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Parkinsons 2016
December 05-07, 2016
Volume 6 Issue 6(Suppl) J Alzheimers Dis Parkinsonism
ISSN: 2161-0460 JADP, an open access journal
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December 05-07, 2016 Phoenix, USA
2nd International Conference on
Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders
Ben Weinstock, J Alzheimers Dis Parkinsonism 2016, 6:6(Suppl)
Exercise prescriptions for Parkinson diseases
Ben Weinstock
Weinstock Physical Therapy, USA
Although detailed, individualized exercise prescriptions have been developed for a wide range of conditions, none have been
developed for PD. Unfortunately, numerous cognitive errors have been woven into experimental designs of exercise and
PD, including: Overlooking the heterogeneity of PD, leading to the assumption that PD is one disease; a lack of evaluating for
PD mimics; the myth that PD is only a movement disorder, with the resulting failure to check for exercise-limiting non-motor
dysfunctions (such as cardiac denervation); the belief that what is sound for healthy individuals will also work in a diseased state;
the lack of awareness of the dangers of exercise in PD; and a failure to address other factors that influence exercise responses
(such as circadian rhythms, medications, diet, sleep, etc.). EPIC-PD (Exercise Prescription, Individualized Care for Parkinson
Diseases) overcomes these shortcomings by recognizing and applying cutting-edge research.This translational approach utilizes
the evaluation of sensorimotor and autonomic responses to movement as well as through detailed questionnaires of medical
and lifestyle factors. Exercise is recognized as the integration of motor and non-motor systems. The consistent application of
critical clinical thinking is emphasized to determine when referrals need to be made to other members of the healthcare team,
and when exercise should be halted to avoid exercise-induced dysfunctions. In summary, personalized exercise prescriptions
and lifestyle management have the potential to maximize quality of life in persons afflicted with PD.
Biography
Ben Weinstock specializes in the rehabilitation of people with neurodegenerative diseases. He is the author of the only book about the prevention of Parkinson
Diseases, “Preventing Parkinson’s: How to Cut Your Risk by Strengthening Your Multiple Shields” (2015). Another innovative approach that he has developed is
EPIC-PD (Exercise Prescription, Individualized Care for Parkinson Diseases) which gives physical therapists a unique methodology for developing personalized
lifestyle plans for each patient with PD. He also teaches continuing education seminars to undergraduate and post-doctoral physical therapists. He has completed
his DPT from University of Montana City and continued his education at University of New York.