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Parkinson's CPG Part 1: Implementing the Clinical Practice Guideline for People with Parkinson's Disease with a focus on Exercise Prescription Principles

Parkinson's CPG Part 1: Implementing the Clinical Practice Guideline for People with Parkinson's Disease with a focus on Exercise Prescription Principles

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

  1. Critically examine the CPG recommendations (action statements) and how they can be implemented across different stages of Parkinson disease.
  2. Describe strategies to overcome barriers to CPG implementation including newly developed knowledge translation tools.
  3. Contrast the application of the CPG across practice settings.
  4. Discuss exercise prescription for individuals with mild-moderate Parkinson disease within the context of each action statement.

Course published February 2025

Christina Criminger-Morris PT, PhD, CEEAA

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Duke University and UNC School of Medicine

Christina Criminger-Morris PT, PhD, CEEAA, Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Duke University and UNC School of Medicine. She currently teaches human gross anatomy, geriatrics, neuroscience, and neurologic rehabilitation courses within the DPT curriculum.  She has over 12 years of clinical practice specializing in geriatrics and neurological conditions across settings. She completed the Parkinson’s Foundation Faculty Scholar program in 2019 expanding and refining her teaching expertise for entry-level DPT Parkinson’s curriculum. She serves on the African American Parkinson’s Disease committee sponsored by the Parkinson’s Foundation and Carolina’s Parkinson’s Disease chapter and was an appointed member of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Knowledge Translation task force for implementation of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for Physical Therapist Management of Parkinson Disease. 

No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Anson B. Rosenfeldt, PT, DPT, MBA

Senior Physical Therapist

Cleveland Clinic

Anson B. Rosenfeldt, PT, DPT, MBA, Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist, graduated with her Bachelor of Science from the University of Dayton, Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Belmont University, and Masters in Business Administration from Cleveland State University.  After beginning her career in acute care at the Cleveland Clinic, she transitioned into a research position specializing in exercise interventions for individuals with neurological disease. Her clinical and research interests involve the impact of aerobic exercise, dual-tasking, and technology on motor and non-motor symptoms of PD. In 2013, Dr. Rosenfeldt was awarded APTA’s Emerging Leaders Award and received the Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy Writing Scholarship in 2015. She earned her APTA Board Certified Neurological Specialist Certification in 2015. From 2018-2021, she served on the APTA PTA Neurologic Advanced Proficiency Pathway Task Force and the ANPT Parkinson’s disease Clinical Practice Guidelines Knowledge Translation Task Force from 2021-2024. Dr. Rosenfeldt also currently serves on the Ohio House of Delegates. 

No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Leslie O’Neill PT, DPT, NCS

Assistant Professor of Practice

University of Delaware

Leslie O’Neill PT, DPT, NCS is an Assistant Professor of Practice at the University of Delaware with over 12 years of clinical practice in the area of neurology and geriatrics. She teaches the DPT content for Parkinson’s Disease, balance, and lab with stroke survivors. She completed the Parkinson’s Foundation Faculty Scholar program in 2017 and now serves on the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Knowledge Translation task force for implementation of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for Physical Therapist Management of Parkinson Disease. Leslie is also the Associate Director for Neurologic and Older Adult Clinical Services in the UDPT Clinic.

No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

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Video part 1
Open to view video.  |  19 minutes
Open to view video.  |  19 minutes Course 1 part 1
Knowledge check 1
3 Questions  |  1 attempt  |  0/3 points to pass
3 Questions  |  1 attempt  |  0/3 points to pass Knowledge check after part 1 video
Video part 2
Open to view video.  |  16 minutes
Open to view video.  |  16 minutes Course 1 video 2
Knowledge Check 2
3 Questions  |  1 attempt  |  0/3 points to pass
3 Questions  |  1 attempt  |  0/3 points to pass Knowledge check after part 2 video
Video part 3
Open to view video.  |  12 minutes
Open to view video.  |  12 minutes Course 1 video part 3
Post-test
10 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  7/10 points to pass
10 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  7/10 points to pass Graded post-test knowledge assessment
Certificate
1.00 CEUs credit  |  Certificate available
1.00 CEUs credit  |  Certificate available Download your CEU certificate