Falls and movement disorders are both common and disabling in people with Parkinson disease (PD), which affects more than 80,000 Australians. One-third of elderly Australians who live at home fall every year, but for those with PD, more than half experience slips, trips and falls. This lecture explores ways to prevent falls, fractures and injuries, as well as how to improve movement in PD. The effects of PD medications, rehabilitation strategies, strengthening and education will be analysed. Suggestions will be made as to how clinicians can most effectively assess and treat movement disorders and balance. People with PD will be provided with helpful ideas on how to walk safely and prevent falling when at home and in the community. The preliminary results from the Michael J Fox Clinical Discovery grant will also be presented.

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Admission is free