PMD Alliance
ABOUT PMD ALLIANCE
PMD Alliance is a national hub of education, connection, and resources for people with movement
disorders, their care partners, and their medical providers. www.pmdalliance.org
Unlike the other guys, we don’t divide our efforts by diagnosis. We’re weaving a powerful network of
those impacted by every movement disorder, because we’re stronger together. Welcome to our
community of care.
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) IN MOVEMENT DISORDERS
Our ACCME accredited, expert-led education empowers physicians, advanced practice providers, and
other clinicians to strengthen their clinical practice and professional connections. Most of our CME is
free and on-demand, making it easy to stay current on best practices and emerging therapies.
Explore & Claim CME: https://education.pmdalliance.org/
Beyond Movement: Non-Motor Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease
This session explores Parkinson's disease (PD) beyond its motor symptoms, focusing on non-motor manifestations and autonomic nervous system dysfunction. It covers the pathophysiology of PD, including pre-motor symptoms and the Braak hypothesis. Special attention is given to neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (nOH) and sialorrhea (excessive drooling), two common autonomic issues in PD. The presentation discusses diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and impact on patients' quality of life. Treatment options are reviewed, with emphasis on conservative measures and FDA-approved therapies, including botulinum toxin injections for sialorrhea. This comprehensive overview aims to improve recognition and management of these challenging aspects of PD.
Originally presented in October 2021.
