Josefa Domingos & John Dean – Breakthrough Dual Task Interventions for Parkinson’s – PESI

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Speakers: John Dean, MA, CCC-SLP |  Josefa Domingos, MSc, Physio

Duration: 2 Hours

Format: Audio and Video

Copyright: Jul 25, 2019  

Media Type: Digital Seminar

Description

Dual task interventions can have an immediate positive effect on function and fall risk in patients with Parkinson’s. But outdated, conflicting research has left many clinicians unsure about how to incorporate it effectively in therapy sessions.

Based on the latest research, this recording will guide you through a cutting-edge, evidence-based framework for applying dual task interventions with Parkinson’s. Learn how to identify appropriate treatment candidates and explore interdisciplinary best practices for applying dual task/multitask treatments with patients in any practice setting.

Speakers

John Dean, MA, CCC-SLP

John Dean, MA, CCC-SLP, has been specializing in the treatment of Parkinson’s and related disorders since 2007. In addition to clinical work, he has been involved in an array of Parkinson’s-related projects ranging from the development of interdisciplinary Parkinson’s rehab networks for a large healthcare company, founding startups that build technologies for people living with Parkinson’s and even a stint as a member of the senior leadership at the Davis Phinney Foundation.

John currently divides his time between Lisbon and Colorado, collaborating with physiotherapist Josefa Domingos to develop exercise activities that combine movement, voice, and cognition, as well as running a startup that creates technologies to help scale up dual-task training for patients around the world.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: John Dean maintains a private practice. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: John Dean serves on the scientific advisory board for the Davis Phinney Foundation and is committee chair for the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society. He is a member of the American Speech Language Hearing Association and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.

Josefa Domingos, MSc, Physio

Josefa Domingos, MSc. Physio, has specialized in the treatment of Parkinson’s and related disorders for the past 15 years. She maintains a full clinical practice and serves as the national healthcare coordinator for the APDPk (Portugal’s premier Parkinson’s advocacy organization). She travels internationally to speak on topics related to dual-task training and neurological rehabilitation.

In addition, she is completing a PhD at Radboud University in the Netherlands, under the supervision of Professor Dr. Bas Bloem. Her research focuses on the development of multitask community programs for Parkinson’s, highlighting the importance of physiotherapy and other expert clinical input in the design and performance of community exercise activities.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Josefa Domingos has employment relationships with Portuguese Parkinson Disease Patient Association and Radboud University. She receives a consulting fee from Bial Pharmaceutical. Josefa Domingos receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Josefa Domingos is Rehabilitation Coordinator of the Portuguese Movement Disorders Medical Society, a member of the Scientific Board of the Portuguese Gerontology Society and of the scientific committee of the European Parkinson disease Association.

Objectives

1. Describe key components, indications, and contraindications of dual task interventions for Parkinson’s.
2. Evaluate several strategies for improving performance in functional activities with dual task exercises.
3. Demonstrate ways to effectively progress dual task interventions during exercise and clinical activities.

Outline

• Brief review of the medical and neurological aspects with a focus on the impact within the domains of rehab disciplines and the impacts of these deficits on dual task performance.
• Dual cognitive and motor task training: Definition and current peer-reviewed evidence. 
• How to add in Cognitive-Physical challenges: Practical examples with case studies in clinical practice for gait training, amplitude-based therapy as well as non-traditional therapies such boxing & dance. 
• Integration of voice into motor activities as a transdisciplinary tool for “priming” patients.
• A framework for practice with a focus upon PD-specific safety issues.

Target Audience

• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapist Assistants
• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Athletic Trainers
• Speech Language Pathologists

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