## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) Educational Events # Expert Briefing: Use it or Lose it - The Impact of Physical Activity in Parkinson’s Virtual ( Zoom ) September 7, 20221:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST Free [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=108321&view=RSVP) ![Wellness Wednesday banner - woman with tablet smiles at camera](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/wellness-wednesday-banner.jpg?itok=rM_NrEwF) ### Wellness Wednesday For people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), physical activity is more than an important part of healthy living — it is a vital component to maintaining balance, mobility and activities of daily living. This program will discuss the importance of regular and daily movement and how extended breaks of physical activity may worsen PD symptoms. [Register for All Expert Briefing Webinars](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=107949&view=RSVP) ## Speaker **Miriam Rafferty PT, DPT, PhD**, Research Scientist II, Assistant Professor Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Shirley Ryan Abilitylab Dr. Miriam Rafferty is a Research Scientist at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and an Assistant Professor at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in the Departments of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Psychiatry & Behavioral Science. She is also an active physical therapist clinician specializing in neurologic physical therapy, particularly for people with Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Rafferty’s research focuses on health services delivery models for people with Parkinson’s disease, particularly proactive delivery models. She also uses implementation science methodology to study the implementation of evidence-based practices and novel technologies into real-world rehabilitation settings. ![Miriam Rafferty PT, DPT, PhD](/sites/default/files/styles/111x141/public/images/miriam-rafferty.png?h=a6c9aaf5&itok=6RMyttZc) ## Contact Us Parkinson's Foundation Helpline [ ![Envelope icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images/envelope.svg) ExpertBriefings@parkinson.org ](mailto:ExpertBriefings@parkinson.org) [ ![Phone icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images//phone.svg) 1-800-473-4636 ](tel:1-800-473-4636) ## Upcoming Events Educational Events ### [ Mind, Mood and Motion ](/events/2026/ellicott) This program focuses on how exercise supports brain health and can lead to improved emotional and cognitive well-being. September 24, 2026Ellicott City, MD [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119389&view=RSVP) Fundraising Events ### [ Flamin’ Ohs - The Parkinson’s Foundation MN Fundraiser ](/events/2026/FlaminOhs) Flamin’ Oh's and Annie and the Bang Bang return to The Hook & Ladder for a night supporting the Parkinson’s Foundation. September 25, 2026Minneapolis, MN [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://thehookmpls.com/shows/the-parkinson-s-foundation-mn-fundraiser-september-25-2026-711808/) Fundraising Events ### [ Moving Day Dayton ](/events/2026/md-dayton) Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action. September 26, 2026Dayton, OH [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=7807) [View All](/events) ### Subscribe for the latest news - Share on Facebook - Share on X - Share on LinkedIn