The event we co-sponsored on April 25th got a nice write-up on Kaiser’s website:
When Ramon Queseda, MD, told his patient Linda Teichman that exercise could help her Parkinson’s symptoms, she was skeptical. But she followed his advice anyway. Today, the Los Altos, Calif. woman is a model patient: She exercises five days a week, at least two more times than before her diagnosis a year ago. She says she’s stronger now.
Becky Farley, PhD, neurorehab specialist and physiologist discusses the benefits of exercise and Parkinson Disease. Dr. Farley is the founder of Arizona-based Parkinson Wellness Recovery (PWR!). She developed the LSVT BIG program, a physical therapy program designed for those with PD. Her talk will address the basic science as she advocates for exercise as a first line of defense in PD.
Stanford APDA, in cooperation with Kaiser Permanente (Dr. Ramon Quesdada and PT John Berdoulay) and other community organizations, is hosting Dr. Farley for four days of intensive instruction for PTs, OTs, and fitness instructors. Our goal is to have more physical therapists, occupational therapists, and fitness professionals trained on exercise for the PD community…. Full Story>