Harvard Movement Disorders – Current Concepts And Practice 2024

Overview

Harvard Movement Disorders – Current Concepts And Practice 2024 is designed to enhance the skills of clinicians in primary care, neurology, and psychiatry in recognizing and managing a broad range of movement disorders. The course emphasizes clinical evaluation, differential diagnosis, and treatment strategies for disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, and drug-induced movement disorders. It integrates the latest advances in pathophysiology and addresses both motor and non-motor symptoms affecting patient quality of life.

On-demand neurology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Content

This course provides comprehensive coverage of current concepts in the evaluation and treatment of movement disorders. Learning is supported by numerous patient videos and concludes with interactive video-based case discussions to reinforce clinical application.

• Recognition of clinical features of common and uncommon movement disorders through targeted history and physical examination.
• Evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, dystonia, tremor, myoclonus, tics, gait disturbances, chorea, tardive dyskinesia, and other basal ganglia disorders.
• Management of disease complications and treatment-related side effects.
• Understanding pharmacology and side effect profiles of medications used in movement disorders.
• Evaluation of drug-induced movement disorders and the role of dopamine blockers.
• Application of diagnostic criteria and genetic counseling in hereditary chorea and ataxia.
• Clinical evaluation and diagnostic red flags in atypical parkinsonism and gait disorders.
• Use of botulinum toxin for dystonia and related conditions.
• Considerations for patient selection, pre-operative evaluation, and post-operative care in deep brain stimulation.
• Identification and diagnosis of psychogenic movement disorders.
• Recognition and management of non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, including mood and cognitive disorders.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Evaluate and diagnose a wide spectrum of movement disorders in diverse clinical settings including emergency, inpatient, and outpatient care.
• Summarize treatment options and clinical considerations for managing movement disorders.
• Identify common diagnostic pitfalls in Parkinson’s disease, tremor, and dystonia.
• Describe pharmacologic treatments and potential adverse effects relevant to these disorders.
• Interpret the implications of dopamine blockers in tardive dyskinesia and drug-induced parkinsonism.
• Apply physical examination techniques to support diagnosis of movement disorders.
• Summarize diagnostic and genetic counseling protocols for hereditary movement disorders.
• Conduct clinical evaluation for gait disorders and recognize diagnostic indicators of atypical parkinsonism.
• Understand basal ganglia anatomy and pathophysiology pertinent to movement disorders.
• Assess therapeutic uses of botulinum toxin injections for specific movement disorders.
• Discuss criteria for deep brain stimulation candidacy and manage perioperative care.
• Examine clinical features and diagnosis of psychogenic movement disorders.
• Describe and manage common non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease including mood and cognitive impairments.

Speakers

This course features expert clinicians and educators in the fields of neurology and psychiatry with extensive experience in movement disorders. The presentation includes clinical insights supported by patient case videos and interactive discussions.

Target Audience

• Primary Care Physicians
• Neurologists
• Psychiatrists
• Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Pharmacists
• Movement Disorder Fellows
• Psychologists
• Other healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with movement disorders

Why This Topic Matters

Harvard Movement Disorders – Current Concepts And Practice 2024 addresses the critical need for accurate diagnosis and effective management of movement disorders within neurology and related fields. The course contributes to strengthening clinician expertise by covering both common and complex disorders, underscoring advances in pathophysiology and therapeutics.

By delivering comprehensive, clinically relevant education through MedHub Central, this program supports healthcare professionals in improving patient care and outcomes in the specialty of neurology. It is an important resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding and competence in movement disorders.