Is It Time to Redefine Fall Prevention for Persons
With Parkinson’s Disease?

Presented by J.J. Mowder-Tinney and Valerie Carter

Is It Time to Redefine Fall Prevention for Persons With Parkinson’s Disease?

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Audio Runtime: 52 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 25 Minutes

Neuro Navigators Episode 3: Is It Time to Redefine Fall Prevention for Persons With Parkinson’s Disease?
Valerie Carter, a passionate expert on Parkinson’s disease (PD), shares with J.J. Mowder-Tinney her personal story and why she has so much energy and hope surrounding stomping out stage 5 of the disease. Valerie dives into her research on tests and measures designed to better identify fall risk in the PD population, emphasizing that backward walking and dual-task assessment and training are key components.

Learning Objectives
  • Interpret the evidence around appropriate disease-specific motor and nonmotor assessments for persons with Parkinson’s in order to assess fall risk
  • Determine the various assessments required to gather a complete picture of the motor and nonmotor symptoms involved with persons with Parkinson’s
  • Solve what the scores of the tests and measures indicate for patients with Parkinson’s and their risk of falls, including during occupational performance
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Meet your instructors

J.J. Mowder-Tinney

Dr. J.J. Mowder-Tinney holds a bachelor of science degree in psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder, a master of science in physical therapy from the University of Miami, and a doctorate in physical therapy from Nova Southeastern University. With nearly three decades of diverse clinical experience, her expertise…

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Valerie Carter

Valerie Carter, PT, DPT, NCS, GCS, is a graduate of Northern Arizona University and a board-certified neurological and geriatric specialist. She was awarded the Excellence in Neurologic Education Award by the APTA and is a full clinical professor in the Program of Physical Therapy at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff,…

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Chapters & learning objectives

Is It Time to Redefine Fall Prevention for Persons With Parkinson’s Disease?

1. Is It Time to Redefine Fall Prevention for Persons With Parkinson’s Disease?

Valerie shares with J.J. her personal story and why she has so much energy and hope surrounding stomping out stage 5 of Parkinson’s disease (PD). She dives into her research on tests and measures designed to better identify fall risk in the PD population.