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Denise’s Story: Slowing Parkinson’s Disease Through Exercise
Family comes first for 60-year-old Denise C. With her husband, five children, three grandchildren and another grandchild on the way, Denise has devoted her life to raising her kids and building strong ties and unity.
Patient Story
Pulmonary Disorders
Our Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program helps you understand the causes behind pulmonary disorders and what you can do to increase lung capacity.
Condition
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.
In the News
Parkinson’s Disease Activities of Daily Living Scale
Time
minutes , 5 minutes or lessAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
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.
In the News
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.
In the News
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
Vestibular Disorders
Vestibular disorders originate in the inner ear and symptoms may include dizziness, vertigo, & imbalance.
Condition
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
Max Näder Center for Rehabilitation Technologies and Outcomes Research
We develop and execute industry-sponsored research in prosthetics, orthotics, rehabilitation robotics, and adaptive technologies.
Lab
Knowledge Translation: Exercise and Activity for Symptom Management (KTEAM)
We research implementation science methodology to study best ways to translate findings of exercise research studies into the real-world clinical & community.
Lab
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
