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Exercise and Physical Activity for Patients with Parkinson's Disease

On Demand

60 Minutes

Foundational / Beginner

1132<span style="line-height:107%;">The module summarizes the definition of exercise and physical activities as well as their general health-related benefits in healthy adults. Following upon that, the evidence for the effect of specific types of exercise and physical activities as a symptomatic treatment in Parkinson&rsquo;s disease is presented. Finally, the potential disease-modifying role of exercise and physical activities is discussed.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Exercise, Parkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease (PD), Physical Therapy/Physiotherapy, Therapies-OtherMiriam R. Rafferty, DPT, Phd, Mitra Rouhani, PhD, MSPT, BSPT601.00https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1132/Exercise-and-Physical-Activity-for-Patients-with-Parkinson's-Diseasehttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/05INTERACT-46-001-Exercise-for-PD-202x108347160.jpghttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/BannerImages/05INTERACT-46-001-Exercise-for-PD-734x404863637.jpg2026-07-22T00:00:002029-07-22T00:00:00<p><strong>CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT</strong></p><p>The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society designates this activity for a maximum of 1 <em>AMA PRA Category 1 Credits&trade;</em>. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>FACULTY DISCLOSURE</strong></p><p>All individuals in control of content for this activity are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies (as defined by the ACCME) over the last 24 months. Disclosure information is available <a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Final%20Disclosure%20Block_Exercise%20&%20Physical%20Activity%20for%20Patients%20with%20MD_21072026014322.pdf">HERE</a>. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated in advance of this program.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>SATISFACTORY COMPLETION</strong></p><p>Participants must complete an evaluation for each session they attend to receive continuing medical education credit. Your chosen session(s) must be attended in their entirety. Partial credit for individual sessions is not available.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>METHOD OF PARTICIPATION&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Your chosen sessions must be attended in their entirety. Partial credit of individual sessions is not available. If you are seeking continuing education credit for a specialty not listed in the Accreditation Statement, it is your responsibility to contact your licensing/certification board to determine course eligibility for your board requirement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>CONTENT VALIDITY STATEMENT</strong></p><p>All recommendations involving clinical medicine in MDS activities are based on evidence that is accepted within the profession of medicine as adequate justification for their indications and contraindications in the case of patients. All scientific research referred to, reported or used in CME in support or justification of a patient care recommendations conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection and analysis. Activities that promote recommendations, treatment or manners of practicing medicine not within the definition of CME or are knowing to have risks or dangers that outweigh the benefits or are knowing to be ineffective in the treatment of patients do not constitute valid CME.</p>MDS Education<p><span style="background-color: null;"><strong>FACULTY</strong></span></p><p><span style="background-color: null;">Miriam Rafferty, DPT, PhD - Northwestern University - Evanston, Illinois, USA</span></p><p><span style="background-color: null;">Mitra Rouhani, PhD, MSPT, BSPT - Northwestern University - Evanston, Illinois, USA</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:&nbsp;</p><p>1. Understand the rationale behind using exercise and physical activities as a treatment option in Parkinson&#39;s disease</p><p>2. Learn about specific types of exercise and physical activities that can be used in Parkinson&#39;s disease</p><p>3. Gain insight into the current state of the debate about the potential disease modifying effect of exercise and physical activity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>This activity is intended for students, residents, primary care providers, internists, allied health, non-neurology specialists, and industry who have limited to no movement disorder experience.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS</strong></p><p>1. Active Internet connection (DSL or Cable). Dial-up connection will have constant buffering problem.</p><p>2. Compatible with Windows PC and MAC (256 MB of RAM or higher).</p><p>3. Activity is best viewed on Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Safari 5.0 or higher and Firefox 29.0 or higher.</p><p>4. Adobe Flash Player 12.0 (or higher).</p><p>5. Adobe Reader to print certificate.</p>0/Courses/Exercise-and-Physical-Activity-for-Patients-with-Parkinsons-Disease.htmExercise and Physical Activity for Patients with Parkinson's Disease2026-07-22T00:01:00.33300Foundational / BeginnerOn-DemandExerciseParkinson's Disease (PD)Physical Therapy/Physiotherapy

Function of Gait in Movement Disorders

In-Person

Seoul

Oct 03, 2026

Foundational / Beginner

1126<p><strong></strong><strong></strong></p><p>The <em>MDS-AOS Function of Gait in Movement Disorders</em> course will describe the clinical nature of gait and balance impairments and their underlying neuropathology. Recommendations for standardized measurement of gait performance in the laboratory, clinic and real-world will be highlighted. The session will culminate in an interview with a patient currently living with PD followed by a video session emphasizing critical elements that have been presented throughout the course.<strong><span style="line-height:107%;color:#1f1f1f;"></span></strong><span style="line-height:107%;color:#1f1f1f;"></span></p>Ataxias, Biomarkers & Diagnostic Tools, Exercise, Freezing of Gait (FOG), Functional Movement Disorders, Gait & Balance Disorders, Neuropathology, Nutritional Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Other Movement Disorders, Parkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease (PD), Physical Therapy/Physiotherapy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Therapies-Other3900.00https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1126/MDS-AOS-Function-of-Gait-in-Movement-Disordershttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/26AOSGait_202x108-(1)8201.jpghttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/BannerImages/26AOSGait_783x404-(1)595497.jpg2026-10-03T00:00:002026-10-03T00:00:00Seoul<p>This program is made possible with support from the The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson&rsquo;s Research.</p><p><img src="https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/SupportImages/21SNR-mjff-logo530882.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></p>MDS Education<p><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26AOSGAIT%20Course%20Schedule%20-%20NO%20FACULTY_16072026093226.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="87" height="87" src="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/1784211079286_16072026091119.png" alt="A simple red calendar icon with a grid layout, featuring two hooks at the top." data-uw-rm-alt="BE" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26AOSGAIT%20Course%20Schedule%20-%20NO%20FACULTY_16072026093226.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Schedule</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://form.jotform.com/241136434097152" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="112" height="112" src="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/1784211079366_16072026091119.png" alt="A red dollar bill with wings, symbolizing money in flight or financial freedom." data-uw-rm-alt="BE" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a><a href="https://form.jotform.com/241136434097152" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Travel Bursary</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Faculty%20Listing%20TBD_16072026093130.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="98" height="98" src="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/1784211079029_16072026091119.png" alt="A simple red icon depicting a person standing behind a podium." data-uw-rm-alt="BE" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Faculty%20Listing%20TBD_16072026093130.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Faculty</strong>&nbsp;</a> <!--[if !vml]--></p><p><br></p><p><em>Schedule as of July 15, 2026&nbsp;</em></p><p><em>Bursary Application Deadline: August 31, 2026</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>REGISTRATION FEES</strong><br><strong>Members:</strong>&nbsp;$150 USD<br><strong>Members: Junior / HP / Basic Science / No Fee:</strong>&nbsp;$125 USD<br><strong>Non-Members*:</strong>&nbsp;$200 USD</p><p>*<em>Non-members wishing to apply for MDS Membership to receive the MDS Member rate for this course will need to apply for membership no later than 2 weeks in advance of the close of registration.</em></p><p><a href="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/mds-lms/FroalaFiles/VISA%20STATEMENT%20CANCELLATION%20LANGUAGE_24012024041714.pdf">Click here to view the MDS Regional Course Cancellation Policy &amp; Visa Assistance Information</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>COURSE VENUE</strong></p><p>Seoul National University Hospital</p><p>101 Daehak-ro</p><p>Jongno District</p><p>Seoul, Korea&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:</p><p>1. Describe the pathophysiology underlying gait dysfunction and the associated clinical manifestations during the early and later stages of Parkinson disease</p><p>2. Describe a framework for standardized gait assessment to capture dysfunction in the laboratory, clinic and real-world, leveraging advances in technology, and its applicability to early and later stages of the disease</p><p>3. Summarize exercise, training based and lifestyle interventions that target gait dysfunction during the early stages of Parkinson disease and describe a treatment plan that optimizes integration into everyday life.&nbsp;</p><p>4. Summarize innovative compensatory approaches to help people with PD cope with their gait problems based on an enriched understanding of the neurophysiology of late-stage gait deficits.</p><p>5. Gain confidence in the management of higher order, ataxia and functional gait disorders</p><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>This activity is intended for clinicians, fellows, medical residents, medical students, translational researchers, and allied health professionals.</p>Seoul0/Courses/Function-of-Gait-in-Movement-Disorders.htmFunction of Gait in Movement Disorders2026-07-20T13:32:01.87300Foundational / BeginnerIn-PersonAtaxiasExerciseFreezing of Gait (FOG)Functional Movement DisordersGait &amp; Balance DisordersNeuropathologyNutritional TherapyOccupational TherapyParkinson's Disease (PD)Physical Therapy/PhysiotherapyProgressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)

Palliative Care in Movement Disorders

On Demand

60 Minutes

Foundational / Beginner

1119<span style="line-height:107%;">This module provides an in-depth knowledge about approaches to achieve holistic palliative care in Movement Disorders. The module gives an overview of pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches used in palliative medicine for patients with Movement Disorders and outlines different strategies to support patients and care partners.</span>Care Models, Palliative care and HospiceVeronica Bruno, MD, MPH601.00https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1119/Palliative-Care-in-Movement-Disordershttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/05INTERACT-48-001-Palliative-care-202x108908985.jpghttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/BannerImages/05INTERACT-48-001-Palliative-care-734x404391847.jpg2026-06-17T00:00:002029-06-17T00:00:00<p><strong>ACCREDITATION STATEMENT</strong></p><p>This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT</strong></p><p>The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society designates this activity for a maximum of 1 <em>AMA PRA Category 1 Credits&trade;</em>. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>FACULTY DISCLOSURE</strong></p><p>All individuals in control of content for this activity are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies (as defined by the ACCME) over the last 24 months. Disclosure information is available <a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Final%20Disclosure%20Block_Palliative%20Care%20in%20Movement%20Disorders_17062026092124.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated in advance of this program.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>SATISFACTORY COMPLETION</strong></p><p>Participants must complete an evaluation for each session they attend to receive continuing medical education credit. Your chosen session(s) must be attended in their entirety. Partial credit for individual sessions is not available.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>METHOD OF PARTICIPATION&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Your chosen sessions must be attended in their entirety. Partial credit of individual sessions is not available. If you are seeking continuing education credit for a specialty not listed in the Accreditation Statement, it is your responsibility to contact your licensing/certification board to determine course eligibility for your board requirement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>CONTENT VALIDITY STATEMENT</strong></p><p>All recommendations involving clinical medicine in MDS activities are based on evidence that is accepted within the profession of medicine as adequate justification for their indications and contraindications in the case of patients. All scientific research referred to, reported or used in CME in support or justification of a patient care recommendations conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection and analysis. Activities that promote recommendations, treatment or manners of practicing medicine not within the definition of CME or are knowing to have risks or dangers that outweigh the benefits or are knowing to be ineffective in the treatment of patients do not constitute valid CME.</p>MDS Education<p><span style="background-color: null;"><strong>FACULTY</strong></span></p><p>Veronica Bruno, MD, MPH - University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada</p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:&nbsp;</p><p>1. Identify the importance of palliative care in movement disorders.</p><p>2. Structure a comprehensive pallaitive care consultation.</p><p>3. Identify and manage common challenges in advanced movement disorders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>This activity is intended for students, residents, primary care providers, internists, allied health, non-neurology specialists, and industry who have limited to no movement disorder experience.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS</strong></p><p>1. Active Internet connection (DSL or Cable). Dial-up connection will have constant buffering problem.</p><p>2. Compatible with Windows PC and MAC (256 MB of RAM or higher).</p><p>3. Activity is best viewed on Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Safari 5.0 or higher and Firefox 29.0 or higher.</p><p>4. Adobe Flash Player 12.0 (or higher).</p><p>5. Adobe Reader to print certificate.</p>0/Courses/Palliative-Care-in-Movement-Disorders.htmPalliative Care in Movement Disorders2026-06-17T12:01:11.99000Foundational / BeginnerOn-DemandPalliative care and Hospice

Real World Cases in Movement Disorders: An Interactive Online Series

Live Online

Sep 24, 2026 - Nov 24, 2026

1122The MDS-PAS Real World Cases in Movement Disorders: An Interactive Online Series is a 3-part series occurring from September 2026 - November 2026 organized in collaboration with affiliate and national societies within the MDS-PAS. Each session will cover a foundational topic in the field of Movement Disorders using interactive case presentations and discussion. After the case is presented there will be a series of polling questions about the case, followed by a panel discussion of MDS-PAS identified experts.<br /><br /><p><strong><span style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;">SESSION 1 REGISTRATION DEADLINE</span></strong><span style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;">: September 23, 2026</span></p>Ataxias, Care Models, Chorea/Huntingtons Disease (HD), Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS)/Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD), Drug-induced Movement Disorders/Tardive dyskinesia, Dystonia, Freezing of Gait (FOG), Functional Movement Disorders, Gait & Balance Disorders, Genetic & Hereditary Disorders, Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders, Lewy-body dementia (LBD), Movement Disorders Emergencies, Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA), Myoclonus, Other Movement Disorders, Parkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease (PD), Pediatrics, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Rare/Uncommon Movement Disorders, Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)/Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD), Stiff Person syndrome (SPS), Tics/Tourettes syndrome (TS), Tremor/Essential Tremor (ET)3600.00https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1122/MDS-PAS-Real-World-Cases-in-Movement-Disorders:-An-Interactive-Online-Serieshttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/24PASSERIE_202x108621269.pnghttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/BannerImages/26PASSERIE_734x404-(002)531386.jpg2026-09-24T00:00:002026-11-24T00:00:00<p><br></p><p><br></p>MDS Education<p><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26PASSERIES%20Course%20Schedule_11062026041706.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/mds-lms/FroalaFiles/Course schedule_23012024043738.png" style="width: 125px; height: 125px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></a><strong>Course Schedule</strong><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>SESSION DATES</strong></p><p><strong>Session 1: Movement Disorders Emergencies: September 24, 2026, 19:00-21:15 EST</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Session 2: Treatable Metabolic Movement Disorders: October 22, 2026, 19:00-<strong>21:15 EST</strong></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Session 3: Paraneoplastic and Cancer Treatment Related Movement Disorders: November 24, 2026, 19:00-<strong>21:15 EST</strong></strong></p><p><br><em>To convert to your local time, please click here:&nbsp;</em><a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html</em></a><br><br><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">REGISTRATION FEES</span></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br><strong>Members:</strong>&nbsp; $0 USD</span><br><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Non-Members*:</strong>&nbsp;$25 USD</span><br><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">*<em>Non-members wishing to apply for MDS Membership to receive the MDS Member rate for this course will need to apply for membership no later than 2 weeks in advance of the close of registration.</em><br></span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:&nbsp;</p><ol><li>Identify and describe key phenomenology in movement disorders, differentiate between typical and atypical presentations of hypokinetic, hyperkinetic, functional, and autoimmune movement disorders</li><li>Identify the most common movement disorders emergencies and summarize the treatment algorisms in each situation</li><li>Apply diagnostic tools and clinical investigations to complex movement disorder cases</li><li>Engage in interactive case-based discussions to refine diagnostic and therapeutic reasoning</li></ol><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>This activity is intended for movement disorders specialists, general neurologists, fellows, residents, occupational therapists, and physician assistants.</p>0/Courses/Real-World-Cases-in-Movement-Disorders-An-Interactive-Online-Series.htmReal World Cases in Movement Disorders: An Interactive Online Series2026-06-12T12:01:09.49000Live OnlineAtaxiasChorea/Huntingtons Disease (HD)Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS)/Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD)Drug-induced Movement Disorders/Tardive dyskinesiaDystoniaFreezing of Gait (FOG)Functional Movement DisordersGait &amp; Balance DisordersGenetic &amp; Hereditary DisordersLewy-body dementia (LBD)Movement Disorders EmergenciesMultiple Systems Atrophy (MSA)MyoclonusParkinson's Disease (PD)PediatricsProgressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)Rare/Uncommon Movement DisordersRestless Legs Syndrome (RLS)/Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD)Stiff Person syndrome (SPS)Tics/Tourettes syndrome (TS)Tremor/Essential Tremor (ET)