Unlock powerful, evidence-based techniques to help your patients break free from freezing of gait and move with confidence. This dynamic course equips physical therapists with cutting-edge strategies, hands-on interventions, and real-world tools to transform mobility for people with Parkinson’s disease.
Live Webinar
Fri, Jun 20, 2025 at 10:00 am EDTCEUs/Hours Offered: AK/2.0; AL/2.0; AR/2.0; AZ/2.0; CA/2.0; CO/2.0; CT/2.0; DC/2.0; DE/2.0; FL/2.0; GA/2.0; HI/2.0; IA/2.0; IACET/0.2; ID/2.0; IL/2.0; IN/2.0; KS/2.0; KY/2.0 Category 2; MA/2.0; MD/2.0; ME/2.0; MI/2.0; MO/2.0; MS/2.0; MT/2.0; NC/2.0; ND/2.0; NE/2.0; NH/2.0; NY/2.0; OK/2.0; OR/2.0; PA/2.0; RI/2.0; SC/2.0; SD/2.0; TN/2.0; TX/2.0; UT/2.0; VA/2.0; VT/2.0; WA/2.0; WI/2.0; WY/2.0
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the underlying neural, physiologic, and biomechanical mechanisms contributing to freezing of gait in individuals with Parkinson’s disease
- After this course, participants will be able to identify key clinical signs, triggers, and assessment tools used to evaluate freezing of gait.
- After this course, participants will be able to develop individualized intervention plans that integrate evidence-based approaches to improve gait and mobility.
- After this course, participants will be able to apply practical strategies in real-world scenarios to empower patients to navigate everyday environments with greater confidence and independence.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain when to refer individuals with freezing of gait to other healthcare providers and describe the role of transdisciplinary collaboration in optimizing patient outcomes.
Agenda
| 0-10 Minutes | Introduction including a review of learning outcomes and a brief overview of freezing of gait (FOG) |
| 10-30 Minutes | Understanding Freezing of Gait, including the pathophysiology and contributing factors, common triggers and types of FOG, and medications and medical treatment options for FOG |
| 30-50 Minutes | Screening for and Evaluating Freezing of Gait on the Continuum including: The continuum of FOG, early screening, and assessment tools and functional tests |
| 50-80 Minutes | Intervention Strategies: Getting Unstuck, including the Pie Chart Approach to Intervention Selection, intervention before the development of FOG, cueing techniques (visual, auditory, tactile), mobility interventions and environmental strategies, and progressing and adapting interventions based on patient needs |
| 80-90 Minutes | Transdisciplinary Approach to FOG. Roles of OT, neuropsychology, neurology, wellness and more |
| 90-115 Minutes | Case study and group discussion: Apply strategies to real-world scenarios and group problem-solving and treatment planning |
| 115-120 Minutes | Wrap-Up: Key takeaways, additional resources, and final questions |
Presented By
Emily Ramon
PT, DPT, NCS
Dr. Emily Ramon is a board-certified neurologic clinical specialist in physical therapy who works for re+active physical therapy and wellness in Los Angeles, California. In her current role, Emily wears many hats. She is Clinic Director, Director for therapy services for people with Parkinson’s Disease, and a primary mentor in the Schmidt Movement Disorders Fellowship. Emily has a love for academia in addition to clinical practice. She frequently guest lectures at different DPT programs over clinical management skills across various neuro-specific diagnoses and leads advanced movement disorders fellowship education courses.
Emily has served in leadership roles within the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy, including the ANPT Health Promotion and Wellness Committee and the ANPT Telehealth Taskforce. Emily helped develop the ANPT Telehealth Evaluation and Treatment continuing
education series and is a published author in the Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy with her article titled “Addressing Opportunities and Barriers in Telehealth Neurologic Physical Therapy: Strategies to Advance Practice.”
Emily is passionate about serving individuals with neurologic conditions and
promoting widespread excellence in practice in the field of neuro PT.
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Financial disclosures: Emily Ramon received an honorarium for this course.
Non-financial disclosures: None
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by PhysicalTherapy.com, a Continued site.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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California
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IL Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor
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KPTA
This course is offered for 2.00 hours (Intermediate level, Category 2) by the Kentucky Physical Therapy Association (Provider #CS80-2024-APTAKY).
New York
PhysicalTherapy.com is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education.
Oklahoma
PhysicalTherapy.com is an Approved Provider by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision for Physical Therapists, PT CE Provider BAP202310006. This course is offered for 2.00 hours of continuing education for Oklahoma PTs/PTAs.
Texas Physical Therapy Association
This course is offered for 2.00 hours (Intermediate level) by the Texas Physical Therapy Association. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. The Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA) administers the CCAP on behalf of the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (Provider #2706033TX).
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