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May 11, 2026
Ending on:
May 11, 2026
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3 Points
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Daktari Online
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May 11, 2026
Ending on:
May 11, 2026
Moderator(s):
Dr.
Lewis Owalla
Medical Doctor
Venue: Medical Doctor
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Parkinson Disease: Diagnosis to Prevention Implications for Rehabilitation
Starting on:
May 11, 2026
May 11, 2026
Ending on:
May 11, 2026
May 11, 2026
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Description
As the global population continues to age and more individuals live with Parkinson’s disease (PD), it is increasingly important for healthcare professionals, including rehabilitation specialists, to accurately recognize and assess signs of neurodegenerative disease. This session will explore traditional and contemporary diagnostic criteria for Parkinson’s disease, supportive clinical findings, medical management, and prevention strategies, with emphasis on rehabilitation and preventive care across all levels.
Objectives
Learning Objectives
* Describe the growing incidence, neuroanatomy/physiology, and etiology of Parkinson’s disease
* Discuss the signs and symptoms associated with neurodegenerative progression in PD
* Synthesize clinical findings with the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease
* Explain the medical management and prevention of PD
* Integrate evidence-based information into clinical practice
Presenters
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Dr.
Lewis Owalla
Medicl Doctor
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Miss
Barbara Billek-Sawhney
PT, EdD, DPT, Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist