Training Tools: Deep Brain Stimulation

This 1.5-hour education course covers all the different components in the DBS process. We hear from the expert team from Indiana University Movement Disorders clinics which is a Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence. Chris Timberlake discusses the aspects of returning to a Rock Steady program after DBS and the important factors to consider as exercise is reintegrated.

Experts in this discussion include:

• Angelina Polsinelli, PhD, HSSP, Neuropsychologist
• Carla Vanamburg, RN, DBS Programmer
• Kunal Gupta, MD, PhD, Neurosurgeon
• S. Elizabeth Zauber, MD, Movement Disorder Neurologist
• Chris Timberlake, CPT, Rock Steady Boxing Director of Education and Curriculum

Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to:

• Describe the DBS screening process
• Understand what attributes define a good and poor candidate for DBS
• Explain the expected outcomes of DBS
• Generally explain the DBS process from consult, to screening, to surgery
• Explain how to integrate back to exercise after DBS
• Understand risks associated with exercise after DBS

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to petition for CE credits from your certifying body. Generally, to petition for credits, your certifying body will ask you to submit:

• Certificate of completion
• Learning Objectives
• Speaker bios
• Hours of education

All of these documents are included in the last section of your course.