Melissa McConaghy - PD Warrior

PD Warrior creator Melissa tells us lots about Parkinson's Disease, how she developed her renowned private practice Advanced Rehab Centre and the PD Warrior program, about becoming a physio entrepreneur, and why she doesn't feel pressure to conduct research.2.22 – Intro3.37 – Career pathway4.20 – Developing PD Warrior6.10 – PD Warrior framework (4 Pillars)11.22 – Home practice15.20 – PD Warrior courses16.55 – Education for self management18.38 – Exercise mainstream in PD22.31 – Clinical expert vs research24.47 – PD Warrior in Parkinson’s Plus27.28 – Liaising with neurologists28.54 – PD medications & when to exercise30.14 – Developing Advanced Rehab Centre32.41 – Entrepreneurship in physiotherapy37.00 – Passion & drive37.31 – Neuro physio specialisation40.15 – Peer review in practice42.10 – Employing the right people43.40 – Doing media45.21 – Lexo Robotic Gait TrainerLinksMelissa’s WebpageThe New Parkinson’s Treatment Exercise is Medicine (book)PD Warrior WebpagePD Warrior CoursesInsight to PD conference 2021Like our podcast and want to support us?Share the show with your friends & colleagues, give us a rating on your podcast platform or Buy us a coffee. Matt & Erin run the podcast out of their own time and resources. We'd love to update our recording equipment & cover our podcast publishing costs. Buy us a coffee if you can.