John Dean, Josefa Domingos - Breakthrough Dual Task Interventions for Parkinson’s

Dual task interventions can have an immediate positive effect on function and fall risk in patients with Parkinson’s. But outdated, conflicting research ha...

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Faculty:
John Dean |  Josefa Domingos
Duration:
1 Hour 51 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Jul 25, 2019

Description

Dual task interventions can have an immediate positive effect on function and fall risk in patients with Parkinson’s. But outdated, conflicting research has left many clinicians unsure about how to incorporate it effectively in therapy sessions.

Based on the latest research, this recording will guide you through a cutting-edge, evidence-based framework for applying dual task interventions with Parkinson’s. Learn how to identify appropriate treatment candidates and explore interdisciplinary best practices for applying dual task/multitask treatments with patients in any practice setting.

Handouts

Outline

  • Brief review of the medical and neurological aspects with a focus on the impact within the domains of rehab disciplines and the impacts of these deficits on dual task performance.
  • Dual cognitive and motor task training: Definition and current peer-reviewed evidence. 
  • How to add in Cognitive-Physical challenges: Practical examples with case studies in clinical practice for gait training, amplitude-based therapy as well as non-traditional therapies such boxing & dance. 
  • Integration of voice into motor activities as a transdisciplinary tool for “priming” patients.
  • A framework for practice with a focus upon PD-specific safety issues.

Faculty

Breakthrough Dual Task Interventions for Parkinson’s

John Dean, MA, CCC-SLP Related seminars and products: 4


John Dean, MA, CCC-SLP, has been specializing in the treatment of Parkinson’s and related disorders since 2007. In addition to clinical work, he has been involved in an array of Parkinson’s related projects ranging from the development of interdisciplinary Parkinson’s rehab networks for a large healthcare company, founding startups that build technologies for people living with Parkinson’s and even a stint as a member of the senior leadership at the Davis Phinney Foundation.

He resides in Lisbon, collaborating with Josefa Domingos to develop exercise activities that combine movement, voice, and cognition, as well as launching a startup that creates technologies to help scale up dual-task training for patients around the world.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: John Dean maintains a private practice. He is director at Davis Phinney Foundation. Mr. Dean receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Non-financial: John Dean is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS).


Josefa Domingos, MSc, Physio Related seminars and products: 2


Josefa Domingos, MSc. Physio, has specialized in the treatment of Parkinson’s and related disorders for the past 15 years. She maintains a full clinical practice and serves as the national healthcare coordinator for the APDPk (Portugal’s premier Parkinson’s advocacy organization). She travels internationally to speak on topics related to dual-task training and neurological rehabilitation.

In addition, she is completing a PhD at Radboud University in the Netherlands, under the supervision of Professor Dr. Bas Bloem. Her research focuses on the development of multitask community programs for Parkinson’s, highlighting the importance of physiotherapy and other expert clinical input in the design and performance of community exercise activities.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Josefa Domingos is a researcher with the University of Lisbon, Portugal. She has an employment relationship with the Portuguese Parkinson disease Patient Association (APDPk). Ms. Domingos receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Non-financial: Josefa Domingos is a member of the Portuguese movement disorder Society; and the Association of Physiotherapy in Parkinson disease Europe (APPDE).