This comprehensive session explores evidence-based strength and conditioning approaches for individuals with movement disorders, with a primary focus on Parkinson's disease. Participants will learn about the unique constraints these conditions present and how to apply the latest research-backed exercise principles, including insights from the ICFSR2025 Global Consensus recommendations for enhancing healthy longevity in older adults.
The session will cover practical programming adjustments, coaching techniques, and implementation strategies, featuring the Keiser Adaptive STEP program for Parkinson’s as model example. Attendees will gain actionable knowledge to develop effective, personalized exercise interventions that improve function, independence, and quality of life for clients with movement disorders.
Key takeaways:
- Identify the specific movement constraints associated with Parkinson's disease, and other movement disorders, and explain how these impact exercise programming and coaching approaches.
- Apply the key components of the ICFSR2025 Global Consensus recommendations for older adults to develop appropriate strength and conditioning protocols for individuals with movement disorders.
- Implement evidence-based programming adjustments and coaching techniques that address the unique needs of clients with movement disorders, using the Keiser Adaptive STEP program for Parkinson’s as a practical model.
9:00am Central
(7:00am Pacific / 10:00am Eastern)
On Jun 14th, 2025
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Stephanie Evans, PT, DPT
Stephanie Evans earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Iowa in 2006. Throughout her career, she has specialized in the evaluation and treatment of neurological conditions in large hospital-based therapy clinics.