On Monday, March 3rd, at 2:30pm PT, PD-Connect’s virtual monthly speaker will be Stanford movement disorders specialist Margaret Ferris, MD. Dr. Ferris will discuss interventional therapies for Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and other movement disorders.
Interventional therapies include medication, exercise, diet, and complementary therapies like physical, occupational, and speech therapies, as well as more unconventional complementary therapies like mind and body practices (yoga, meditation, stress management), manipulative therapies (massage, chiropractic, acupuncture), alternative medical systems (cannabis, homeopathy, Ayurveda, Chinese medicine), and energy therapies (Reiki, Qi Gong).
Some Parkinson’s interventions have been around for decades and so there is enough evidence to see what the potential long term effects are and for which symptoms they are best suited.
Some interventions are novel and new and so there’s not as much data to know what the long term effects might be or how long a practitioner has been performing them. Nonetheless, it is helpful to always stay educated on all options.
Registration is required. Use this link to register for Dr. Ferris’ presentation on March 3rd.
For more information on treating Parkinson’s Disease, including complementary therapies, check out the Stanford Parkinson’s Treating PD webpages.
About the Speaker
Dr. Ferris is a fellowship-trained neurologist and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology, Division of Movement Disorders. She diagnoses and treats a breath of movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. She recognizes the broad effects of these conditions on daily living and aims to develop personalized, comprehensive treatment plans that optimize health and quality of life.
Dr. Ferris research interests focus on access to interventional therapies for movement disorders. She has participated in investigations sponsored by the National Institutes of to evaluate advanced treatments for complications of Parkinson’s disease.