Episode 38: The Benefits of Occupational Therapy for those with Parkinson's Disease

About this episode

This episode discusses the benefits of Occupational Therapy for individuals with Parkinson's Disease, featuring insights from expert Paige Boll.

Host Polly Swingle is joined by Paige Boll, COTA/L, to talk about the latest research and evidence relating to Parkinson's Disease. Topics discussed include the latest statistics in the United States, emerging research on risk factors, and the benefits of having an Occupational Therapist as a part of your care team. Paige Boll, COTA/L, earned her Bachelor in Health Science with a concentration in Exercises Science at Oakland University (2018) and then went on to get her Certificate as an Occu...

People in this episode

Host: Polly Swingle

Guest: Paige Boll

Topics covered

• Occupational Therapy
• Parkinson's Disease
• Neuroplasticity
• Health Care
• Rehabilitation

Keywords

• Occupational Therapy
• Parkinson's Disease
• neuroplasticity
• rehabilitation
• health care
• risk factors
• statistics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oakland University

Books & works: Episode 38: The Benefits of Occupational Therapy for those with Parkinson's Disease

Places: United States

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