About Course
A focused, essential course for Neurophysiotherapists and Rehabilitation Physiotherapists seeking to specialize in Parkinson’s Disease (PD) management.
Deepen your clinical understanding of the multifactorial, central nature of fatigue in PD. Learn to accurately identify modifiable contributors within your scope of practice, such as bradykinesia and rigidity, that increase the energy cost of movement.
Gain specialized knowledge to implement evidence-based neurophysiotherapy strategies—including optimal aerobic exercise prescription and key educational principles—to effectively reduce patient fatigue and maximize functional independence and participation in daily life. Enhance your expertise in this vital, often-overlooked area of neurological rehabilitation.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the multifactorial nature of fatigue in Parkinson’s disease
- Identify contributors to fatigue that are relevant to physiotherapy practice
- Apply practical physiotherapy strategies to reduce fatigue
- Improve participation in daily activities and functional tasks
Who should enroll:
- Physiotherapists
- Neurophysiotherapists
- Rehabilitation Therapists
- Physiotherapy assistants
- Physiotherapy Students
Duration: 1 hr
Author profile:
Dr. Srishti Banerjee PT MPT ( Neurology)
Dr. Srishti Banerjee is an accomplished physiotherapist with Master's in neurology. Her journey includes a BPT from Gujarat University and 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 explored topics like hamstring flexibility and the environmental impact of NSAIDs. Srishti is an online educator, offering MOOC courses on sustainable healthcare and shoulder dysfunction post-stroke.
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 various 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 L. J institute of Physiotherapy, LJ University.
Disclaimer: Our online physiotherapy 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 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.
