InMotion’s Ask the Expert education series on movement disorders will help you learn more about your disease, state-of-the-art Parkinson’s disease research, and ongoing issues of concern.
Exercise and Parkinson’s Disease – From the Dark Age to the Gilded Age
Over the past several decades, aerobic exercise has emerged as a mainstream recommendation to aid in treating Parkinson’s disease (PD). This presentation will review the history of exercise and PD and the evolution of exercise from the “dark age” to the “gilded age”. The most recent evidence regarding the role of aerobic exercise and symptom mitigation will be discussed, including the potential for personalized exercise prescription in PD. The listener will gain an appreciation for how far the PD community has advanced regarding exercise and on-going efforts to refine exercise prescription to slow the course of the disease.
Anson Rosenfeldt, PT, DPT, MBA, Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist, graduated with her Bachelor of Science from the University of Dayton, Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Belmont University, and Masters in Business Administration from Cleveland State University. After beginning her career in acute care at the Cleveland Clinic, she transitioned into a research position specializing in exercise interventions for individuals with neurological disease. Her clinical and research interests involve the impact of aerobic exercise, dual-tasking, and technology on motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. She is energized by working towards improving the lives of individuals with Parkinson’s disease.
Music, Movement, and Motivation: How the Music Classes at InMotion Impact Your Brain
Explore the dynamic relationship between music, movement, and the brain. This presentation will highlight the impact of each music class at InMotion, showcasing how choir, hand drumming, and melodica can help individuals with Parkinson’s disease strengthen their brain, improve motor skills, and elevate mood. We will discuss the science behind how music engages different areas of the brain, and how these classes provide a fun and effective way to enhance physical and emotional well-being for those living with Parkinson’s disease.
Kevin Teplitzky, MT-BC (Music Therapist-Board Certified) is the Director of The Cleveland Music Therapy Company LLC. He has worked as a music therapist in the Cleveland area for 8 years with a wide range of populations including adults with Parkinson’s, at-risk youth, literacy groups, geriatrics, substance abuse recovery, and individuals of all ages with and without special needs. Kevin has presented at numerous regional and national conferences on classroom inclusion, guitar improvisation, therapeutic horseback riding, and business growth. He graduated from Ohio University and completed his music therapy internship at the Institute for Therapy Through the Arts in Evanston, Illinois. In addition to music therapy, Kevin is a multi-instrumentalist, performer, teacher, and writer.
Importance of Airway Health for your Speech, Swallowing, Sleep and General Wellbeing
Breath support is the #1 indicator of longevity. Within this discussion, you will gain a better understanding of how important our airway health is to our general health as well as strategies and exercises to help us to maximize our breath support. We will explore the importance of breaths support to speech and swallowing success as well as discuss various professionals who can help to maximize airway health for better sleep.
Amy Larocca, MA, CCC-SLP is the owner and lead Speech-Language Pathologist at Polaris Speech & Neurological Rehabilitation, a private practice in Northeast Ohio. She brings 18 years of clinical and teaching experience to her patients and specializes in evaluating and treating patients with Parkinson’s, other neurological diseases and Airway Health concerns. She is trained in SPEAK OUT!®, Lee Silverman Voice Therapy, McNeil Dysphagia Therapy Program, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and Manual Therapy for the SLP. She holds a Parkinson Foundation Team Training certification. Amy is on the Board of the Ohio Parkinson’s Foundation Northeast Region, contracts to provide classes at InMotion and is also on the planning Committee for the Parkinson Foundation Cleveland Moving Day.
This presentation was recorded on September 19, 2024, as part of InMotion’s ongoing “Ask the Expert” educational series.
Parkinson’s Research Update
In this presentation, Dr. Kilbane will discuss medications about to reach market for symptom management, as well as research into neuroprotective treatments for PD. This includes the Glucagon Like Peptide agonists, as well as other gene specific treatments and exercise. Dr. Kilbane will also briefly discuss the Parkinson’s progression marker initiative and the findings that have been published this year regarding biomarkers/improved diagnosis and genetics.
Dr. Camilla Kilbane is an Associate Professor of Neurology at Case Western Reserve University and Center director of the Parkinson’s & Movement Disorders Center at University Hospitals. She is board-certified in neurology and psychiatry. Her special interests include movement disorders, dystonia, Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, genetics and deep brain stimulation (DBS).
Dr. Kilbane participates in clinical trials of investigational drugs and devices to treat Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. She is the author or co-author of over 35 publications in peer-reviewed medical journals. She has presented abstracts at many international and national peer-reviewed medical conferences.
This presentation was recorded on August 22, 2024, as part of InMotion’s ongoing “Ask the Expert” educational series.
Power the Positive: Tools to Sustain the Warrior Mindset with Parkinson’s
“We know we need to exercise, but how can we get and stay motivated and consistent for the rest of our lives? I will discuss tools that I have learned in my roles as an athlete, a mother, a physician and during my time in the military that have helped me to set and achieve big goals since my diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.”
Dr. Sara Whittingham was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2020. The first year after diagnosis, she struggled with anxiety and depression, gained 30 pounds and felt she was on a steep downward trajectory. She was fortunate to enroll in Dr. Jay Alberts’ research study through Cleveland Clinic, studying the effects of high cadence cycling on the progression of the disease. She quickly realized that the more she rode the bike the better she felt. This kicked off a chain of events that led her to the finish line of the Ironman World Championships in Kona and the opportunity to compete in the 2024 US Paralympic Track and Field Trials. Sara is an Air Force Veteran, a wife, a mother, a physician, a lifelong athlete and an advocate for Veterans living with Parkinson’s disease.
This presentation was recorded on August 8, 2024, as part of InMotion’s ongoing “Ask the Expert” educational series.
InMotion Town Hall – Prescription for Parkinson’s
InMotion Co-Founder and Chief Program Officer Ben Rossi shares details about InMotion’s new programming initiative called Prescription for Parkinson’s™. Ben explains how Rx for PD™ works, and how clients can take best advantage of the program to feel better every day.
This presentation was recorded on June 23, 2024, as part of InMotion’s ongoing “Ask the Expert” educational series.
David Leventhal – Dance for PD® presentation at Living In Motion
David Leventhal is a founding teacher and Program Director for Dance for PD®, a research-backed, award-winning program of the Mark Morris Dance Group that has been used as a model for classes in more than 300 communities in 30 countries. He leads classes for people living with Parkinson’s disease around the world and trains other teaching artists in the Dance for PD approach.
This presentation was recorded on June 13, 2024, as part of InMotion’s Living In Motion open house event.
Parkinson’s Disease – Sex & Intimacy
Alexis Santangelo, Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner, shares information for people with PD and their partner to give more insight regarding the sexual issues many Parkinson’s patients experience, and how to help clients navigate these issues with their healthcare providers.
Alexis Santangelo, AGNP-C is a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner who obtained her BSN and MSN from The University of Akron. She has worked in neurology since 2017, first for 4 years at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio seeing movement disorder patients in clinic and in a research setting. She is currently working at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Movement Disorders Center since 2021. She is skilled in procedures that include deep brain stimulation, baclofen pumps, and injections. She has a passion for patient education both in clinical and out of office settings.
This presentation was recorded on April 11, 2024 via Zoom, as part of InMotion’s ongoing “Ask the Expert” educational series.
Basics of Parkinson’s Disease
Ellen Walter, Certified Nurse Practitioner at the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Neuro-Restoration, discusses the fundamentals of and important things to know about Parkinson’s disease.
This presentation was recorded on March 14, 2024 via Zoom, as part of InMotion’s ongoing “Ask the Expert” educational series.