Section outline

  • This essentials course for physiotherapy professionals will develop your knowledge and understanding of Parkinson's and the range of symptoms people living with the condition may experience. You will gain insights into providing patients with different physiotherapy intervention strategies to help your patients stay mobile and independent, and recognise the importance of encouraging your patients to be active to help manage both physical and mental health symptoms. You will also have opportunities to reflect on your current practice and what changes you might implement as a result of your learning.

    Stopwatch 15 minutes

    Person Physiotherapy professionals

    • Learning outcomes

      By the end of this course, you will be able to: 

      • Describe common symptoms of Parkinson’s (motor and non-motor) 

      • Recognise that Parkinson's medication is time critical and how this impacts your clients

      • Provide patients with physiotherapy intervention strategies including cues

      • Recognise the importance of exercise in managing symptoms

      • Access further learning to support you in your role

    • Start learning

      To start your course, click the link below.

    • Physiotherapy Essentials SCORM package
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    • Acknowledgements

      Our thanks go to Fiona Lindop, a specialist physiotherapist, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton and Jonathan Gilby, Senior Physiotherapist and Senior Research Practitioner, Livewell Southwest for their input in developing and reviewing the content of this course.