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- Aperçu du renforcement des capacités dans le domaine des troubles du mouvement – Présenté en français
Live Online
Nov 05, 2026
Foundational / Beginner
1145 <span style="color:#1f1f1f;">Ce programme éducatif propose une synthèse complète et fondée sur des données probantes concernant la reconnaissance, le diagnostic et la prise en charge des troubles du mouvement courants. La formation permet également de mettre en pratique les connaissances cliniques grâce à des panels d'experts interactifs et à l'étude de cas vidéo basés sur des situations cliniques réelles. Proposé en anglais et en français, ce programme vise à renforcer la précision diagnostique, la prise de décision clinique et la collaboration dans les soins pour les cliniciens prenant en charge des patients atteints de troubles du mouvement.</span> Anxiety/Depression, Ataxias, Autonomic Dysfunction, Care Models, Cognitive impairment/Dementia, Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS)/Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD), Dystonia, Freezing of Gait (FOG), Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders, Lewy-body dementia (LBD), Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA), Neuropsychiatric symptoms, Non-motor Symptoms/Disorders, Other Movement Disorders, Parkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease (PD), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Primary Care, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Psychosis, Sensory disorders, Sleep Disorders, Speech Disorders, Tremor/Essential Tremor (ET) 480 0.00 https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1145/MDS-AS---Aperçu-du-renforcement-des-capacités-dans-le-domaine-des-troubles-du-mouvement-–-Présenté-en-français https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/26AFRCOMPC_202x108194401.png https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/BannerImages/26AFRCOMPC_734x404345212.jpeg 2026-11-05T00:00:00 2026-11-05T00:00:00 MDS Education <p><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26AFRCOMPC%20Online%20Course%20Schedule%20-%20French,%20No%20Faculty_03082026012659.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="87" height="87" src="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/1785174660456_27072026125100.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26AFRCOMPC%20Online%20Course%20Schedule%20-%20French,%20No%20Faculty_03082026012659.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Programme<!--[endif]--></strong><strong> du cours</strong><!--[if !vml]--><strong> </strong></a><!--[if !vml]--><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Faculty%20Listing%20TBD%20-%20French_03082026012631.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="98" height="98" src="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/1785174660533_27072026125101.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Faculty%20Listing%20TBD%20-%20French_03082026012631.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Les</strong><!--[endif]--><strong> enseignants du cours</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Programme au 27 juillet 2026</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>FRAIS D'INSCRIPTION</strong><br><strong>Membres:</strong> $0 USD<br><strong>Non-Membres*:</strong> $25 USD</p><p>*<em>Les personnes non membres souhaitant demander à adhérer à la MDS pour bénéficier du tarif « membre » pour ce cours devront soumettre leur demande d'adhésion au plus tard deux semaines avant la clôture des inscriptions.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Jeudi, 5 Novembre</strong><strong>, 2026 – </strong><em>14:30 – 20:00 EAT (Dar Es Salaam)</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>Pour convertir à votre heure locale, veuillez cliquer ici</em><em>: </em><span style="color: rgb(41, 105, 176);"><a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html"><em>https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html</em></a><em> </em></span> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>OBJECTIFS D'APPRENTISSAGE</strong></p><p>À l'issue de cette activité, les apprenants seront capables de :</p><p><br></p><p>1. Reconnaître et classer les troubles du mouvement hyperkinétiques et hypokinétiques courants</p><p><br></p><p>2. Élaborer une approche pratique au chevet du patient face aux tremblements, à la dystonie, à l'ataxie et au syndrome parkinsonien</p><p><br></p><p>3. Identifier les signes d'alerte évocateurs de troubles du mouvement atypiques ou secondaires</p><p><br></p><p>4. Appliquer des stratégies fondées sur des données probantes pour la prise en charge des symptômes moteurs et non moteurs</p><p><br></p><p>5. Comprendre le rôle essentiel de la rééducation et de la prise en charge pluridisciplinaire dans le traitement des troubles du mouvement</p><p><br></p><p>6. Interpréter des situations cliniques complexes grâce à l'apprentissage par la vidéo</p><p><br></p><p><strong>PUBLIC CIBLE</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Cette activité s'adresse aux cliniciens, aux médecins résidents, aux étudiants en médecine et aux professionnels de la santé.</p> 0 /Courses/--Aperu-du-renforcement-des-capacits-dans-le-domaine-des-troubles-du-mouvement--Prsent-en-franais.htm - Aperçu du renforcement des capacités dans le domaine des troubles du mouvement – Présenté en français 2026-08-05T16:43:25.043 0 0 Foundational / Beginner Live Online Anxiety/Depression Ataxias Autonomic Dysfunction Cognitive impairment/Dementia Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS)/Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD) Dystonia Freezing of Gait (FOG) Impulse Control Disorders Lewy-body dementia (LBD) Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA) Neuropsychiatric symptoms Parkinson's Disease (PD) Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Primary Care Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) Psychosis Sensory disorders Sleep Disorders Speech Disorders Tremor/Essential Tremor (ET)
Overview of Capacity Building in Movement Disorders - Presented in English
Live Online
Nov 04, 2026
Foundational / Beginner
1144 <span style="color:#1f1f1f;">This educational program provides a comprehensive, evidence-based review of the recognition, diagnosis, and management of common movement disorders. The course also practices application of clinical knowledge through interactive expert panels and video-based case discussions featuring real-world patient scenarios. Offered in both English and French, the program is designed to strengthen diagnostic accuracy, clinical decision-making, and collaborative care for clinicians managing patients with movement disorders.</span> Anxiety/Depression, Ataxias, Autonomic Dysfunction, Care Models, Cognitive impairment/Dementia, Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS)/Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD), Dystonia, Freezing of Gait (FOG), Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders, Lewy-body dementia (LBD), Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA), Neuropsychiatric symptoms, Non-motor Symptoms/Disorders, Other Movement Disorders, Parkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease (PD), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Primary Care, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Psychosis, Sensory disorders, Sleep Disorders, Speech Disorders, Tremor/Essential Tremor (ET) 480 0.00 https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1144/MDS-AS-Overview-of-Capacity-Building-in-Movement-Disorders---Presented-in-English https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/26AFRCOMPC_202x108194401.png https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/BannerImages/26AFRCOMPC_734x40493258.jpeg 2026-11-04T00:00:00 2026-11-04T00:00:00 MDS Education <p><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26AFRCOMPC%20Online%20Course%20Schedule%20-%20English,%20No%20Faculty_03082026012412.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="87" height="87" src="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/1785174660456_27072026125100.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a><!--[endif]--><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26AFRCOMPC%20Online%20Course%20Schedule%20-%20English,%20No%20Faculty_03082026012412.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Schedule</strong></a><strong> </strong><!--[if !vml]--><strong> </strong><!--[if !vml]--><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Faculty%20Listing%20TBD%20-%20English_03082026012519.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="98" height="98" src="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/1785174660533_27072026125101.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a><!--[endif]--><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Faculty%20Listing%20TBD%20-%20English_03082026012519.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Faculty</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Schedule as of July 27, 2026</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>REGISTRATION FEES</strong></p><p><br><strong>Members:</strong> $0 USD<br><strong>Non-Members*:</strong> $25 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><strong>Wednesday, November 4, 2026 – </strong><em>14:30 – 20:00 EAT (Dar Es Salaam)</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>To convert to your local time, please click here: </em><span style="color: rgb(41, 105, 176);"><a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html"><em>https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html</em></a><em> </em></span> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:</p><p><br></p><p>1. Recognize and classify common hyperkinetic and hypokinetic movement disorders </p><p>2. Develop a practical bedside approach to tremor, dystonia, ataxia, and Parkinsonism </p><p>3. Identify red flags for atypical and secondary movement disorders </p><p>4. Apply evidence-based strategies for motor and non-motor symptom management </p><p>5. Understand the essential role of rehabilitation and multidisciplinary care in movement disorders </p><p>6. Interpret challenging clinical scenarios using video-based learning</p><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p><br></p><p>This activity is intended for clinicians, medical residents, medical students, and health professionals.</p> 0 /Courses/Overview-of-Capacity-Building-in-Movement-Disorders---Presented-in-English.htm Overview of Capacity Building in Movement Disorders - Presented in English 2026-08-05T16:43:23.793 0 0 Foundational / Beginner Live Online Anxiety/Depression Ataxias Autonomic Dysfunction Cognitive impairment/Dementia Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS)/Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD) Dystonia Freezing of Gait (FOG) Impulse Control Disorders Lewy-body dementia (LBD) Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA) Neuropsychiatric symptoms Parkinson's Disease (PD) Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Primary Care Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) Psychosis Sensory disorders Sleep Disorders Speech Disorders Tremor/Essential Tremor (ET)
Dysautonomia and Sleep in Movement Disorders Online Course
Live Online
Dec 11, 2026 - Dec 12, 2026
Foundational / Beginner, Experienced / Intermediate
1117 <p>The MDS-AOS Dysautonomia and Sleep in Movement Disorders Online Course is a two-day course that aims to address two of the most disabling yet under-recognized groups of non-motor problems in Parkinson's disease and related disorders: autonomic dysfunction (dysautonomia) and sleep disturbance.<br /><strong><br />REGISTRATION DEADLINE</strong>: December 8, 2026<strong></strong></p> Autonomic Dysfunction, Biomarkers & Diagnostic Tools, Botulinum toxin, Clinical Trials, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Dopaminergic medications, Exercise, Genetics, Infusion therapy, Medications for motor complications, Medications for motor symptoms, Medications for non-motor symptoms, Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA), Neuroimaging, Neuropsychiatric symptoms, Non-invasive stimulation, Non-motor Symptoms/Disorders, Nutritional Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Parkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease (PD), Physical Therapy/Physiotherapy, Psychiatry, Psychology/Psychotherapy, Sensory disorders, Sexual Health, Sleep Disorders, Social Work, Speech Therapy, Therapies-Other, Therapies-Pharmacological 480 0.00 https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1117/MDS-AOS-Dysautonomia-and-Sleep-in-Movement-Disorders-Online-Course https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/26AOSDYS_202x108823606.png 2026-12-11T00:00:00 2026-12-12T00:00:00 <p><br></p><p><br></p> MDS Education <p><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26AOSDYS Online Course Schedule_no faculty_05082026093521.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/26AOSDYS Online Course Schedule_no faculty_05082026093521.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Schedule</strong></a><strong> </strong><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Faculty Listing_LMS_17062026121754.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/Faculty Listing_LMS_17062026121754.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Faculty</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Schedule as of August 5, 2026</em><br><br></p><p><strong>REGISTRATION FEES</strong><br><strong>Members:</strong> $0 USD<br><strong>Non-Members*:</strong> $50 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><strong>ONLINE COURSE OVERVIEW</strong><br>Day 1: Friday, December 11, 2026 | 17:00 - 20:45 GST<br>Day 2: Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 17:00 - 20:45 GST<br><br><em>To convert to your local time, please click here: <a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html">https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html</a></em><br><em> </em></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:</p><p>1. Describe the clinical features of dysautonomia in Parkinson’s disease and related disorders and use autonomic red flags to support the diagnosis of multiple system atrophy</p><p>2. Apply a stepwise approach to the management of orthostatic hypotension and other autonomic symptoms, including non-pharmacological measures and appropriate drug therapy</p><p>3. Select and interpret autonomic and sleep investigations and recognize when specialist referral is required</p><p>4. Diagnose and manage the major sleep disorders of Parkinson’s disease, including insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, REM sleep behavior disorder, restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movements</p><p>5. Adjust night-time dopaminergic therapy to improve sleep, nocturnal pain and motor control while minimizing adverse effects</p><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>This activity is intended for movement disorders specialists, general neurologists, primary care clinicians, movement disorders fellows, neurology residents, and nurses.</p> 0 /Courses/Dysautonomia-and-Sleep-in-Movement-Disorders-Online-Course.htm Dysautonomia and Sleep in Movement Disorders Online Course 2026-08-05T10:03:36.307 0 0 Foundational / Beginner Experienced / Intermediate Live Online Autonomic Dysfunction Botulinum toxin Clinical Trials Complementary and Alternative Medicine Dopaminergic medications Exercise Genetics Infusion therapy Medications for motor complications Medications for motor symptoms Medications for non-motor symptoms Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA) Neuroimaging Neuropsychiatric symptoms Non-invasive stimulation Nutritional Therapy Occupational Therapy Parkinson's Disease (PD) Physical Therapy/Physiotherapy Psychiatry Psychology/Psychotherapy Sensory disorders Sexual Health Sleep Disorders Social Work Speech Therapy
Exercise and Physical Activity for Patients with Parkinson's Disease
On Demand
60 Minutes
Foundational / Beginner
CME Credits:1.00
1132 <span style="line-height:107%;">The module summarizes the definition of exercise and physical activities as well as their general health-related benefits in healthy adults. Following upon that, the evidence for the effect of specific types of exercise and physical activities as a symptomatic treatment in Parkinson’s disease is presented. Finally, the potential disease-modifying role of exercise and physical activities is discussed. </span> Exercise, Parkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease (PD), Physical Therapy/Physiotherapy, Therapies-Other Miriam R. Rafferty, DPT, Phd, Mitra Rouhani, PhD, MSPT, BSPT 60 1.00 https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1132/Exercise-and-Physical-Activity-for-Patients-with-Parkinson's-Disease https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/05INTERACT-46-001-Exercise-for-PD-202x108347160.jpg https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/BannerImages/05INTERACT-46-001-Exercise-for-PD-734x404863637.jpg 2026-07-22T00:00:00 2029-07-22T00:00:00 <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™</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/Final%20Disclosure%20Block_Exercise%20&%20Physical%20Activity%20for%20Patients%20with%20MD_21072026014322.pdf">HERE</a>. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated in advance of this program.</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>METHOD OF PARTICIPATION </strong></p><p>Your chosen sessions must be attended in their entirety. Partial credit of individual sessions is not available. If you are seeking continuing education credit for a specialty not listed in the Accreditation Statement, it is your responsibility to contact your licensing/certification board to determine course eligibility for your board requirement.</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><span style="background-color: null;"><strong>FACULTY</strong></span></p><p><span style="background-color: null;">Miriam Rafferty, DPT, PhD - Northwestern University - Evanston, Illinois, USA</span></p><p><span style="background-color: null;">Mitra Rouhani, PhD, MSPT, BSPT - Northwestern University - Evanston, Illinois, USA</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to: </p><p>1. Understand the rationale behind using exercise and physical activities as a treatment option in Parkinson's disease</p><p>2. Learn about specific types of exercise and physical activities that can be used in Parkinson's disease</p><p>3. Gain insight into the current state of the debate about the potential disease modifying effect of exercise and physical activity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>This activity is intended for students, residents, primary care providers, internists, allied health, non-neurology specialists, and industry who have limited to no movement disorder experience.</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/Exercise-and-Physical-Activity-for-Patients-with-Parkinsons-Disease.htm Exercise and Physical Activity for Patients with Parkinson's Disease 2026-07-22T00:01:00.333 0 0 Foundational / Beginner On-Demand Exercise Parkinson's Disease (PD) Physical Therapy/Physiotherapy
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World Awareness Days
World Parkinson's Day
MDS brings people around the world together each year on April 11 for World Parkinson's Day.
World Movement Disorders Day
Boost awareness about these challenging disorders November 29.
Multidisciplinary MDS Groups
MDS's collaborative groups are working to advance the science related to interdisciplinary care.
Health Professionals Special Interest Group
A forum for non-physician members of the interdisciplinary team to work together to advance care in movement disorders.
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