Spasticity, Dystonia & Related Motor Disorders Educational Resources
AAPM&R offers several educational opportunities focused on the assessment and treatment of motor disorders commonly seen in physiatric practice.
Updates on Spasticity Assessment and Management will be presented by expert faculty including international speaker, Jörg Wissel MD from the Kliniken GmbH Beelitz, Neurological Rehabilitation Clinic in Germany. This live course will highlight the practical assessment and comprehensive treatment of spasticity and related disorders through lively discussions, interactive and hands-on sessions, including a live patient assessment. This one and a half day pre-conference course will be held on Tuesday, November 2 (two days prior to the 2010 AAPM&R Annual Assembly).
Can't make it to the live course? AAPM&R offers other products addressing spasticity and related motor disorders including a self-assessment examination and online course to provide the opportunity to learn at home during free time and to meet requirements for Part II Self-Assessment of ABMS Maintenance of Certification™ and licensure. Academy members receive a sizable discount on all AAPM&R educational offerings.
Self-Assessment Examinations
The Academy’s new slate of Spasticity, Dystonia and Related Motor Disorders educational products also includes a new MOC approved Self-Assessment Examination for Practitioner (SAE-P). This learning activity enables you to assess your need for continuing medical education on the assessment and treatment of motor disorders commonly seen in physiatric practice including, spasticity, dystonia, and related conditions.
The SAE-P is a continuing medical education tool designed to guide both PM&R physicians and residents in their self-directed study. This SAE-P has 60 questions and offers up to 8 credits of CME.
In addition to providing CME credits, SAE-Ps also qualify for the Part II Self Assessment requirement of ABMS Maintenance of Certification™. PM&R physicians are able to assess their comprehension of the self-assessment topic. This provides practicing PM&R physicians with a method for direct self-study, efficient use of clinical reference material, and a comprehensive evaluation indicating their individual knowledge gaps.
Online Education
This activity includes adapted sessions from the 2008 AAPM&R Annual Assembly Preconference Course entitled Advanced Assessment and Management Skills for Spasticity, Dystonia, and Related Motor Disorders: An Interactive, Hands-On Workshop, which took place in San Diego, CA, as well as focused review articles on the subject, published in the September 2009 issue of PM&R. Earn up to 10 credits of CME.
Need to learn more about spasticity, dystonia and other related motor disorders before registering for a course and taking time out of your practice to travel to a meeting? Review the spasticity content already available on the Academy’s online educational portal, acadeME. Click here to visit acadeME and to access Advanced Assessment and Management Skills for Spasticity, Dystonia, and Related Motor Disorders: An Interactive, Hands-On Workshop. This course provides updates on the assessment and treatment of motor disorders commonly seen in physiatric practice, including spasticity, dystonia, and other related conditions. Emphasis is placed on the practical aspects of managing these conditions instead of the theoretical.
This activity includes adapted sessions from the 2008 AAPM&R Annual Assembly Preconference Course entitled Advanced Assessment and Management Skills for Spasticity, Dystonia, and Related Motor Disorders: An Interactive, Hands-On Workshop, which took place in San Diego, CA, as well as focused review articles on the subject, published in the September 2009 issue of PM&R. Earn up to 10 credits of CME.
While this online offering is not sufficient for advanced learning and understanding of techniques, it’s a great tool to help you learn some basics and determine interest in the content and it serves as a great refresher for those that have attended live events.
Available online NOW via the Academy’s online educational portal, acadeME®.
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