MDS-AOS Botulinum Toxin Convergence on Skills for Movement Disorders and Spasticity (ABCs-MDS)

Introduction

MDS-AOS Botulinum Toxin Convergence on Skills for Movement Disorders and Spasticity (ABCs-MDS)

Course Format

In-Person

Start Date

Tue, Nov 25, 2025

End Date

Wed, Nov 26, 2025

Course Location

EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila

Program Description

The MDS-AOS Botulinum Toxin Convergence on Skills for Movement Disorders and Spasticity (ABCs-MDS) course is designed for adult and child neurologists who diagnose, treat, or manage patients with movement disorders and spasticity using botulinum toxin. This 2-day thorough and intensive training program incorporates balanced and comprehensive didactic lectures, the opportunity to ask questions on uncertain areas, and true assessment of understanding of concepts and readiness for BoNT injections.

Course registration is now closed. If you have any questions, please email education@movementdisorders.org.

Course Location

EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila Philippines
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Supporter Information

The following organizations have provided support for the MDS-AOS Botulinum Toxin Convergence on Skills for Movement Disorders and Spasticity (ABCs-MDS):

Contact Us

MDS Education
education@movementdisorders.org

Welcome!

Course Program & Schedule

COURSE VENUE

All education sessions will be held at:
Venue Name: EDSA Shangri-La Hotel

Address: 1 Garden Way, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City, 1550 Metro Manila, Philippines
Registration Desk & Meeting Room: Isla Ballroom 3

SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE
Day 1: Tuesday, November 25
Registration: 7:15 - 8:00
Lectures: 8:00 - 18:00
Networking Dinner: 19:00 - 21:00

Day 2: Wednesday, November 26
*Please note that Day 2 starts at 14:00
Lectures: 14:00 - 18:45
Closing: 18:45

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of the activity, learners will be able to:

1. Define the indications of botulinum toxin injection

2. Articulate the formulations, preparation, and dilution of botulinum toxin injection

3. Identify selection of muscles for botulinum toxin injection in patients with movement disorders and spasticity

4. Demonstrate injection techniques using surface anatomy, electromyography, electrical stimulation and ultrasonography

Course Lectures & Supplemental Materials

Please note that slides are shared at the discretion of the faculty and will be uploaded as they are received. Some may not be available until after the course.

1.01 Botulinum Toxin-History, Pharmacology, Dilution Techniques and Immunogenicity_Sanjay Pandey.pdf
1.02 Botulinum Toxin Injection-EMG and Electrical Stimulation-Guided Localization_Kimiyoshi Arimura.pdf
1.06 Cervical Dystonia: Selection of Muscles_Sanjay Pandey.pdf
1.07 Childhood Spasticity_Mary Jeanne Flordelis.pdf
1.08 Spasticity and Botulinum Toxin-Challenges and Opportunities_David Simpson.pdf
1.09 Guides on Chemodenervation in Lower Limb Spasticity in Adults_Mary Jeanne Flordelis.pdf
1.10 Novel Uses of Botulinum Toxin in Limb Tremor_David Simpson.pdf

Additional lecture slides to be posted soon.