Rehabilitation Implications of Atypical Parkinsonisms

Rehabilitation Implications of Atypical ParkinsonismsDESCRIPTION The neurodegenerative conditions known as atypical parkinsonisms are often misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease (PD), particularly at early disease stages. This can lead to delays in diagnosis, impact clinical management and can make it difficult to estimate prognosis. The atypical parkinsonisms include progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), corticobasal syndrome (CBS) and multiple system atrophy (MSA). Interdisciplinary rehabilitation is

DESCRIPTION
The neurodegenerative conditions known as atypical parkinsonisms are often misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease (PD), particularly at early disease stages. This can lead to delays in diagnosis, impact clinical management and can make it difficult to estimate prognosis. The atypical parkinsonisms include progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), corticobasal syndrome (CBS) and multiple system atrophy (MSA). Interdisciplinary rehabilitation is crucial for education, symptom management and support for optimizing quality of life for patients and their care. This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of these conditions and an introduction on strategies to differentiate between them from the perspective of an academic movement disorders specialist. Interdisciplinary rehabilitation experts will present the roles of physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech-language pathology. This includes discussions on referral timelines, approaches to assessment and treatment, key education topics and how differential diagnosis contributes to individualized plans of care.

INSTRUCTORS
Rizwan S Akhtar, MD, PhD
Heather Cianci, PT, MS, GCS
Marie Curtis, MS, OTR/L, SCLV
Michelle S. Troche, PhD, CCC-SLP, FASHA

LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:  

1. Define key symptoms and differential characteristics of PSP, CBS and MSA, as compared to PD
2. Describe the role of physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech-language pathology in the assessment, management and education of PSP, CBS and MSA
   

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will watch the on-demand recording in its entirety and complete an assessment and feedback module in the Academy Learning Portal. You will have three months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email two weeks before the expiration date. 

AUDIENCE
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants and Speech-Language Pathologists

CONTINUING EDUCATION
Occupational Therapists:

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID#12804. This distance learning independent webinar is offered at .15 CEUs [intermediate, OT service delivery/ Foundational Knowledge]. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Physical Therapists: This live, online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 8/1/25.

Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.

Speech-Language Pathologists: 

Disclosures:
Organization Financial Disclosure:
The Academy would like to extend a special thank you to CurePSP for their financial support of this webinar.
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP - Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT - Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OT - Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN - Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Rizwan S Akhtar, MD, PhD - Financial: Receives grants from CurePSP and Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Non-financial: Has nothing to disclose..
Heather Cianci, PT, MS, GCS - Has nothing to disclose.
Marie Curtis, MS, OTR/L, SCLV - Has nothing to disclose.
Michelle S. Troche, PhD, CCC-SLP, FASHA - Has nothing to disclose.

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