Guidelines for Physiotherapy Practice in Caring for People with Parkinson’s Disease
West Australian physiotherapists, Liz Bell, Vivian Lee and Babette Lynch have written a comprehensive manual that provides guidelines for physiotherapists working with people with Parkinson’s.
Commissioned by Parkinson’s WA the manual is divided into two parts providing detailed information about Parkinson’s and addressing practical physiotherapy considerations in the context of that information.
Bell I, Lee V, Lynch B (2007), Guidelines for Physiotherapy Practice in Caring for People with Parkinson’s Disease. Available from Parkinson’s WA - $110 + postage www.parkinsonswa.org.au
Health Professionals Education
Have You Considered a Parkinson’s Professional Development Session at your site?
Parkinson’s
Victoria can offer an education session that covers the
following:
- Information on Parkinson’s Victoria and services commonly accessed by people with Parkinson’s.
- A general introduction to Parkinson’s including major and minor symptoms, cause, incidence, treatment and research.
- Practical strategies used by Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists such as getting out of bed, improving mobility, help with “freezing”, speech and swallowing.
A session covering the above would usually run for approximately 1.5 to 2 hours but can be condensed if required.
Sessions are presented in plain English with limited use of medical terminology.
Each person who attends the session will receive comprehensive handouts.
The cost is $350 (Inc GST). This is a flat fee for up to 25 participants. Any additional people will be charged $10 per head. There is no fee for any person with Parkinson’s or their respective family members; however the session is less appropriate for newly diagnosed people.
Bookings need to be made at least 6 weeks in advance. A cancellation fee will apply if less than seven days notice is given.
TO BOOK NOW CALL (03) 9551 1122 or email info@parkinsons-vic.org.au
