Rehabilitation of Freezing of Gait for People with Parkinson's Disease

Live Webinar Date and Time: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 4–5:30 pm 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: Carla da Silva Batista, PhD

Webinar Description: Freezing of gait (FOG) of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a complex phenomenon whose pathophysiology remains unknown. It is a common cause of falls, dependence and poor quality of life. This webinar will cover an overview of the FOG, assessment and rehabilitation treatment. We will explore how FOG can be triggered by turning, cognitive and emotional situations and environments. Pharmacological and surgical therapies can help to manage FOG but are limited over time. Rehabilitation strategies are therefore advocated as important adjunct therapies.

Learner Outcomes: Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:  

1. Define the types of Freezing of Gait (FOG)
2. Describe objectives measures and different rehabilitation approaches for FOG
3. Apply complex and sensorimotor exercises in rehabilitation protocols for FOG
   

Successful Completion: Participants will be present during the live webinar in its entirety and complete an attendance verification and assessment 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:

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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 9/17/2024.

Satisfies continuing education requirements in: CT, IA, MI, MN and WA

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, OT - Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN - Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Carla da Silva Batista, PhD - Has nothing to disclose.

Technology Requirements: To participate, you will need access to a device with an Internet connection. Computers, laptops, iOS and Android devices are supported.

High-speed broadband Internet access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is highly recommended. 
Additional requirements include: Web browser: latest stable version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari, JavaScript and Cookies enabled, Speaker and microphone, or headset with microphone, or phone to listen to webinar facilitators, Do NOT use Internet Explorer as it is not supported.

Cancellation Policy: To request a cancellation of a live webinar, please provide written notice by email or by phone within 24 hours of placing your order and we will refund you the full course fee. If you cannot give notice within 24 hours, a credit towards a future course of equal value would apply.