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Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a progressive neurologic condition affecting over 1 million people in the United States, with nearly 90,000 individuals over the age of 65 receiving the diagnosis annually. Individuals with PD experience a wide and variable set of symptoms affected by many different factors that are likely to change over time as a person ages. The 5M’s (Matters most, Medications, Mind, Mobility, and Multi-complexity) provides a framework that provides a holistic and comprehensive approach to the care of an individual with such a disease. Using the 5Ms framework allows for person-centered goals, recognizing the interaction between medications, function, and patient safety, and allows for addressing cognitive status, optimizing movement and considering co-occurring conditions. The purpose of this session is to provide a framework integrating the current best evidence for physical therapist management of individuals with Parkinson disease using the 5M’s to ensure optimal outcomes over the course of the disease process.
