Alice Nieuwboer, PhD - Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Heverlee, Belgium

Moran Gilat, PhD - KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium

Sanne Broder - KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium

Nicholas Cruz - KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium

The primary purpose of this course is to provide information on physiotherapy/rehabilitation for movement disorders.

Upon completion of this activity learners will be able to:

1. Describe the mechanisms for the therapeutic effects of physiotherapy and exercise on the brain in movement disorders

2. Describe evidence-based recommendations on efficacy of physiotherapy and exercise in movement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease

3. Identify key barriers and facilitators for physiotherapy and exercise in patients with movement disorders

This activity is intended for students, residents, primary care providers, internists, allied health, non-neurology specialists, and industry who have limited to no movement disorder experience.

1. Active Internet connection (DSL or Cable). Dial-up connection will have constant buffering problem.

2. Compatible with Windows PC and MAC (256 MB of RAM or higher)

3. Activity is best viewed on Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Safari 5.0 or higher and Firefox 29.0 or higher

4. Adobe Flash Player 12.0 (or higher).

5. Adobe Reader to print certificate.