Faculty
Course Directors
Ota Gál, PhD - Department of Neurology and Center of Clinical Neuroscience, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
Ondrej Bezdícek, PhD - Department of Neurology and Center of Clinical Neuroscience, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
Tereza Serranová, MD - Department of Neurology and Center of Clinical Neuroscience, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
Faculty
Gabriela Chaloupková, MA, PhD - Department of Neurology, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
Lorna Dixon, MS - National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, United Kingdom
Marialuisa Gandolfi, MD, PhD - University of Verona, Neuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Centre (CRRNC) Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, Verona, Italy
Gert J. Geurtsen, PhD - Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Elke Kalbe, PhD - Medical Faculty and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
Robert Jech, MD, PhD - Department of Neurology, Charles University, First Faculty of Medicine and General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
Elke Kalbe, PhD - Medical Faculty and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
Hanneke Kalf, PhD - Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, Netherlands
Klára Kamererová, MSc - Department of Neurology and Centre of Clinical Neuroscience, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
Glenn Nielsen, PhD - St. George's University of London, London, United Kingdom
Alice Nieuwboer, PhD - KU Leuven, Heverlee, Belgium
Jan Rusz, PhD - Czech Technical University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
Petr Sojka, PhD - Department of Neurology and Centre of Clinical Neuroscience, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
Martin Srp, PhD - Department of Neurology and Centre of Clinical Neuroscience, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
Jon Stone, MB, ChB, PhD, FRCP - University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Elina Tripoliti, PhD - Institute of Neurology, UCL and National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, UCLH NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
Course Purpose
Parkinson's disease and Functional movement disorders are common in movement disorders clinics. There is growing evidence that allied health care is an essential part of the management of these conditions: in Functional movement disorders, it is the first-line treatment in most cases. In PD, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy and clinical neuropsychology address many pharmacologically difficult to treat symptoms such as speech and swallowing impairment, difficulties with gait, balance and posture, as well as cognitive impairment and many others. Moreover, there is evidence for a possible disease-modifying effect of certain forms of exercise in PD. In each case, however, specific assessment and treatment principles have to be followed, and a multidisciplinary approach is required which is yet to be implemented in many countries. In functional movement disorders, following specific recommendations regarding diagnostic explanation and communication with the patient is essential.
Therefore, this two-day regional in-person course presents an opportunity for healthcare professionals interested in movement disorders to acquire these skills through overview lectures, case discussions, workshops and panel discussions.
The primary purpose of this course is to improve skills in clinical assessment and treatment of Parkinson's disease and Functional movement disorders, since insufficient skills prevent allied health care professionals from providing appropriate and multidisciplinary care.
Registration Fees
Members: $200 USD
No Fee Members: $150 USD
Non-Members: $250 USD
*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 session.
Registration Close Date: October 20, 2023