Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a powerful treatment option for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. However, its effects on functional outcomes and the critical role of rehabilitation professionals in optimizing these outcomes across the care continuum are not always fully understood or integrated into clinical practice. In this webinar, neurologist Dr. Todd Herrington, Director of the DBS program at Massachusetts General Hospital, will explain how DBS affects mobility, speech, cognition, and quality of life, while highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary coordination across PT, OT, SLP, and neurology. Learn practical strategies for managing motor and non-motor symptoms, and how to collaborate effectively with neurologists. Empower your clinical practice with knowledge to optimize patient outcomes throughout the DBS journey. Intended Audience: Physical, occupational, and speech therapy professionals and students Featured Speaker: Todd Herrington, MD, PhD Director, Deep Brain Stimulation, Massachusetts General Hospital

Explore the critical decisions surrounding Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease and related conditions with neurologist Dr. Todd Herrington, Director of the DBS program at Massachusetts General Hospital. This session will answer the biggest questions patients and families have about DBS candidacy, symptom improvement, risks, recovery, the device, and long-term care. Special focus will be given to the essential role of physical, occupational, and speech therapy, offering guidance on how targeted rehabilitation helps patients prepare for the DBS journey, maximizes outcomes, and supports recovery. Leave with practical strategies and an understanding of how collaborative care empowers individuals and families at every stage of the DBS process. Intended Audience: People living with Parkinson’s disease or related neurological conditions, along with their family members, friends, and others who support them Featured Speaker: Todd Herrington, MD, PhD Director, Deep Brain Stimulation, Massachusetts General Hospital