Neuroplasticity in Parkinson's Level 2 Practical Course (PD Warrior)
Learn how to improve function, quality of life and long-term exercise behaviour in people with Parkinson's through this online and exercise-based program.
What will participants learn from this course?
These bundled Level 1 online and Level 2 practical workshop courses will give you the introductory, theoretical and practical skills to apply the key concepts of this intensive and neuroactive exercise approach in clinical practice.
Build on your knowledge of assessment, exercise prescription and motivational coaching to make a significant difference to the lives of people with Parkinson's.
The course will cover:
- The latest evidence underpinning intensive and neuroactive exercise prescription
- The pathophysiology of Parkinson's
- How to tailor exercise effectively for the 3 different types of Parkinson's
- The 7 core principals of neuroplasticity and how to implement them effectively
- How to deliver the 10 core exercises and how to create your own exercise portfolio
- How to create an enriched and motivating exercise environment
- How to empower your patients and create long-term exercise behaviours
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How to assess and treat someone throughout the various stages of Parkinson's.
2024 dates for the practical workshops in the UK
- Wales: Saturday 17 February, 9am to 4:30pm
- Chichester: Saturday 23 March, 9am to 4.30pm
- Sheffield: Sunday 21 April, 9am to 4.30pm
- London: Saturday 27 April, 9am to 4.30pm
- Coventry: Sunday 9 June, 9am to 4.30pm
- London: Saturday 9 November, 9am to 4:30pm
For further information, visit the PD Warrior website or email [email protected].
How does it work?
Registration includes the online training course, practical workshop, course book and course certificate.
You must complete the L1 online introductory theory course (5 modules) before attending the L2 practical workshop. Each module includes webinar content, literature and a quiz.
Find out more about the L2 face-to-face practical workshop, including the practical application of theory learned on the L1 course.
Patient volunteers
To give you the best experience of delivering the concepts of PD Warrior, you will be working with volunteer patients who have Parkinson's on these courses.
For any of your patients who may be interested in participating for free, please send your nominations to the team at PD Warrior. They will receive PD Warrior founder Melissa McConaghy's book, The New Parkinson's Treatment - Exercise Is Medicine for free. The book was selected to appear in the 'book nook' at the 2019 World Parkinson's Congress in Japan.