Preventing Freezing of Gait using Soft Robotic Apparel in Persons with Parkinson Disease

Hosted by Neuro SIG

In person
Eligible for Continuing Competency Points

Join us for an evening of networking and learning! Our main talk will feature Terry Ellis, PT, PhD, FAPT and Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy as she discusses her work with soft robotic apparel to prevent freezing of gait in people with Parkinson Disease. She will discuss a recent publication from Nature Medicine that reported on the exciting results of an individual with severe freezing of gait as well as plans for a larger study that will be implemented over the next 3 years with funding from the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

6:30-7:00 Pizza and networking
7:00-8:30 Presentation and discussion

Presented by

  Teresa Baker, PT, DPT
  Dr. Porciuncula, PT, DScPT
  Terry Ellis, PhD, PT, FAPTA

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In-person event

635 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 101

Sargent College, Boston University

Boston, MA 02215

Parking:

Limited on-street meter spaces may be available. Meters take credit cards or quarters (there is a change machine at BU’s Leventhal Center at 233 Bay State Road) or can be paid with the Park Boston app.

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