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Identifying specialized Immune Cells May Improve Early Detection of Parkinson’s Disease
Dr. Jennifer Goldman and her team discovered the important key presence of specialized immune cells called alpha-synuclein reactive T-cells that could be found in patients to detect a diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease before symptoms are present.
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Parkinson’s Disease Activities of Daily Living Scale
Time
minutes , 5 minutes or lessAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
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Interactive Demonstrations, Education, Activities, and Support for Mental Health in Parkinson's Disease
A patient & care partner education and support series covering a variety of topics related to caring for mental health in Parkinson's disease, including music and speech therapy, nutrition, mindfulness, and physical exercise.
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People with early Parkinson’s disease experience levels of financial toxicity similar to those of people with advanced cancer
Financial hardship and stress from financial worries, or ‘financial toxicity,’ among people with early-stage Parkinson’s disease can be as high as that experienced by people with advanced cancer according to a new study published in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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Employment for People with Parkinson’s Disease: Team-Based Strategies and Resources Webinar
Because rehabilitation counselors are not available for all people with PD, this webinar will share information that the interdisciplinary team can use to guide people with PD to constructively address employment challenges.
Research Project
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Vestibular Disorders
Vestibular disorders originate in the inner ear and symptoms may include dizziness, vertigo, & imbalance.
Condition
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Proactive Physical Therapy for People with Parkinson's Disease: A Knowledge Translation Research Approach
The purpose of this administrative case study is to present the application of a proactive PT (PAPT) approach, to optimize participation in evidence-based exercise for PD, using implementation frameworks for the (1) implementation process, (2) determinants of implementation success, and (3) implementation evaluation.
Research Project
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Movement Ability Measure
Area of Assessment
Aerobic CapacityCoordination
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
Not FreeRehabilitation Measure
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COMPLETE: Processes to Increase Exercise Adherence and Sustainment in People with Parkinson's Disease
We are learning about and developing resources to help people with Parkinson’s disease sustain their exercise.
Research Project
Stability and mobility in subjects with Parkinson’s disease while using a Segway
The objective of this study is to investigate balance, stability, and mobility while using a Segway device.
Research Project
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COMPLETE: Characteristics of Physical Therapy for Parkinson's Disease - A National Mixed Methods Study
Study surveyed academic medical centers with PD and Movement Disorders Specialty Neurology Clinics. Followed by focus groups and interviews with neurologists
Research Project
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Parkinson's Webinar Opportunity for Healthcare Workers
This online course series will focus on the interdisciplinary collaborative care of individuals with Parkinson’s Disease, as well as how their disease affects their family and caregivers.
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