APDA Stay Well Be Well
APDA Stay Well Be Well
American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is the largest grassroots network dedicated to fighting Parkinson’s disease (PD) and works tirelessly to help the approximately one million with PD in the United States live life to the fullest in the face of this chronic, neurological disorder. Founded in 1961, APDA has raised and invested more than $226 million to provide outstanding patient services and educational programs, elevate public awareness about the disease, and support research designed to unlock the mysteries of PD and ultimately put an end to this disease.
Let's Keep Moving with APDA: Movement and Occupational Therapy
Let's Keep Moving with APDA: Movement and Occupational Therapy - This latest edition of our special series hosted by physical therapists at APDA’s National Rehabilitation Resource Center focuses on the connection between physical therapy and occupational therapy and how they can work together to help people with PD. Teresa Baker, PT, DPT, will speak with Maura O’Keeffe, MA, OTR/L about the differences between physical and occupational therapy, the benefits of each for people with PD, and answer your questions.
Apr 22, 2021
33 min
Video
Let's Keep Moving with APDA: Movement and Speech
Let's Keep Moving with APDA: Movement and Speech - This program, featuring Lisa Sommers, discusses the connection between movement and speech with experts in the field! This short session will offer great information and expert discussion.
Mar 25, 2021
44 min
Video
Let's Keep Moving with APDA: Evidence-Based Treatment to Improve Balance
Let's Keep Moving with APDA: Evidence-Based Treatment to Improve Balance - Tamara DeAngelis, PT, DPT, with the APDA Rehab Resource Center at Boston University, leads a session as part of a three-part series that focuses on how PD can affect your balance and what you can do about it.
Sep 18, 2020
34 min
Video
Let's Keep Moving with APDA: Assessing Balance with a Physical Therapist
Let's Keep Moving with APDA: Assessing Balance with a Physical Therapist - Teresa Baker, PT, DPT, with the APDA Rehab Resource Center at Boston University, leads a session as part of a three-part series that focuses on how PD can affect your balance and what you can do about it.
Aug 20, 2020
34 min
Video