New discoveries on improving mobility and reducing falls in Parkinson disease

1 May 2007

Professor Meg Morris
Department of Physiotherapy,
The University of Melbourne.

Tuesday 1 May 2007, 6.00 – 7.00pm

Falls and movement disorders are both common and disabling in people with Parkinson disease (PD), which affects more than 80,000 Australians. One-third of elderly Australians who live at home fall every year, but for those with PD, more than half experience slips, trips and falls. This lecture explores ways to prevent falls, fractures and injuries, as well as how to improve movement in PD. The effects of PD medications, rehabilitation strategies, strengthening and education will be analysed. Suggestions will be made as to how clinicians can most effectively assess and treat movement disorders and balance. People with PD will be provided with helpful ideas on how to walk safely and prevent falling when at home and in the community. The preliminary results from the Michael J Fox Clinical Discovery grant will also be presented.

Listen to Professor Morris's iLecture.

However, due to copyright issues, the PowerPoint slides from the lecture will not be available. Attendees may email Professor Meg Morris with questions on her presentation.

Day and time of lectures

All lectures are held on Tuesdays from 6-7pm except the annual special seminar presentation which is held at the end of July from 2-5pm.

Seminar

A special presentation in the Dean's Lecture Series is an afternoon seminar on a healthcare topic of broad community interest. The seminar is held at the end of July from 2-5pm in the Sunderland Lecture Theatre.

RSVP

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Venue

Sunderland Lecture Theatre
Ground Floor, Medical Building
Corner of Grattan Street and Royal Parade
The University of Melbourne, Parkville

Parking

Parking, which is subject to a charge, is available at University Square (enter from Berkeley Street or Bouverie Street), or on the university grounds after 4pm (enter from Gate 10 on Grattan Street with $5 in coins).

Find out more

Communications and Alumni Office
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
The University of Melbourne Victoria 3010
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