Josefa Domingos

Physical therapist specialist in Movement Disorders and researcher

[Josefa Domingos @DomingosJosefa]

Reflexball, cycling, coordination https://t.co/sq4FKV6kdL via @YouTube

[Gavin Mogan @purposeful_pd]

#MDSCongress Hope you’re finding good science inside the building. But don’t miss the magic of everyday life. Don’t forget real human beings face true misery. I’m not one, but I’m representing them this weekend.

[Josefa Domingos @DomingosJosefa]

When PD OFF hits “in the streets of Philadelphia” Awesome to see you @purposeful_pd #MDSCongress

[Parkinson's Europe 🌷 @ParkinsonsEU]

Spread the word: your FREE 10-page guide to overcoming #Parkinsons exercise barriers is available to download on our website now. 🏃‍♂️

👉 Find it here: https://t.co/l5EbaPYyEj

With thanks to @DomingosJosefa for providing all the expert advice. 👏 ❤️

#Parkinson

[Josefa Domingos @DomingosJosefa]

Gaining knowledge through well-designed educational programs is key to enhance critical thinking skills required for delivering effective care. Consider the INSIGHT into PD 2024 Online Conference, scheduled to take place from April 11th to April 13th. @pd_warrior @ParkinsonsEU

[Josefa Domingos @DomingosJosefa]

A big THANK YOU to everyone who supported me throughout my incredible #PhD journey! Your encouragement, love, and guidance helped me reach this amazing milestone. Special shout-out to my supervisors, committee, friends, and family! 👏 Let's continue making a difference together!

[Josefa Domingos @DomingosJosefa]

@RichelleFlan @julie_physio @ReachURPeak @theneuroheroes Guidelines only recommend exercising in On. But I would be concerned about randomly taking meds whenever, as it changes continuity and would potentially increase risk of developing unpredictable on-off.

[Josefa Domingos @DomingosJosefa]

@StephenClift @basbloem You can access it here https://t.co/nrfUWkyIoP
But if you prefere pdf, just let me know. Happy to share it.

[Josefa Domingos @DomingosJosefa]

@MicheleCallisa1 @basbloem Thank you kindly Michele - You can access it here https://t.co/nrfUWkyIoP

[Bas Bloem @basbloem]

Hard to express just how proud I am of Josefa Domingos who successfully defended her #PhD thesis on community-based #boxing for persons with #Parkinson. Wonderful work showing the importance of organising #exercise in the people’s own living environment!

[Josefa Domingos @DomingosJosefa]

Excited to be leading and integrating the Parkinson's “patient” voice at tomorrow's AD/PD international congress! Integrating “patient” perspectives is vital for improving care and research outcomes.

[Josefa Domingos @DomingosJosefa]

Adding some more spice and variety into therapeutical climbing for PD

[Josefa Domingos @DomingosJosefa]

@YumaBev More seriously I would say “no compreendo” continuously - so he thinks you don’t speak English. What’s the fun of mocking someone if they didn’t understand it.

[Josefa Domingos @DomingosJosefa]

@YumaBev Radical thought - I would probably wear a skirt one time and he says. If you make it the joke next time it should take the pleasure of him mocking you. He is trying to be funny, if you funnier than him, takes the gun out of it:)))

[Parkinson's Europe 🌷 @ParkinsonsEU]

Absolutely wonderful to see @realmikefox presenting the Best Film award at the #BAFTAs last night. ❤️

A true icon of the #Parkinsons community 🌷

[Richelle Flanagan 💚💚💚💚 @RichelleFlan]

I need your help! Please vote for @MyMovesMatter in the @Sparkcrowdfund competition. Instead of points you invest pretend money. Voting closes at 12 noon. Help us raise awareness for the care needs of people with Parkinson’s. Please share.

[Michael Okun @MichaelOkun]

Did you know that if you live in the US you do not need a prescription to receive physical therapy services for your Parkinson's disease? Did you know your PT can work with you to choose the type and frequency of PT that fits your needs? Check out this fresh new survey. The Physical Therapist can also help to educate, recommend and in some cases monitor the appropriate roll out of an exercise program. PT for neurological disorders is most commonly used as a ‘burst’ of short-term, closely spaced visits over 6–12 weeks, however the field is shifting to appreciate the importance of maintaining PT in PD over time. This can be accomplished w/ regular PT assessments to determine optimal regimens.
This recently published survey by LeLaurin and Salloum @FixelInstitute @UFHealth focused mostly on 'neurologists' though the information is still insightful. 'Over 90% of respondents reported that folks at their sites participated in burst PT while about half of respondents reported patients participated in spaced PT. 'Two sessions per week was the most common timing of PT in about half of the sites, followed by one session per week among 26.8 % of sites.'
My take: We need to teach folks with PD that they can 'self-refer for PT.' Additionally, we need to honor PT's and empower them through placing a greater emphasis on the benefits of PT. We (neurologists, general doctors, advanced practice providers) can do a better job educating and a better job in making regular appropriate referrals. PT's have an expertise that is underutilized. The national data strongly suggest we are under-utilizing PT in PD. We should consider PT's as the experts who can implement published guidelines and can assess in real-time the type of of therapy, the duration of therapy and also can decide on the appropriate application of a maintenance program. Regular exercise and PT in Parkinson's is supported by guidelines, and in my view we need to continue to empower folks with PD to self refer, practitioners to refer and PT's to continue to implement the published guidelines.
https://t.co/7EvgmDOjkr
Here are the published guidelines for PT's to use.
https://t.co/mp28N6cnlE

[Josefa Domingos @DomingosJosefa]

What is needed to improve the transfer of ideas from bench to bedside? How can patient groups, scientists, investors, the pharma industry and med-tech innovators—collaborate to improve and provide more effective treatments?

[Nina's pd toolbox @Florenc44206536]

You can still vote for me on the site of @KUNSTONLINE_COM . @MattEagles @lochossian @djclairemj @ParkinsonsLand https://t.co/nuOlrUfrNp

[Josefa Domingos @DomingosJosefa]

You know how the saying goes, 'I'm pulling for you,' but today, we gave it a new meaning! It’s like being tested by your neurologist, but with way more laughter and bonding:)