Join us on Saturday 1 June to improve your clinical evaluation of Parkinson’s disease with expert physiotherapist Bhanu Ramaswamy and claim your free resources on Parkinson’s disease to prepare.

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder mostly presenting in later life. You are probably familiar with the characteristic signs of generalised slowing of movements, resting tremor and rigidity. But did you realise there are many other symptoms associated with the condition such as fatigue, soft voice, loss of smell and constipation? Parkinson’s disease can be challenging to manage, and with many guidelines and even more articles about the assessment and treatment of a person with Parkinson’s, the amount of information can be overwhelming to decipher when you have your patient in front of you.

That’s why we are so excited to share 3 learning opportunities from specialist physiotherapist Bhanu Ramaswamy that will improve your management of people with Parkinson’s disease.

Dr Bhanu Ramaswamy OBE is an Independent Consultant Physiotherapist and Honorary Visiting Fellow at Sheffield Hallam University, UK, with clinical expertise with older people and those with neurological conditions.

1. Live case study webinar

Decision Making Skills Through a Live Evaluation and Treatment of a Person with Parkinson’s on Saturday 1 June at 12 pm UK time

This is an unparralleled opportunity to take part in assessing a patient alongside an expert clinician. Expect to perform a live timed up and go, learn how to conduct basic assessment of transfers and walking, explore clinical decision making in real time and see techniques in action. Limited places available. Plus members register here for free.

Not a Full Plus Member? Join here from just £25 to attend this webinar and access all other webinars and recordings, as well as hundreds of other courses and resources.

2. Free infographic on Parkinson’s disease

Get ahead on your understanding with this free informative visual learning aid covering the symptoms and management of people with Parkinson’s disease. Shared with permission from original artist Jonny Acheson Art.

3. Reading recommendations from Bhanu 

All open access and free to read, some key resources on Parkinson’s disease and great preparation for the webinar:

Physiopedia page on Parkinson’s Disease
Physiopedia page on the Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)
Physical Therapist Management of Parkinson Disease: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American Physical Therapy Association
European Physiotherapy Guideline for Parkinson’s Disease