About Course
A critical, 1 hr course for Neuro Physiotherapists and Rehab Physiotherapists. Master the differential diagnosis between idiopathic Parkinson's Disease (PD) and Atypical Parkinsonism.
This training focuses on actionable skills to immediately improve patient safety and outcomes:
- Identify clinical patterns and "Red Flags" of atypical Parkinsonism.
- Adapt your Physiotherapy Management instantly based on observed movement and risk.
- Prioritise safety, supervision, and compensatory strategies for complex cases.
Sharpen your diagnostic edge and refine your advanced neuro-rehabilitation skills to ensure optimal care for all your Parkinson’s patients.
Course Objectives:
- Identify clinical patterns suggestive of idiopathic Parkinson’s disease versus atypical or secondary Parkinsonism
- Recognise red flags during physiotherapy assessment and treatment
- Understand how movement patterns influence safety, prognosis, and outcomes
- Adapt physiotherapy management immediately based on observed behaviour
Who should enrol:
- Physiotherapists
- Neurophysiotherapists
- Rehabilitation therapist
- Physiotherapy assistant
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational therapy assistant
Duration: 1 hr
Author Profile:
Dr. Srishti Banerjee PT MPT ( Neurology)
Dr Srishti Banerjee is an accomplished physiotherapist with a Master's in neurology. Her journey includes a BPT from Gujarat University, followed by an MPT in Neurology. She's held roles as a Consultant Physiotherapist and Lecturer.
Dr. Banerjee is an author, contributing to a book on peripheral nerve lesions and a chapter on aquatic therapy.
She's published original articles in various journals and has explored topics such as hamstring flexibility and the environmental impact of NSAIDs. Srishti is an online educatoroffering MOOC courses on sustainable healthcare and post-stroke shoulder dysfunction.
She shares her insights through blogs on neuroplasticity and preoperative physiotherapy. As an author, she's explored sleep disturbance in spinal cord injury patients and the impact of COVID-19 on the nervous system.
She's also a one-page owner on Physiopedia. Through webinars, Srishti covers a wide range of topics, including mental health in physiotherapy and environmental sustainability. Her commitment to improving patient care and promoting sustainability in healthcare is evident in her work as an Assistant Professor LJ institute of Physiotherapy, LJ University.
Disclaimer: Our online physiotherapy orthopedic assessment CPD courses meet the criteria and guidelines for CPD (Continuing Professional Development). The CPD hours indicated on the certificate contribute towards fulfilling professional standards and requirements necessary for CPD audits conducted by the HCPC and AHPRA. These CPD hours are important for maintaining physiotherapy registration and ensuring compliance with the CPD audit and physiotherapy registration renewal processes. Our courses are recognized as valuable continuing education resources across the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and throughout Asia and the Middle East.
