Parkinson’s Disease and Pain

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Pain is a common under-recognized non-motor symptom of PD. While pain can occur at any stage in PD, in early PD it may be the most bothersome non-motor symptom. This symptom can be very disruptive to daily life. Dr. Jori Fleisher is a movement disorders neurologist and will join us to discuss the role pain plays in PD, the different types of pain, and the approaches to managing it.

Presenter bio:
Jori Fleisher, MD MSCE FAAN is a movement disorders neurologist and Associate Professor of Neurological Sciences at Rush University Medical Center. She co-directs the Rush Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence and leads the Rush Advanced Interdisciplinary Movement Disorders Supportive Care (AIMS) Clinic, CurePSP Center of Care, and Lewy Body Dementia Association Research Center of Excellence. Dr. Fleisher completed her neurology, global health equities, movement disorders, and epidemiology training at the University of Pennsylvania. She has additional training in palliative care, health services and implementation research, and advocacy leadership. Supported by the NIH, foundations, and philanthropy, Dr. Fleisher’s own research focuses on designing and implementing novel models of care and support for people living with neurodegenerative disorders, including interdisciplinary care, home visits, telemedicine, and peer mentoring. She serves as a co-investigator on several national NIH-funded studies in Parkinson’s and Dementia with Lewy Bodies, and improving emergency department care and transitions for people living with dementia. She is dedicated to, and has been recognized, for her advocacy, mentoring, and outreach.