Description
Overview
Harvard Movement Disorders – Current Concepts And Practice 2023 (Videos Only) is designed to enhance clinicians’ expertise in diagnosing and managing a wide spectrum of movement disorders. This course focuses on improving skills in clinical assessment, use of diagnostic testing, and management of disease and treatment-related complications, with practical insights on common and complex conditions including Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor.
On-demand neurology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.
Agenda
This comprehensive course addresses evaluation strategies, current pathophysiological concepts, clinical guidelines, and treatment recommendations for movement disorders. It incorporates numerous patient video presentations and interactive case discussions to strengthen clinical recognition and decision-making skills.
- Recognition of clinical features of movement disorders in various care settings (emergency, inpatient, outpatient)
- Diagnosis and management of Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, dystonia, tremor, myoclonus, tics, gait disturbances, chorea, and tardive dyskinesia
- Identification and management of drug-induced movement disorders
- Application of physical examination techniques to support diagnosis
- Review of pharmacology, side effects, and treatment considerations for movement disorder medications
- Understanding dopamine blockers’ role in tardive dyskinesia and drug-induced parkinsonism
- Diagnostic criteria and genetic counseling for hereditary chorea and ataxia
- Clinical evaluation of gait disorders and atypical parkinsonism red flags
- Anatomy and pathophysiology of the basal ganglia relevant to movement disorders
- Therapeutic uses of botulinum toxin injections for dystonia and related conditions
- Screening, pre-operative evaluation, and post-operative care in deep brain stimulation candidates
- Diagnosis of psychogenic movement disorders through history and examination
- Non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease including mood and cognitive disorders with treatment strategies
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate and diagnose a variety of movement disorders across clinical settings
- Summarize treatment options and considerations for effective management
- Recognize diagnostic pitfalls to avoid erroneous classification of movement disorders
- Describe medication pharmacology and side effects relevant to movement disorder therapy
- Integrate physical examination findings to enhance diagnostic accuracy
- Interpret the impact of dopamine blockers in pathophysiology and management
- Apply diagnostic criteria and genetic counseling principles for hereditary conditions
- Explain clinical methods for gait assessment and atypical parkinsonism diagnosis
- Understand basal ganglia anatomy and pathophysiology as it pertains to movement disorders
- Assess botulinum toxin treatment applicability for dystonia and hemifacial spasm
- Discuss candidate screening and care for deep brain stimulation
- Identify key examination skills for psychogenic movement disorder diagnosis
- Describe and manage non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
Speakers
This course features expert faculty specializing in movement disorders, neurology, and related clinical fields. The content is developed and presented by recognized authorities in movement disorder diagnosis, treatment, and research.
Target Audience
- Primary Care Physicians
- Neurologists
- Psychiatrists
- Movement Disorder Fellows
- Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Pharmacists
- Psychologists
- Other healthcare professionals involved in movement disorder care
Why This Topic Matters
Harvard Movement Disorders – Current Concepts And Practice 2023 (Videos Only) addresses critical gaps in the recognition and management of movement disorders, a core area within neurology. Its practical and evidence-based approach supports clinicians in differentiating complex presentations and optimizing patient care.
Hosted on MedHub Central, this course provides long-term access to updated knowledge essential for specialists and primary care professionals. Understanding movement disorders comprehensively enhances diagnostic confidence and informs tailored treatment strategies in clinical practice.
