Functional Mobility and Community Participation for Individuals with Neuromuscular Disorders
Location
Biology Building, Room 101
Start Date
23-1-2020 6:00 PM
End Date
23-1-2020 7:00 PM
Description
Individuals with neuromuscular disorders such as Stroke, Brain injury, Parkinson’s disease have decreased mobility resulting in diminished daily functioning and dependency. There is strong evidence that physical activity and community engagement contributes to good health. Fear of falling and social stigma related to challenging behaviors serve as barriers for individuals with neuromuscular disorders leading to sedentary lifestyle away from socializing. Community exercise programs for functional task training may provide the support system to improve social participation and health outcomes. Dr. Oza will present her work related to Parkinson’s wellness exercise program and therapeutic volunteering program for stroke survivors, which was developed by collaborating with local community organizations and groups.
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Functional Mobility and Community Participation for Individuals with Neuromuscular Disorders
Biology Building, Room 101
Individuals with neuromuscular disorders such as Stroke, Brain injury, Parkinson’s disease have decreased mobility resulting in diminished daily functioning and dependency. There is strong evidence that physical activity and community engagement contributes to good health. Fear of falling and social stigma related to challenging behaviors serve as barriers for individuals with neuromuscular disorders leading to sedentary lifestyle away from socializing. Community exercise programs for functional task training may provide the support system to improve social participation and health outcomes. Dr. Oza will present her work related to Parkinson’s wellness exercise program and therapeutic volunteering program for stroke survivors, which was developed by collaborating with local community organizations and groups.
Speaker Bio
Preeti D. Oza, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy received B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Physiotherapy from University of Mumbai, India and PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences from University of Iowa, USA. Dr. Oza is a board certified specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy and mentors physical therapy residents in Kaiser Permanente. She continues to work with clients with neurologic conditions in outpatient setting. At University of the Pacific, Dr. Oza teaches Neuromuscular Physical Therapy, Motor Control, Psychosocial issues of Illnesses and Research Writing courses in the Department of Physical Therapy. Her research work is in three different areas: teaching and learning in graduate school, physiology of muscle control and community exercise programs for individuals with neurologic disorders.