Our History and How to Join the Movement Disorders SIG

Our History

The Movement Disorder Special Interest group (MDSIG) was created when the APPDE – Association of Physiotherapists of Parkinson’s Disease Europe- joined the INPA MDIG. The APPDE physiotherapists were : Bhanu Rhamswamy (secretary), Anne Jones (treasurer) Fiona Lindop (Vice-president) Mariella Graziano (President) They were joined by Ralph Hammond (INPA President).

How to Join

To become a member of the Movement Disorders SIG:

1. Visit the INPA Membership page

2. Select the option to join a Special Interest Group (SIG) during registration

3. Choose Movement Disorders as your SIG of interest

Already an INPA member?
You can request to join the SIG by contacting the SIG leadership via the INPA contact form or designated SIG email address.

Stay Connected

• Participate in global webinars and online discussions
• Engage with peers through INPA Connect
• Collaborate on, educational and research initiatives, as well as working groups
• Subscribe to our bi-annual newsletter, distributed via LinkedIn and INPA channels, featuring updates on SIG activities, events, and key global conferences
• Listen to the MD SIG podcast series — coming soon — featuring clinical conversations, expert interviews, and knowledge exchange across the global movement disorders physiotherapy community