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PD Warrior: Neuroplasticity in Parkinson's Disease Courses

Updated 10/30/2019

 

PD Warrior

PD WARRIOR's "Neuroplasticity in Parkinson's" Courses from Australia's Physiotherapist of the Year

PD WARRIOR is an intensive exercise-based program designed to drive neuroplastic change in people with Parkinson’s & which has now trained over 3,000 therapists Internationally. It is founded by Melissa McConaghy, FACP, Australia's 2019 Physiotherapist of the Year (Allied Health Awards) who is 1 of only 7 Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist in Australia & who has been working with Parkinson's patients for 18 years.

The program starts with Level 1 Introductory ONLINE Theory (15 hours) which progresses into a one day Level 2 Practical Workshop. To provide the best experience of delivering the concepts, during Level 2 therapists work with volunteer Parkinson's patients.

The courses are suitable for physiotherapists, exercise physiologists & occupational therapists with an exercise background. Graduates are welcome.

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  2020 PRACTICAL SCHEDULE

UNITED KINGDOM

*London - 8th February / 4th July / 5th September / 14th November at The National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, Queen Square

*Coventry - 10th October at UHCW NHS Trust

*Additional courses in Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland & further locations across UK are currently being confirmed

IRELAND

*Dublin - 9th May at Mater Misericordiae University Hospital 

AUSTRALIA

*Sydney - 15th March / 17th May / 9th August / 15th November at ARC Rehab Centre

*Melbourne - April, Date TBC
*Perth - 26th September at Physiotherapy Gym, Midland

*Brisbane & other Australian locations currently being confirmed

NEW ZEALAND

*Christchurch - April 2020, Date TBC at YMCA Health & Fitness Centre

*Further dates TBC


To register visit this website.

For interest in Level 1 Online only or hosting your own Level 2 Course, please email admin@pdwarrior.com.

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