2019 dates for the practical workshops are as follows:
UK
London, England – Saturday 9th February (9am – 4:30pm)
Therapy Outpatient Department, 1st Floor, Albany Wing, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, WC1N3BG
Macclesfield, England — Saturday 9th March, 9am–4.30pm
Physiotherapy Gym, Macclesfield District, General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BL
Bristol, England - Saturday 4th May, 9am–4.30pm
West of England MS Therapy Centre, Bradbury House, Wheatfield Dr, Bradley Stoke, Bristol BS32 9DB, UK
London, England — Saturday 13th July, 9am–4.30pm
Therapy Outpatient Department, 1st Floor, Albany Wing, The National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, Queen Square LONDON WC1N3BG
London, England — Saturday 7th September, 9am–4.30pm
Therapy Outpatient Department, 1st Floor, Albany Wing, The National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, Queen Square LONDON WC1N3BG
Glasgow, Scotland — Saturday 14th September, 9am–4.30pm
Physiotherapy Department, Gartnavel General Hospital, 1053 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 OYN
Newport, Wales— Saturday 28th September, 9am–4.30pm
Morello Clinic, Nelson House, Langstone Business Park, Newport NP182LH
Coventry, England – Saturday 5th October, 9am–4.30pm
Rehabilitation Unit, Therapy Department, Wisdem Centre, UHCW NHS Trust, Coventry, CV2 2DX.
York, England – October 2019 (date & venue TBC, will occur on a Saturday)
London, England — Saturday 16th November, 9am–4.30pm
Therapy Outpatient Department, 1st Floor, Albany Wing, The National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, Queen Square LONDON WC1N3BG
AUSTRALIA
Sydney, Australia – Sunday 17th February, 9am–4.30pm
PD WARRIOR Headquarters - Advance Rehab Centre, 3/41 Herbert St, St Leonards, Sydney 2065
Sydney, Australia - Sunday 5th May, 9am–4.30pm
PD WARRIOR Headquarters - Advance Rehab Centre, 3/41 Herbert St, St Leonards, Sydney 2065
Melbourne, Australia - Saturday 18th May, 9am – 4:30pm
Doncaster Hospital Rehabilitation Services Cassia House Building at Mannacare 371 Manningham Road Doncaster, Victoria 3108
Perth, Australia - May 2019
Hollywood Private Hospital, Monash Ave, Nedlands WA 6009
Brisbane Australia - Sunday 7th July (9am – 4:30pm)
St Andrews War Memorial Hospital, Inpatient Rehabilitation Gym, Level 3, 457 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill
Adelaide, Australia - 1st Half 2019 (date & venue TBC, will occur on a Saturday)
Melbourne, Australia - Saturday 26th October, 9am – 4:30pm
Doncaster Hospital Rehabilitation Services Cassia House Building at Mannacare 371 Manningham Road Doncaster, Victoria 3108
NEW ZEALAND
Auckland, New Zealand - Sunday 10th March, 9am – 4:30pm
Auckland University of Technology Sports & Fitness Centre, AUT North Campus, AH Building, 90 Akoranga Drive, Northcote, Auckland 0627
Wellington, New Zealand –August 2019 (date & venue TBC, will occur on a Saturday)
IRELAND
Dublin, Ireland - Saturday 22th June, 9am–4.30pm
Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Eccles St, Inns Quay, Dublin, D07 R2WY, Ireland
Belfast, Northern Ireland – October 2019 (date & venue TBC, will occur on a Saturday)
MAKE AN IMPACT WITH PD WARRIOR
ONLINE & PRACTICAL COURSE BUNDLE
This intensive exercise-based program designed to drive neuroplastic change in people with Parkinson’s which operates in nearly 63 locations in 8 countries. This is an opportunity for you to be a part of something profound. PD Warrior courses have already been undertaken by over 2,000 Health Professionals from 15 countries & the program has treated thousands of patients.
This course is ESSENTIAL if you work with people living with Parkinson's & was developed by Founder, Melissa McConaghy, FACP. Mel has been working with PD patients for 18 years and is 1 of only 7 Specialist Neurological Physiotherapists in Australia. You can read more about Mel further below.
The course has been designed for Health Professionals with experience in treating people with Parkinson’s Disease & will give you the theoretical and practical skills to apply the core concepts of this intensive & neuro-active exercise approach IMMEDIATELY in clinical practice.
Learn how to improve function, quality of life and long-term exercise behaviour by building on your knowledge of assessment, exercise prescription and motivational coaching.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN FROM THIS COURSE:
- The latest evidence underpinning intensive and neuro-active exercise prescription
- The pathophysiology of Parkinson’s disease
- How to tailor exercise effectively for the three different types of Parkinson’s disease
- The seven core principals of neuroplasticity and how to implement them effectively
- How to deliver the 10 Core Exercises and how to create your own exercise portfolio
- How to create an enriched and motivating exercise environment
- Learn how to empower your patients and create long-term exercise behaviours
- How to assess and treat someone throughout the various stages of Parkinson’s disease
Level 2 is a PRACTICAL WORKSHOP and can only be completed after successful completion of Level 1 Introductory Theory.
The Level 2 course is a progression and implementation of the introductory theory learned in Level 1. It is expected that you complete the Level 1 module BEFORE attending the Level 2 Practical Workshop. Level 2 can be purchased as a bundle with Level 1 or separately at your discretion.
The practical workshop is delivered face to face and runs from 9am to 4.30pm. You are expected to participate in the exercise component and come dressed and prepared to exercise HARD! If you have any injuries or restrictions on exercise please advise your trainer.
To give you the best experience of delivering the concepts of PD Warrior, you will be working with patients who have Parkinson’s. You require professional indemnity insurance to participate in this session. Sensitivity and confidentiality are expected.
LEVEL 1
MAKE AN IMPACT WITH PD WARRIOR
ONLINE THEORY COURSE
This intensive exercise-based program designed to drive neuroplastic change in people with Parkinson’s which operates in nearly 63 locations in 8 countries. This is the opportunity for you to be a part of something profound. PD Warrior courses have already been undertaken by over 2,000 Health Professionals from 15 countries & the program has treated thousands of patients.
This course is ESSENTIAL if you work with people living with Parkinson's & was developed by Founder, Melissa McConaghy, FACP. Mel has been working with PD patients for 17 years and is 1 of only 7 Specialist Neurological Physiotherapists in Australia. You can read more about Mel further below.
This course has been designed for health professionals with an interest in treating people with Parkinson’s. Learn how to improve function, quality of life and long-term exercise behaviour in people with Parkinson’s disease.
This course will give you the foundations to apply the core concepts of this intensive and neuro-active exercise approach immediately in your sessions.
Get up-to-date on the latest evidence showing the importance of exercise and why effective prescription is so important.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN FROM THIS COURSE:
- The latest evidence underpinning intensive and neuro-active exercise prescription
- The pathophysiology of Parkinson’s
- How to tailor exercise effectively for the three different types of Parkinson’s
- The seven core principals of neuroplasticity and how to implement them effectively
- How to create an enriched and motivating exercise environment
- Learn how to empower your patients and create long-term exercise behaviours
This course is conducted ONLINE only and comprises FIVE modules. Each module includes webinar content, literature, and a quiz. You should expect this course to take around 15 hours to complete. This course is a pre-requisite to completing the Level 2 Practical Workshop Course.