Kevin is the primary author of a landmark medical text on rehabilitation, Conditioning with Physical Disabilities (Human Kinetic Publishers, 1994).Kevin also authored a book for caregivers (www.ultimatecaregiversguide.com) and Move It--An Exercise and Mobility Guide for People with Parkinson's Disease (www.parkinsonsmoveit.com).Kevin is a past head coach for the United States Disabled Sports Team (a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee) and coached in international games, including the World Championships and the Paralympics in Barcelona, Spain, in 1992. Presently Kevin serves on the Board of Directors for the Hawaii Parkinson Disease Association and in the past served on Clinical Advisory Counsel for HI Chapter of MS Society and was co-chairman of The State of Hawaii's Fall Prevention Consortium. Kevin is currently employed by Boston Scientific Neuromodulation- Deep Brain Stimulation as a therapy consultant with emphasis in Parkinsons.
PARKINSON'S DISEASE EXPERT:25+ years of physical therapy experience with a special interest in Parkinson's Disease. Currently Kevin is on the MJFF Clinical Advisory Counsel. Parkinson Disease certifications include LSVT-BIG, National Parkinson Foundation- ATTP, and certified on the John Argue Method. Producer, writer and director of the DVD and book project- MOVE IT-A MOVEMENT AND EXERCISE GUIDE FOR PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE, Langdon Street Press 2009. Developed PD group exercise program at the Windward YMCA that is now going island wide at all 8 YMCA branches as well as Hilo and Maui. Kevin's most recent project is THE HARMONICA PARKINSON'S PROJECT which included a study, ongoing free lessons and the current development of a Harmonica Parkinson's Program in the box complete with a book, web-site with video lessons and more
