Clinical Resources

Diagnosis and Treatment of Cerebellar Ataxias

Live Online

Jul 13, 2026 - Jul 14, 2026

Foundational / Beginner

1093The <em>MDS-ES Diagnosis and Treatment of </em><em>Cerebellar&nbsp;</em><em>Ataxias</em> online course will firstly cover the basics such as the cerebellar functional anatomy and the clinical examination of an ataxia patient, after which the comprehensive diagnostic approach and therapeutic management strategies will be presented and discussed.<br /><br /><strong>Registration Deadline:</strong> July 10, 2026Ataxias, Biomarkers & Diagnostic Tools, Clinical Trials, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Etiology & Pathophysiology, Exercise, Genetics, Neuroimaging, Non-invasive stimulation, Nutritional Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Other Movement Disorders, Physical Therapy/Physiotherapy, Psychiatry, Psychology/Psychotherapy, Sexual Health, Social Work, Speech Therapy, Therapies-Other, Therapies-Pharmacological4800.00https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1093/MDS-ES-Diagnosis-and-Treatment-of-Cerebellar-Ataxiashttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/26ESMD_202x108282855.pnghttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/BannerImages/26ESMD_734x404693440.jpg2026-07-13T00:00:002026-07-14T00:00:00MDS Education<p><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26ESMD Online Course Schedule_no faculty_07042026112836.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/mds-lms/FroalaFiles/1733945513728_11122024013152.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii" style="width: 125px; height: 125px;"></a><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26ESMD Online Course Schedule_no faculty_07042026112836.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Schedule</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong> <a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Faculty Listing_LMS_07042026112812.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/mds-lms/FroalaFiles/1733945513883_11122024013153.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii" style="width: 125px; height: 125px;"></a><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Faculty Listing_LMS_07042026112812.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Faculty</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47);"><br></span></p><p><strong>REGISTRATION FEES</strong><br><strong>MDS Members:&nbsp;</strong>$0 USD<br><strong>Non-Members:&nbsp;</strong>$50 USD<br><em>*Non-members wishing to apply for MDS Membership to receive the MDS Member rate for this course will need to apply for membership no later than 2 weeks in advance of the close of registration.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>COURSE SCHEDULE</strong><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p>Monday, July 13, 2026 | 14:00 - 17:30 CET<br>Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 14:00 - 17:30 CET</p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:&nbsp;</p><p>1. Describe the key cerebellar structures, their role and appearance on MRI brain scans</p><p>2. List the most common causes of acquired, genetic and degenerative ataxias</p><p>3. Identify the best diagnostic strategy in case of cerebellar ataxia</p><p>4. Summarize current treatment options in cerebellar ataxias</p><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>The target audience is movement disorder specialists, general neurologists, clinical fellow, movement disorders fellows, neurology residents, physio / physical therapists, speech therapists, genetic counselors, and psychologists.</p>0/Courses/Diagnosis-and-Treatment-of-Cerebellar-Ataxias.htmDiagnosis and Treatment of Cerebellar Ataxias2026-04-07T15:01:09.69000Foundational / BeginnerLive OnlineBiomarkers &amp; Diagnostic ToolsEtiology &amp; PathophysiologyOther Movement DisordersTherapies-OtherTherapies-Pharmacological

Botulinum Toxin Guided Injection Workshop for Cervical and other Focal Dystonias

In-Person

Dublin

Jun 12, 2026 - Jun 13, 2026

Experienced / Intermediate

1091<p style="line-height:107%;">In this course, experts in botulinum toxin treatment and EMG/ultrasound, will provide practical lectures and hands-on teaching for optimizing patient assessment, selecting a treatment plan, and optimizing toxin injection technique. Teaching modalities include lectures, videos, case-based examples and small group hands on sessions.<br /></p>Botulinum toxin, Clinical Trials, Deep brain stimulation, Focused Ultrasound, Gene Therapies, Infusion therapy, Therapies-Pharmacological, Therapies-Surgical5700.00https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1091/MDS-ES-Botulinum-Toxin-Guided-Injection-Workshop-for-Cervical-and-other-Focal-Dystoniashttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/26ESBotox_202x108316145.jpghttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/BannerImages/esskill721553.jpg2026-06-12T00:00:002026-06-13T00:00:00DublinMDS Education<p><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26ES%20BoTN%20Program_No%20Faculty_24032026041739.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/mds-lms/FroalaFiles/Course schedule_23012024043738.png" style="width: 125px; height: 125px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></a><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26ES%20BoTN%20Program_No%20Faculty_24032026041739.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Schedule</strong></a><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</strong><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://form.jotform.com/260355109437153" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/mds-lms/FroalaFiles/Travel assistance_23012024043912.png" style="width: 125px; height: 125px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></a></strong></strong><a href="https://form.jotform.com/260814798453165" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><strong><strong>Travel Bursary</strong></strong></strong></a><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26ES%20BoTN%20Faculty%20Listing_24032026041826.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/mds-lms/FroalaFiles/Faculty Details_23012024043924.png" style="width: 125px; height: 125px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></a><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26ES%20BoTN%20Faculty%20Listing_24032026041826.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Faculty</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Schedule as of March 24, 2026</em><br><strong><em><span style="color: rgb(175, 38, 38);">Course Application</span><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47);">&nbsp;Deadline:&nbsp;</span></em></strong><em><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47);">April&nbsp;</span></em><em><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47);">10, 2026</span></em><br><em><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47);"><strong>Travel Bursary Application Deadline:&nbsp;</strong>April 10, 2026</span></em><em><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47);"><br></span></em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>REGISTRATION FEES</strong><br><strong>Members:</strong>&nbsp;$275 USD</p><p><strong>Junior / No Fee Members:</strong>&nbsp;$250 USD<br><strong>Non-Members*:</strong>&nbsp;$350 USD</p><p>*<em>Non-members wishing to apply for MDS Membership to receive the MDS Member rate for this course will need to apply for membership no later than 2 weeks in advance of the close of registration.</em></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/mds-lms/FroalaFiles/VISA%20STATEMENT%20CANCELLATION%20LANGUAGE_24012024041714.pdf">Click here to view the MDS Regional Course Cancellation Policy &amp; Visa Assistance Information</a></p><p><br><strong>SCHEDULE OVERVIEW</strong><br>Day 1: Friday, June 12, 2026 from 13:00 - 19:15</p><p>Day 2: Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 9:00 - 17:10<br><br><span style="background-color: null;"><strong>COURSE VENUE</strong></span></p><p><span style="background-color: null;">Pillar Center</span></p><p><span style="background-color: null;">Mater Misericordiae University Hospital</span></p><p><span style="background-color: null;">Eccles St, Phibsborough, Dublin, Ireland&nbsp;</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:</p><ol><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Describe the different phenomologies of cervical dystonia, limb dystonia, and cranial dystonia</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Identify muscles to target for injections, and design treatment plans</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Recognize EMG and ultrasound guidance techniques to enhance toxin delivery</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">List strategies to troubleshoot suboptimal outcomes</span></li></ol><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>This activity is designed for movement disorder specialist physicians and fellows</p>Dublin0/Courses/Botulinum-Toxin-Guided-Injection-Workshop-for-Cervical-and-other-Focal-Dystonias.htmBotulinum Toxin Guided Injection Workshop for Cervical and other Focal Dystonias2026-03-24T18:01:10.21000Experienced / IntermediateIn-PersonTherapies-PharmacologicalTherapies-Surgical

Journal CME 41.03: Parkinson’s-Linked LRRK2 and GBA1 Mutations Modulate the Peripheral Immune Response to Pseudomonas aeruginosa

On Demand

60 Minutes

Experienced / Intermediate

1088<p>The Journal CME 41.03 article aims to test the hypothesis that LRRK2 and GBA modify the human peripheral immune response to bacteria, specifically P. aeruginosa, based on prior animal studies involving Lrrk2 mutations and microbial pathogens.</p>Autoimmune, Basic/Translational Neuroscience, Environmental Risk factors, Etiology & Pathophysiology, Genetics, Neuropathology, Parkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease (PD)Julian R. Mark601.00https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1088/Journal-CME-41-03:-Parkinson’s-Linked-LRRK2-and-GBA1-Mutations-Modulate-the-Peripheral-Immune-Response-to-Pseudomonas-aeruginosahttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/Journal-CME562837664663.jpg2026-03-18T00:00:002027-03-18T00:00:00<p><strong>ACCREDITATION STATEMENT</strong></p><p>This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT</strong></p><p>The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society designates this activity for a maximum of 1 <em>AMA PRA Category 1 Credits&trade;</em>. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>FACULTY DISCLOSURE</strong></p><p>All individuals in control of content for this activity are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies (as defined by the ACCME) over the last 24 months. Disclosure information is available <a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Journal%20CME%2041.03%20-%20Disclosures_17032026110315.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>HERE</u></a>. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated in advance of this program.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>METHOD OF PARTICIPATION</strong></p><p>Each module will take approximately one (1) hour to complete. Upon reading the article, participants will take a post-test and must receive a grade of 75% or higher to pass. Participants are allowed multiple attempts to complete the post-test. Once the post-test is passed, participants are required to complete the module evaluation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>SATISFACTORY COMPLETION</strong></p><p>Participants must complete an evaluation for each session they attend to receive continuing medical education credit. Your chosen session(s) must be attended in their entirety. Partial credit for individual sessions is not available.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>CONTENT VALIDITY STATEMENT</strong></p><p>All recommendations involving clinical medicine in MDS activities are based on evidence that is accepted within the profession of medicine as adequate justification for their indications and contraindications in the case of patients. All scientific research referred to, reported or used in CME in support or justification of a patient care recommendations conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection and analysis. Activities that promote recommendations, treatment or manners of practicing medicine not within the definition of CME or are knowing to have risks or dangers that outweigh the benefits or are knowing to be ineffective in the treatment of patients do not constitute valid CME.</p>MDS Education<p><strong>COURSE PURPOSE</strong></p><p>Journal CME highlights various articles covering relevant issues, developments and research topics in the area of movement disorders. Articles are selected from Movement Disorders, the official Journal of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:</p><p>1. Evaluate the impact of LRRK2 and GBA1 mutations on peripheral immune responses in Parkinson&rsquo;s disease</p><p>2. Assess the effects of LRRK2 inhibition and glucocerebrosidase activation on cytokine signaling and immune cell function</p><p>3. Understand mechanisms linking peripheral immune dysregulation to Parkinson&rsquo;s disease pathogenesis</p><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>This activity is intended for clinicians, other health professionals, researchers, policy makers from throughout the world, both MDS members and non-members, who interact with patients living with Movement Disorders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS</strong></p><p>1. Active Internet connection (DSL or Cable). Dial-up connection will have constant buffering problem.</p><p>2. Compatible with Windows PC and MAC (256 MB of RAM or higher).</p><p>3. Activity is best viewed on Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Safari 5.0 or higher and Firefox 29.0 or higher.</p><p>4. Adobe Flash Player 12.0 (or higher).</p><p>5. Adobe Reader to print certificate.</p>0/Courses/Journal-CME-41.03-Parkinsons-Linked-LRRK2-and-GBA1-Mutations-Modulate-the-Peripheral-Immune-Response-to-Pseudomonas-aeruginosa.htmJournal CME 41.03: Parkinson’s-Linked LRRK2 and GBA1 Mutations Modulate the Peripheral Immune Response to Pseudomonas aeruginosaJournal CME 41.032026-03-18T12:01:06.15700Experienced / IntermediateOn-DemandBasic/Translational NeuroscienceEtiology &amp; PathophysiologyParkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement Disorders

MDS Case Presentation: A 4-Year-Old With Spells of Inbalance

On Demand

15 Minutes

Foundational / Beginner

943This brief 15 minute case presentation will provide the learner with an opportunity to accept the role of a decisive clinician regarding a clinical case of a 4 year-old patient with spells of inbalance.Biomarkers, Biomarkers & Diagnostic Tools, Care Models, Dystonia, Gait & Balance Disorders, Genetic & Hereditary Disorders, Genetics, Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders, Neuroimaging, Neuropathology, Nutritional Therapy, Other Movement Disorders, Pediatrics, Rating Scales, Therapies-OtherClaudio M. De Gusmao, MD, PhD150.00https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/943/MDS-Case-Presentation:-A-4-Year-Old-With-Spells-of-Inbalancehttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/Case-based-Series866197.jpghttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/BannerImages/caseimg746707.jpg2026-03-17T00:00:002029-03-17T00:00:00MDS Education<p><strong>FACULTY</strong></p><p>Claudio M. De Gusmao, MD, PhD - Mass General Brigham/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States</p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:</p><p>1. Develop a step-by-step diagnostic approach to a wide spectrum of movement disorders based on clinical history, phenomenology and investigation findings.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>This activity is intended for clinicians, other health professionals, researchers, policy makers from throughout the world, both MDS members and non-members, who interact with patients living with Movement Disorders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS</strong></p><p>1. Active Internet connection (DSL or Cable). Dial-up connection will have constant buffering problem.</p><p>2. Compatible with Windows PC and MAC (256 MB of RAM or higher).</p><p>3. Activity is best viewed on Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Safari 5.0 or higher and Firefox 29.0 or higher.</p><p>4. Adobe Flash Player 12.0 (or higher).</p><p>5. Adobe Reader to print certificate.</p>0/Courses/MDS-Case-Presentation-A-4-Year-Old-With-Spells-of-Inbalance.htmMDS Case Presentation: A 4-Year-Old With Spells of Inbalance2026-03-17T03:00:51.61000Foundational / BeginnerOn-DemandBiomarkers &amp; Diagnostic ToolsCare ModelsHyperkinetic Movement DisordersOther Movement DisordersTherapies-Other