PD STUDY WITH FGCU
Thank you for your interest in this research study!
Join us for a Zoom Session to learn more about the

• FGCU Research Study  
• “Functional Activity Outcomes Following Exercise for Individuals with Parkinson's Disease with Co-Investigators Meghan Whitney & Emily Hauff, DPT students
• Thursday, March 3 at 10:00 am
• Click here to join https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88696643694
  
  
• If you are unable to join the live Zoom session, an airing of the recording will be available on 
• Friday, March 4 at 12:00 (Noon)
• Click here to join https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87486646024
  
  
• If you are interested in participating in the research study, the initial in-person screening will be held at the PASWFL office on Monday, March 7 between 11:00am - 3:00pm.  
• The initial screening should not last longer than 20 minutes.
• Please email your preferred screening time 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:00n, 
• 12:30pm, 1:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm or 2:30 pm to BHoffman@parkinsonassociationswfl.org.
• An email acknowledging your scheduled time will be forwarded to you.

 
Thank you for your interest in this research study!
 
Contact FGCU DPT students Meghan Whitney & Emily Hauff to have your questions answered.    mwhitney6647@eagle.fgcu.edu    and/or     eahauff8274@eagle.fgcu.edu
 
Description of Involvement
 
Group I: You will be required to participate in a minimum of two PASWFL 2pm Advanced Movement/Exercise classes per week or two in-person exercise sessions at the Florida HIIT Factory on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30am.
 
The study participants will be required to perform a simple 6-meter total walking test, “Timed-Up-and-Go Test” during the 1st week, repeat during the 6th week, and complete the final test during the 12th week. The test will be held at the PASWFL office or via Zoom. You will be contacted to schedule best day and time.
 
Exclusion Criteria

• History of surgery within the past 3 months
• Use of an ankle-foot-orthotic (AFO) for walking
• Unable to walk 3 meters

 
Group II: You will be required to participate in a minimum of two PASWFLs non-exercise sessions, i.e., speech exercise, support group sessions.
 
Both groups will complete a quality-of-life survey at weeks 1, 6 and 12.
 
Tentative Timeline
March 7: In person “Timed-Up-and-Go Test” at PASWFL office
-       Another date will be identified if you are unavailable this day
Week One: Week of March 7 or March 14
Week Six: Week of April 11 or April 18
Week Twelve: Week of May 23 of May 30
 
Next Steps:
·      Interested in participating in the research study?
·      Do you have more questions regarding the research study?
 
Contact FGCU DPT students Meghan Whitney & Emily Hauff to access a consent form or to have your questions answered.
   mwhitney6647@eagle.fgcu.edu    and/or     eahauff8274@eagle.fgcu.edu
 
Thank you!