6th Annual SW Florida Chemodenervation Symposium: Focus on Cervical Dystonia
6th Annual SW Florida Chemodenervation Symposium “Focus on Cervical Dystonia”
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa
5001 Coconut Road
Bonita Springs, Florida
4 CME Credits
Registration Fee (until August 6, 2010):
Residents/Fellows/Medical Students can register for free by emailing callosalconnection@gmail.com.
If you have questions, please contact Lauren Yarbrough at 347-972-8256 or callosalconnection@gmail.com.
A block of rooms at the “Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa” has been reserved for this program at a discount rate. For more details and reservations, contact the hotel directly at 239-444-1234 and reference the keyword 'neurology.'
The deadline for the discount rate is: Friday, July 30.
Our Distinguished Faculty
Ramon Gil, MD
Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Center SW Florida
Port Charlotte, Florida
Andrew M. Blumenfeld, M.D.
Director, Headache Center of Southern California
The Neurology Center of Southern California
Oceanside, California
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Neurologists
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
Pain Management Specialists
Nurse Practitioners
Physician Assistants
Physical Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Objectives:
After attending this course, participants will be able to:
1. Recognize and correctly diagnose patients with CD
2. Utilize the TWSTRS Scale in clinical cases
3. Establish a differential diagnosis and initiate appropriate treatment
4. Recognize the complicated anatomy of the neck, as it is critical for the optimal use of chemodenervation
5. Understand the mechanisms of action (MOA) of the botulinum toxins
6. Understand the similarities and differences between the three botulinum toxins approved for the treatment of CD
7. Learn and/or optimize the injection techniques
Course
| Saturday, August 14 | |
| 7:30-8:30am | On site Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30-8:45am | Opening Remarks |
| 8:45-9:30am | Clinical Aspects of CD-Andrew Blumenfeld, M.D. |
| 9:30-10:15am | Anatomy of the Neck-Ramon Gil, M.D. |
| 10:15-11:15am | The Botunlinum Toxins-Andrew Blumenfeld, M.D. |
| 11:15-11:30am | Break |
| 11:30-1:00pm | Live Patients Workshop-Faculty |
| 1:00pm | Adjourn |
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Lee Memorial Health System and the Callosal Connection Corporation. Lee Memorial Health System is accredited by the Florida Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Lee Memorial Health System designates this educational activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Educational Grants
This program has been brought to you in part by unrestricted educational grants provided by Allergan and Ipsen.
