Elizabeth Skender, M.S., is an exercise physiologist and clinical research associate at Northwestern University in the Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences. Elizabeth is involved in the planning, development, and implementation of exercise testing and training for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Elizabeth’s primary research interests include the effects of exercise on the progression of Parkinson’s disease and the underlying biological mechanisms.
Selected Publications:
Corcos, Daniel M.; Skender, Elizabeth M. Exercising for People with Parkinson’s Disease and Their Support Group. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal. 24(2):5-7, March/April 2020.
Smyth N, Skender E, David FJ, et al. Endurance exercise reduces cortisol in Parkinson’s disease with mild cognitive impairment.Mov Disord. 2019;34(8):1238‐1239. doi:10.1002/mds.27719
Lamotte, G., Skender, E., Rafferty, M. R., David, F. J., Sadowsky, S., & Corcos, D. M. (2015). Effects of progressive resistance exercise training on the motor and nonmotor features of Parkinson’s disease: a review.Kinesiology review,4(1), 11-27.