Rehabilitation of Freezing of Gait for People with Parkinson's Disease

LIVE WEBINAR DATE AND TIMETuesday, June 24, 2025 4–5:30 pm CT Note: If you are unable to attend the live event, you will be automatically enrolled in the on-demand version.  The on-demand version will be available six weeks after the live broadcast. INSTRUCTORCarla da Silva Batista, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Neurology,Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon DESCRIPTIONFreezing of gait (FOG) of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a complex phenomenon whose pathophysiology remains unknown. It is a common cause of falls, dependence and poor quality of life. This webinar will cover an overview of the FOG, assessment and rehabilitation treatment. We will explore how FOG can be triggered by turning, cognitive and emotional situations and environments. Pharmacological and surgical therapies can help to manage FOG but are limited over time. Rehabilitation strategies are therefore advocated as important adjunct therapies. LEARNER OUTCOMESUpon completion of this webinar, p