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PD Warrior: Neuroplasticity in Parkinson's Disease Courses

Updated 10/30/2019

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.