Unless otherwise noted, these resources are produced by the Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group of the Academy of Neurological Physical Therapy. All resources not produced by the Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group have been evaluated and approved by the Degenerative Diseases Special Interest Group.
General Degenerative Disease Information
General Degenerative Disease Information
Alzheimer's and Dementia
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Huntington's Disease
- Physical Therapy and Huntington's Disease
- Huntington's Disease Balance and Gait Training for the Healthcare Provider (European HD Network)
- Huntington's Disease Balance and Walking Training for People with HD (European HD Network)
- Huntington's Disease Aerobic and Resistance Training for the Healthcare Provider (European HD Network)
- Huntington's Disease Aerobic and Resistance Training for People with HD (European HD Network)
- Physiotherapy Benefits for Individuals with Huntington's Disease in Residential Care and Nursing Homes (European HD Network)
- Addressing Cognitive, Emotional, and Behavioral Barriers to Exercise in People with HD for the Healthcare Provider (European HD Network)
- How to Stay Healthy & Active When Living with Huntington's Disease: A Guide for Patients and Families (European HD Network)
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Multiple Sclerosis and Exercise
- Multiple Sclerosis and Physical Therapy
- Multiple Sclerosis and Respiratory Muscle Weakness
- Pediatric Onset Multiple Sclerosis
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
- Physical Therapy for Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD Society)
- The Role of Physical Therapy in the Assessment and Management of Individuals with Myotonic Dystrophy (Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation)
Parkinson Disease (PD)
- Parkinson Disease and Exercise
- Parkinson Disease and Physical Therapy
- Posture and Parkinson Disease
- Parkinson Disease and Walking
- Young Onset Parkinson Disease and Physical Therapy
Post-Polio Syndrome
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Wheelchair Seating and Mobility Devices (WSMD)