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International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders ®

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Therapeutic Plenary Session 1101

Comprehensive Care in Parkinsonism: Beyond Medication

Sunday, October 5, 2025
8:00 - 9:30 | Room TBD

In this session, the faculty will discuss a comprehensive, non-pharmacological approach to symptom management from early to advanced stages of parkinsonism. Practical recommendations on timing, dosage and intensity of exercise and rehabilitation will be presented.


Chairs:

Ai Huey Tan, Malaysia
Elina Tripoliti, Greece

Presenters:

Setting the Scene: From Diagnosis to Self-Empowerment
Michele Hu, United Kingdom

Evidence-Based Approach to Exercise in Parkinson's Disease
Natalie Allen, Australia

Evidence-Based Approach to Rehabilitation in Parkinsonism
Alice Nieuwboer, Belgium

CSPC Liaisons:

Elina Tripoliti, Greece
Michiko Bruno, United States

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this session, participants should be better able to:

  1. Discuss the evidence of dietary and lifestyle interventions as well as cognitive behavioral therapy on long-term outcomes and disease progression in Parkinson’s disease
  2. Analyze the symptomatic and disease-modifying effects of exercise and how to prescribe exercise in Parkinson’s disease
  3. Discuss the evidence on personalized rehabilitation planning including optimal intensity, dose and timing of rehabilitation prescription and the impact of rehabilitation on disease progression

Recommended Audience

Clinician / General Neurology
Fellow / Resident / Student
Health Professional (non-physician)
Industry
Researcher / Basic Science

Education Level

Advanced / Expert
Beginner / Foundational
Intermediate / Experienced

Focus

Clinical