Exercise Prescription for Parkinson’s Disease Webinar
At the point of diagnosis, people with Parkinson’s are already moving 30% less than their healthy age matched counterparts. This has been shown to lead to higher rates of co-morbidity and acceleration of neuro-degeneration. Exercise plays a significant role in managing health, symptom progression and quality of life and the literature providing a compelling argument for the role of exercise in neuro-protection. This presentation will outline the how to get the most benefit from an exercise based approach using neuroplastic training principles as a foundation.
Exercise Prescription for Parkinson’s Disease Webinar
At the point of diagnosis, people with Parkinson’s are already moving 30% less than their healthy age matched counterparts. This has been shown to lead to higher rates of co-morbidity and acceleration of neurodegeneration. Exercise plays a significant role in managing health, symptom progression and quality of life and the literature providing a compelling argument for the role of exercise in neuroprotection. This presentation will outline the how to get the most benefit from an exercise-based approach using neuroplastic training principles as a foundation.
Presented by Melissa McConaghy FACP, M.HSc, BAppSc (Phty)
Melissa is a clinician, educator, author, entrepreneur and thought leader. Recognised as a Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist in 2010 by the Australian College of Physiotherapists, she holds this title as one of only 9 in Australia. Academically, she also holds a Master of Health Science (Neurological Physiotherapy) and Grad. Certificate in Public Health. Melissa is founder and principal physiotherapist of PD Warrior and internationally licensed exercise program. She was awarded Australian Physiotherapist of the year in 2019 and the HESTA Impact Award in 2021.
Schedule
Thursday, 15 December 2022
2.00pm - 3.30pm AEDT
Please note, the times listed are in Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time.
Your local time will be:
| ACT: |
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2.00pm - 3.30pm |
| NSW: |
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2.00pm - 3.30pm |
| NT: |
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12.30pm - 2.00pm |
| QLD: |
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1.00pm - 2.30pm |
| SA: |
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1.30pm - 3.00pm |
| TAS: |
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2.00pm - 3.30pm |
| VIC: |
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2.00pm - 3.30pm |
| WA: |
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11.00am - 12.30pm |
Please note: This is a live webinar and needs to be watched at the specified time above. If you are unable to watch the webinar live, it will be produced as a podcast and can be purchased within the following month.
Rates per person
| ESSA Member |
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$30.00 |
| Non-Member |
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$50.00 |
| ESSA Student Member |
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$15.00 |
| Student Non-Member |
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$25.00 |
Please see terms & conditions for registration type definitions.
Access to Webinar
You will be provided information on how to access this webinar within your registration confirmation email.
NB: A confirmation of your attendance is required.
Target Audience
Any Accredited Exercise Scientist, Accredited Exercise Physiologist
ESSA CPD Points
Registration
Online: After signing into your ESSA profile, select the blue "Register Now" button
Manual Form: click here
Registration for this professional development will close at 12.00pm AEDT on Thursday, 15 December 2022.
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