Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education and Clinical Centers
Movement Disorders Series
The Movement Disorder Series are knowledge-based webinars to provide VHA healthcare professionals with current practice standards and emerging trends in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. Continuing Education for Professionals is typically provided for the live webinars. The webinars are offered 2 times a year and are approximately 4 hours in length. If you would like to be added to the PADRECC distribution list to receive updates on PADRECC education programs please email, Gretchen.Glenn@va.gov.
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FY 2022-2023 Movement Disorder Series
| Title | Program Description | Webinar Link |
| Movement Disorders Series Part I |
This Continuing Education series is designed to provide VHA healthcare providers with current practice standards and emerging trends in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. This webinar will provide healthcare teams an introduction to diagnosing and treating movement disorders, such as Parkinson’s Disease, and discuss how we can utilize physical therapy and the Whole Health Approach to treating our patients. This training is appropriate for healthcare teams. |
Send email request to: Gretchen.Glenn@va.gov |
| Movement Disorders Series Part II | This course is intended for health professionals who are interested learning more Parkinson’s disease beyond pharmacological interventions. This series will cover common neuropsychiatric challenges and treatments; discuss candidacy for deep brain stimulation surgery and demystify the neurosurgical procedures that we can offer to our Parkinson’s population. The webinar will also highlight the importance of integrating rehabilitation therapies such as speech and physical therapy in patients with Parkinson’s disease. |
Recording Part I: Movement Disorder Series Part II-20221013_120005-Meeting Recording.mp4 Recording Part 2: Movement Disorder Series Part II-20221013_131903-Meeting Recording.mp4 |
| Movement Disorders Series Part III-Autonomic Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease |
This virtual program is designed for the providers who care for veterans with Parkinson’s Disease. This live knowledge-based webinar is intended for interprofessional healthcare teams who are interested in learning more about specific non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease. The webinar will help bridge the knowledge gap in treating gastrointestinal dysfunction, neurogenic orthostatic hypotension, genitourinary dysfunction, and the benefits of pelvic floor training in people with Parkinson’s Disease.
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Movement Disorder Series Part III-20230209_120515-Meeting Recording.mp4 |
FY 2021 Movement Disorder Series
| Date | Topic | Presenter |
| Nov 12, 2020 | An Approach to the Patient with Chorea | Ruth H. Walker, MD, ChB, PhD |
| Jan 14, 2021 | Microbiome and the Gut Brain Axis | Jasmohan Bajaj, MD. MS, FACG, AGAF |
| Feb 25, 2021 | Managing Telehealth for Movement Disorders-Tips and Tricks | John Duda, MD & Debra Dellinger, MS, APRN-BC |
| Mar 11, 2021 |
Rehabiliation Strategies for PD: What is Rehabilitation? |
Abu Qutubuddin, MD, MBBS |
| May 13, 2021 | Update on Deep Brain Stimulation in PD: Trends in Candidacy & New Technology | Nicholas Galifianakis, MD |
FY 2020 Movement Disorder Series
| Date | Topic | Presenter |
| Nov 14, 2019 | Rescue Agents in PD | Jessica Lehosit, DO |
| Jan 9, 2020 | Ophthalmic Manifestations in Movement Disorders | Ali G. Hamedani, MD |
| Mar 12, 2020 |
Exercise and Physical Activity in the Management of Parkinson's Disease |
James Morley, MD, PhD |
| May 14, 2020 | Web-Based Resources for Parkinson's Disease Patients, Caregivers & Providers | John Duda, MD |
| Sep 10, 2020 | Palliative Care Needs in PD | Nicholas Galifianakis, MD |
FY 2019 Movement Disorder Series
| Date | Topic | Presenter |
| Nov 8, 2018 | Lewy Body Dementia | Joseph Quinn, MD |
| Jan 10, 2019 | Stimulating Memory ni PD: New Directions in Neuromodulation | Kathryn Holloway, MD |
| Mar 14, 2019 | Pain and PD | David Drake, MD |
| May 9, 2019 | Sleep Issues & PD | Amie Hiller, MD |
| Sep 12, 2019 | Parkinson's 101 | Ethan Brown, MD |
FY 2018 Movement Disorder Series
| Date | Topic | Presenter |
| Nov 9, 2017 | Intitial Therapeutic Choices in Managment of PD | Jessica Lehosit, DO |
| Jan 11, 2018 | Role of Kinesiotherapy in the Treatment of PD & other Movement Disorders | Lori Shuart, KT |
| Mar 8, 2018 | Tardive Syndromes: Current Understanding & Managment | Nijee Luthra, MD |
| April 9, 2018 | Parkison's Awareness Month Special Seminar: PD 1817-2017, A 200 Year Retrospective | Mark Baron, MD |
| May 10, 2018 | Psychiatric Issues in PD | Joel Mack, MD |
| Sep 13, 2018 | Neurotoxin Use for Treating PD Symptoms | Adrienne Keener, MD |
FY 2017 Movement Disorder Series
| Date | Topic | Presenter |
| Nov 10, 2016 | Cholinergic Function & PD | Katherine Chung, MD |
| Jan 12, 2017 | Yoga & Mindfulness in PD | Indu Subramanian, MD & Amie Hiller, MD |
| Mar 9, 2017 | Exercise Is Medicine | James Morley, MD, PhD |
| May 11, 2017 | Creativity & PD | Michele York, PhD |
| Sep 14, 2017 | Cognition & Exercise | Megan Gomez, PhD |
FY 2016 Movement Disorder Series
| Date | Topic | Presenter |
| Nov 12, 2015 | Drugs in Movement Disorders | Jessica Lehosit, MD |
| Jan 14, 2016 | Nutrition & PD | John Duda, MD |
| Mar 12, 2016 | The Role of Duopa in the Management of PD | Ramon L Rodriguez Cruz, MD |
| May 12, 2016 | Complementary & Alternative Medicine in PD | Laurie K. Mischley, ND, MPH, PhD |
| Sep 8, 2016 | Palliative Care & PD | Maya Katz, MD |
FY 2015 Movement Disorder Series
| Date | Topic | Presenter |
| Nov 13, 2014 | Rehabilitative Tools & Practices for Common Movement Disorders | Laurice Yang, MD |
| Jan 8, 2015 | A Systematic Approach to the Patient with Chorea | Ruth Walker, MD |
| Mar 12, 2015 | Military Service & Neurodegenerative Disease: PD as an Example | Carlie Tanner, MD |
| May 14, 2015 | Tardive Dyskinesia | Joel Mack, MD |
| Sep 10, 2015 | Aspiration Pneumonia & PD | Joe Murray, SLP |
FY 2014 Movement Disorder Series
| Date | Topic | Presenter |
| Dec 12, 2013 | Parkinson's Disease, Swallowing and Best Practices | Paula Sullivan, MS, CCC-SLP, BRS-S |
| Jan 9, 2014 | Benign Essential Blepharospasm | Mark Stahl, MD |
| Mar 13, 2014 | Etiology & Treatment of Ataxia and Cerebellar Disease | Theresa Zesiewicz, MD, FAAN |
| May 8, 2014 | Drug-Induced Parkinsonism | James F. Morley, MD |
| Sep 11, 2014 | Sleep Disorders in Parkinson's Disease | Aliya Sarwar, MD |
FY 2013 Movement Disorder Series
| Date | Topic | Presenter |
| Nov 8, 2012 | Telehealth Delivered Voice Therapy: Comparing Outcomes for Traditional Delivery for Adults with PD |
Lyn Tindall Covert, PhD, CC-SLP |
| Jan 10, 2013 | The Role of Palliative Care in PD | Nicholas Galifianakis, MD, MPH |
| Mar 14, 2013 | Pharmacotherapy of Motor and Non-Motor Symptoms in PD | Kathryn Tortorice, PharmD, BCPS |
| May 9, 2013 | DATScans: When Should We Order Them and How Are They Interpreted? | John Duda, MD |
| July 11, 2013 | Social Media and PD | Jeff Kraakevik, MD |
| Sep 12, 2013 | Using a Practical Clinical Model to Communicate about Veterans PD | Karen Connor, PhD & Hilary Siebens, MD |
FY 2012 Movement Disorder Series
| Date | Topic | Presenter |
| Nov 10, 2011 | Care Management Program for PD | Karen Connor, PhD, RN |
| Jan 12, 2012 | Pain in PD | David Drake, MD |
| Mar 8, 2012 | Mood Disorders in PD: What's New? | Laura Marsh, MD |
| May 10, 2012 | National VHA Pharmacy Formulary Issues | Kathryn Tortorice, PharmD |
| Jul 12, 2012 | Rehabilitation's Role in PD | Abu Qutubuddin, MD, MBBS |
| Sep 20, 2012 | VA Telehealth and Movement Disorders | Steven S. Schreiber, MD |
FY 2011 Movement Disorder Series
| Date | Topic | Presenter |
| Nov 4, 2010 | Deep Brain Stimulation for PD-VA Research Update | Fran Weaver, PhD |
| Jan 13, 2011 | Agent Orange, Pesticides and PD | Jeff Bronstein, MD |
| Mar 10, 2011 | Impulse Control Disorders | Daniel Wentraub, MD |
| May 12, 2011 | PD Care Case Management | Karen Connor, PhD, RN, MBA |
| July 14, 2011 | Advances in Gene Therapies | William Marks, MD |
| Sep 8, 2011 | Neuroprotection & PD | Alec Glass, MD |
FY 2010 Movement Disorder Series
| Date | Topic | Presenter |
| Nov 12, 2009 | Nutritional Supplements & Issues in PD | Marian Evatt, MD |
| Jan 14, 2010 | Lewy Body Disease | John Duda, MD |
| Mar 11, 2010 | Essential Tremor | Theresa Zesiewicz, MD |
| May 13, 2010 | Palliative Care & PD | Elizabeth Goy, PhD; Lissa Brod, MD & Teresa Mangin, MD |
| July 8, 2010 | Medications in the Treatmen of PD | Emad Farag, MD |
| Sep 2, 2009 | Movement Disorders in the Elderly | Gene Lai, MD |
FY 2009 Movement Disorder Series
| Date | Topic | Presenter |
| Nov 13, 2008 | Neuropsychiatric Complications in PD | Daniel Weintraub, MD |
| Jan 8, 2009 | Impact of Falls and their Treatment | Jeff Kraakevik, MD |
| Mar 12, 2009 | Best Medical Therapy versus DBS for PD | Frances Weaver, PhD |
| May 14, 2009 | Atypical Parkinsonian Disorders | Eugene Lai, MD |
| Sep 10, 2009 | Caregiving and Psychosocial Issues in PD | Elaine Lanier, RN |
