Exercise, Freezing of Gait, and Postural Instability in Parkinson’s
with Jay Alberts, PhD
Tuesday, June 21, 12 pm PDT
Freezing of gait (FOG) is one of the most debilitating symptoms of Parkinson’s because it keeps people from getting outside and moving around. This symptom occurs because of a disconnect between the brain and the body that stops the neural signal from reaching the motor neurons that should activate muscles to move, preventing people with Parkinson’s from starting or continuing to walk. Postural instability is another debilitating symptom of Parkinson’s that causes people to be unstable when they stand because their Parkinson’s affects the reflexes that are necessary for them to maintain an upright position. Together, FOG and postural instability are the leading causes of falling for people with Parkinson’s. During this webinar, Dr. Jay Alberts will share information on how exercise can minimize FOG, improve postural instability, and reduce the risk of falling.
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with Jay Alberts, PhD
Tuesday, June 21, 12 pm PDT
Freezing of gait (FOG) is one of the most debilitating symptoms of Parkinson’s because it keeps people from getting outside and moving around. This symptom occurs because of a disconnect between the brain and the body that stops the neural signal from reaching the motor neurons that should activate muscles to move, preventing people with Parkinson’s from starting or continuing to walk. Postural instability is another debilitating symptom of Parkinson’s that causes people to be unstable when they stand because their Parkinson’s affects the reflexes that are necessary for them to maintain an upright position. Together, FOG and postural instability are the leading causes of falling for people with Parkinson’s. During this webinar, Dr. Jay Alberts will share information on how exercise can minimize FOG, improve postural instability, and reduce the risk of falling.
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The Victory Summit® Event: Motor Symptoms in Parkinson's
Friday, June 24, 2022 8am- 11:30 PDT)
Parkinson’s is officially classified as a movement disorder because it involves damage to the areas of the brain, nerves, and muscles that influence the speed, quality, fluency, and ease of movement. Motor (or movement-related) symptoms are usually the most visible elements of Parkinson’s; however, motor symptoms don’t actually appear in most people until around 60−80% of the nerve cells in the brain that make dopamine have stopped working because of Parkinson’s.
Join us as we take a deep dive into the different types of motor symptoms and what causes them, medication management strategies, how to manage motor symptoms during OFF times, how to move well and reduce the risk of falling, and more. By the end of the event, you will not only know more about the various motor symptoms you or your loved one may experience, but you will also know how you can take action to manage these symptoms, improve your quality of life, and live well with Parkinson’s today.
Learn more and register here
Friday, June 24, 2022 8am- 11:30 PDT)
Parkinson’s is officially classified as a movement disorder because it involves damage to the areas of the brain, nerves, and muscles that influence the speed, quality, fluency, and ease of movement. Motor (or movement-related) symptoms are usually the most visible elements of Parkinson’s; however, motor symptoms don’t actually appear in most people until around 60−80% of the nerve cells in the brain that make dopamine have stopped working because of Parkinson’s.
Join us as we take a deep dive into the different types of motor symptoms and what causes them, medication management strategies, how to manage motor symptoms during OFF times, how to move well and reduce the risk of falling, and more. By the end of the event, you will not only know more about the various motor symptoms you or your loved one may experience, but you will also know how you can take action to manage these symptoms, improve your quality of life, and live well with Parkinson’s today.
Learn more and register here
YOPD Council
The third Thursday of Every Month
Next Session: Thursday, June 16, 2022
Thursday, July 21, 2022
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Thursday, December 15, 2022
12 Pm Pacific
Because of the unique challenges of living with YOPD, we want to increase awareness of YOPD, provide resources, and share stories to help people with YOPD live better today.
One way we’ve decided to do that is to create a YOPD Council. This council has been convened so members can share their experiences of living with YOPD. Join us each month for this ongoing webinar series.
REGISTER FOR THE SERIES
The third Thursday of Every Month
Next Session: Thursday, June 16, 2022
Thursday, July 21, 2022
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Thursday, December 15, 2022
12 Pm Pacific
Because of the unique challenges of living with YOPD, we want to increase awareness of YOPD, provide resources, and share stories to help people with YOPD live better today.
One way we’ve decided to do that is to create a YOPD Council. This council has been convened so members can share their experiences of living with YOPD. Join us each month for this ongoing webinar series.
REGISTER FOR THE SERIES