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Live Webinar

Focused Functional Rehabilitation for Parkinson's: Advanced Strategies to Restore Speed, Mobility, and Quality of Life


Speaker:
Benjamin J. White, PT, DPT, MBA, C/NDT, LSVT BIG
Duration:
7 Hours 30 Minutes
Product Code:
LWC065565
Brochure Code:
PWZ93455
Media Type:
Live Webinar

Dates


Description

As the prevalence of Parkinson’s disease continues to rise, healthcare professionals face the challenge of managing its complex motor symptoms, including bradykinesia, dyskinesia, and postural abnormalities. This advance course, led by neurological rehabilitation expert Benjamin White, PT, DPT, MBA, C/NDT, LSVT BIG, provides the tools and strategies necessary to enhance patient outcomes in a real-world clinical setting.

Deepen your understanding of the neuroanatomy behind Parkinsons and gain expertise in gait analysis and postural assessment. The course emphasizes the integration of high-repetition, low-fatigue therapeutic exercises that balance patient endurance with the need for functional repetition. Through evidence-based interventions, you’ll learn how to tailor your treatment plans to the specific form of Parkinson’s their patients present, ensuring more personalized and effective care.

Dr. White’s extensive experience in neuroplasticity and multidisciplinary care will guide you in implementing holistic, functional approaches that not only slow disease progression but also restore patients’ quality of life in activities of daily living. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with practical, actionable skills that can be immediately applied to improve mobility, balance, and overall patient satisfaction in your clinical practice.

Credit


* Credit Note - *

NOTE: Each purchase includes CE credit for one individual (participants in full attendance will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the online post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, Q&A, and others.

Continuing Education Information: Credits listed below are for full attendance at the live, interactive webinar only. This webinar is being broadcast live in real-time and must be attended live, in its entirety, in order to earn credit. You will be able to type questions to the speaker. The speaker will see the questions and address them during the presentation as time allows. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether web-based activities are an acceptable form of continuing education, as well as which credit types are acceptable for continuing education hours. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact info@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before the event.

Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession.  As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.

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* Credit Note - ---

Earn up to 6.0 CE hours. Please see below, for more details, as credit amounts vary by state and profession. 


Physical Therapists - Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This activity consists of 6.0 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. This certificate is proof of your attendance. Please retain it in your records or use for submission as proof of completion when required.


Physical Therapists - Alaska Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.0 continuing education credit hours for Alaska Physical Therapists. The Board Rule 12 AAC 54.420 confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers.


Physical Therapists - Arizona Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. The Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes continuing competence activities that have been approved by any state PT association or national medical/health care association (e.g., AOTA, ASHA). This activity consists of 6.0 clock hours of instruction applicable for physical therapists.


Physical Therapists - California Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

California Physical Therapists

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This course will qualify for 6.0 continuing competency hours.


Physical Therapists - Hawaii Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.0 continuing education credit hours for Hawaii Physical Therapists. The Continuing Competence Requirements Under HRS Chapter 461J-10.13 for Hawaii Licensed Physical Therapists part III. A. 3. confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers.


Physical Therapists - Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This course qualifies for 6.0 CE Credit Hours.


Physical Therapists - Kentucky Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.0 continuing education credit hours for Kentucky Physical Therapists. The rule under 201 KAR 22:045, Section 2, (2)(a) states that category I continued competency credits can be earned from providers approved by another physical therapy licensing agency. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. Participants must attend at least three (3) contact hours to receive Category I credit. Participants who complete less than three (3) contact hours will receive Category II credit.


Physical Therapists - Michigan Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This activity consists of 6.0 continuing education credit hours for Michigan Physical Therapists. Regulation R. 338.7163 states the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy accepts continuing education if it is approved by another state board of physical therapy. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


Physical Therapists - New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This course qualifies for 7.2 contact hours. 


Physical Therapists - North Carolina Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation, Provider Number: 216.000270. This intermediate course is approved by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners by virtue of PESI Inc. approved provider status with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation. This course qualifies for 6.0 continuing education hours.


Physical Therapists - Oklahoma Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.0 continuing education credit hours for Oklahoma Physical Therapists. Oklahoma Administrative Code 435:20-9-3.1 confirms acceptance of continuing education programs offered by providers approved by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


Physical Therapists - Pennsylvania Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This course has been approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy for 6.0 Hours.


Physical Therapists - Tennessee Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This activity consists of 6.0 continuing education credit hours for Tennessee Physical Therapists. Rule 1150-01-.12(5)(d) states the Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy accepts continuing education if it is approved by another state board of physical therapy. PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy continuing education. 


Physical Therapists - Utah Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This course is designed to meet the Utah DOPL Rule R156-24b-303b.2.c.iv - A commercial continuing education provider providing a course related to the practice of physical therapy. Please retain a copy of the advertising brochure and your certificate of completion to provide to your board should this be requested of you. This activity consists of 6.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction.


Physical Therapists - Vermont Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.0 continuing education credit hours for Vermont Physical Therapists. The Board confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


Physical Therapists - Virginia Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants

CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.0 continued competency credit hours for Virginia Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. Regulation 18VAC112-20-131, Section B, (1)(c) states that type 1 continued competency credits can be earned by attending courses that are directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy and have been approved by local, state, or federal government agencies. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


Other Professions

This activity qualifies for 360 continuing education minutes as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements. 



Speaker

Benjamin J. White, PT, DPT, MBA, C/NDT, LSVT BIG's Profile

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Benjamin White, PT, DPT, MBA, C/NDT, LSVT BIG, is an expert in neurological rehabilitation and clinical leadership. He has experience in leadership within multiple clinical settings including home health, skilled nursing, outpatient, acute, and inpatient rehab. He is known for generating both employee and patient satisfaction as they move toward their desired goals. His expertise lies specifically in the following diagnoses: stroke, Parkinson’s, concussion, and vestibular rehabilitation.

Dr. White has a history of physical therapy in the state of Texas for over a decade. He has owned his own practice and worked within multiple healthcare settings. He now serves as the market director representing inpatient rehab in the state of Tennessee for HCA Healthcare.

Dr. White is an award-winning clinical instructor, a renowned national speaker, and has published numerous articles on the topics of neuroplasticity and stroke. He has a history of serving the Parkinsonian population in their homes and in the community assisting them to return to their own desired optimal function from an emotional and functional realm.


Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Benjamin White maintains employment at HCA Healthcare in the Tristar Division of Tennessee. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Benjamin White has no relevant non-financial relationships.


Additional Info

Access Period for Live Webcast

For live CE credit, you must watch the live webcast in its entirety at its scheduled time and complete the CE quiz and evaluation within one week. You will have access for 90 days after the program for review.


Webcast Schedule

Please note: There will be a one hour lunch and two 15-minute breaks; one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Lunch and break times will be announced by the speaker and at their discretion. A more detailed schedule is available upon request.


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Objectives

  1. Evaluate how bradykinesia and dyskinesia affect functional movement.
  2. Identify strategies to correct postural deviations in Parkinson’s patients.
  3. Choose targeted interventions to improve functional mobility for Parkinson’s-specific gait disturbances.
  4. Utilize high-repetition, low-fatigue therapeutic exercises to promote long-term functional gains.
  5. Integrate motor and non-motor symptom management for holistic patient improvement.
  6. Develop self-management strategies to empower patients by reducing the fear of falling.

Outline

Foundations of Parkinson’s
  • Key characteristics, environmental factors, and the key role of biomarkers
  • Understand the varied forms of Parkinson’s, including idiopathic, secondary, and atypical Parkinsonian disorders
  • Emerging perspectives on genetic forms of Parkinson’s and the importance of subtypes in clinical practice
Bradykinesia and Dyskinesia: Functional Impact and Treatment
  • Clinical presentations and functional implications of bradykinesia and dyskinesia
  • Tailor interventions for specific symptoms, balance repetition with endurance, and conduct routine functional assessments
  • Collaborate efforts among the care team, focus on both motor and non-motor symptoms
  • Strategies for self-management, treatment participation, and reducing the fear of falling
Gait and Movement Analysis in Parkinson’s
  • Early identification and differential diagnosis
  • Assess gait performance and differentiate Parkinson’s gait from other neurological conditions
  • Objective measures: Stride length, velocity, amplitude, variability, and specific challenges like freezing of gait, shuffling, and foot drag
  • Practical demonstration and case scenarios to apply gait analysis techniques
Postural Alignment and Functional Interventions
  • Objective tests and measures: Postural sway, weight distribution, and markers like CoG and CoP
  • Analyze posture in multiple positions: Sitting, standing, and during dynamic activities
  • Interventions to improve postural alignment, enhance flexibility, and ROM, and using physical/verbal cueing
  • Case studies and practical exercises to apply postural interventions
Combine Neuroplasticity with Functional Training
  • Importance of salience in driving neuroplasticity
  • Engage, functional activities that promote neuroplasticity and improve patient adherence
  • Develop and critique salience-driven treatment plans
Integrated Care Across the Continuum
  • Best practices for different care settings: Acute, SNF, and outpatient
  • Ensure continuity of care, monitor progress, and adapt interventions over time
  • Case studies and group discussions to explore care coordination and long-term management

Target Audience

  • Athletic Trainers
  • Chiropractors
  • Exercise Physiologists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapy Assistants
  • Other Rehabilitation and Fitness Professionals

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