
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will be present during the live webinar in its entirety and complete an attendance verification and feedback survey in the Academy Learning Portal within one month of the live air date.
AUDIENCE
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants and Speech-Language Pathologists
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Occupational Therapists: Check back soon!
Physical Therapists: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 9/10/2026.
Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.
Speech-Language Pathologists:
DISCLOSURES
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OTR/L Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Legreid, MSN, RN, CRRN, NPD-BC Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Benjamin Friedman, MD Has nothing to disclose.
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