Press play below to listen in as Dr. Sarah King, PT, DPT recaps lessons learned from the 4th World Parkinson Congress in Portland, Oregon:
(You can also watch on YouTube by clicking here.)
Outline of Topics Discussed:
2:25 Care vs. Cure - Are we too focused on finding a cure? What about the millions living with PD now?
4:45 Using Exercise as your #1 tool to improve your quality of life, now and in the log-run
6:08 Learn more about the 5-week, online Parkinson's Booster Program (www.InvigoratePT.com/booster)
7:00 A Movement Disorder Specialist responds to the question: "Shouldn't we be able to self-medicate to some degree? I know my body better than my doctor."
8:30 The need for Parkinson's Wellness Centers on a national level (Support the cause by signing the petition at www.pwr4life.org/path)
9:51 Exercise as a Powerful Treatment modality for Parkinson's
10:35 What is NEUROPLASTICITY? and why does it matter with Parkinson's?
12:20 Effect of exercise on dopamine levels and absorption
12:50 What's the BEST KIND of exercise??
14:00 What's happening in your cells (and brain) when you're feeling out of breath during a workout
15:05 How to integrate exercise into your daily life (8 tips you can use today)
21:49 Overview of Invigorate's fully-supported, online, 5-week Parkinson's-specific exercise program (Learn more at www.InvigoratePT.com/booster)
WANT TO LEARN MORE FROM THE WPC?
WPC DAY 1 - Video Recap: Building Your Healthcare Team to Serve YOU
WPC DAY 2 - Video Recap: Deep Brain Stimulation, Nutrition, and Depression & Anxiety
WPC DAY 3 - Video Recap: Drooling, Constipation, Freezing, and Mindset Shifts
