Margaret Mak, PhD - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Irene Wong, PhD - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

The primary purpose of this course is to provide information on evaluation and management of postural instability and gait.

Upon completion of this activity learners will be able to:

1. Discuss the pathophysiology of postural instability and gait disorders in Parkinson’s disease

2. Evaluate clinical manifestations and postural instability and gait disorders in Parkinson's disease

3. Describe non-pharmacological therapeutic options for postural instability and gait disorders in Parkinson's disease

This activity is intended for health professionals, neurologists, primary care physicians with an interest in movement disorders, neurology residents and movement disorder fellows.

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.