New Insights into Freezing and Fall Prevention in Parkinson's
While aging may put us all at an increased risk for falling, people living with Parkinson’s disease have twice the risk of their peers. Falls often result in injuries ranging from minor cuts to serious fractures, impacting mobility and quality of life. Learn new insights on how freezing and other movement and non-movement symptoms can contribute to falls and how to lessen the risk.
Speaker
Sommer L. Amundsen-Huffmaster, PhD
Assistant Professor of Research, Neurology Department
Affiliate faculty member, Rehabilitation Science Graduate Program, University of Minnesota
There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends, and the community.
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This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.
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