Join us to learn how to manage fall risk and improve balance with Parkinson’s disease on Tuesday, August 20th at Noon via Zoom.

ABOUT THE WEBINAR:

Up to 60% of individuals diagnosed with Parkinson Disease will incur a fall each year, with many of these falls resulting in serious physical injury or decline in confidence with mobility. Individuals with PD can present with unique symptoms that increase fall risk such as instability in standing, freezing of gait, and orthostatic hypotension; and identifying such symptoms is the first step towards decreasing fall risk. The good news is, is that individuals with PD can improve their balance and decrease their fall risk through neuro-recovery and compensatory strategies. Please join us, as Eric Horton, Physical Therapist, discusses fall risk factors and interventions to help prevent falls for individuals with PD.  There will be time to ask questions!

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:

Eric Horton is a graduate of Ohio University’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy program and earned his DPT in 2016. His professional career has been spent primarily in geriatrics, treating clients in many different settings including skilled nursing facilities, long term care facilities, and home health. In addition to being a treating therapist, he has served in managerial roles as a Director of Rehabilitation. He has a passion for treating patients with neurological disorders including Parkinson Disease and is a Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery; PWR! Moves Certified Therapist. Eric is the All@Home Rehab Director for Allstar Therapies’ All@Home, through which “traditional” outpatient therapy is brought into a clients home to improve access to vital therapy services. Additionally, he manages all aspects of Allstar Therapies’ mobile services including nutrition, fitness and personal training, and wellness programming. He is Chair Chi certified and choreographs and leads cardio-drumming group exercise classes. He is an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Certified Clinical Instructor and currently volunteers as the APTA Pennsylvania’s Southwest District Membership Chair. He resides in the Pittsburgh suburbs with his wife and two young children.

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