Botulinum Neurotoxin and Muscle Overactivity: A Case-Based Approach to Improving Patient Care in Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome
| Start Date |
Saturday, May 17, 2008 |
| End Date |
Saturday, May 17, 2008 |
| Description |
This continuing medical education workshop is designed to provide observational training on the treatment of muscle overactivity (including spasticity) to a small group of neurologists and physiatrists with varying levels of injection experience, residents and fellows in these specialties, and other members of the clinical team, including occupational and physical therapists. |
| Contact Name |
Neurotoxin Institute |
| Phone |
1 800-200-4401 |
| Fax |
1 800-789-2715 |
| Website |
http://www.neurotoxininstitute.org |
| Format |
Conferences, Lecture, Seminar |
| Location |
The Westin Fort Lauderdale
400 Corporate Drive
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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| Credit Hours |
6 |
| Credit Category |
1 |
| Price |
$25.00 |
| Register by date |
Saturday, May 17, 2008 |
| Specialties |
Family Practice/Medicine, Neurology, Pain Management, Physician's Assistant, Other, Multiple Specialties, Nurse Practitioner |
| Topic(s) |
Botulinum Neurotoxin and Muscle Overactivity |
| Objectives |
Upon completion of the activity, participants should be better able to:
1. Describe the etiology and pathophysiologic basis of spasticity and problematic muscle overactivity in the UMNS.
2. Categorize the clinical manifestations and functional implications of muscle overactivity in the UMNS.
3. Identify the rationale for patient selection, treatment, and goal setting in clinical practice.
4. Describe the mechanism of chemodenervation with botulinum neurotoxin.
5. Discuss the techniques for muscle selection and injection. |
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