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, 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.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 10, 2025

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

Course Location

EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, Metro Manila Philippines
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Contact Us

MDS Education
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Course Overview (Course Overview, Agenda, & Fees)

Course Schedule Course Faculty

Schedule as of October 30, 2025

REGISTRATION FEES
Members: $150 USD
Members: Junior / HP / Basic Science / No Fee: $100 USD
Non-Members*: $200 USD

*Non-members wishing to apply for MDS Membership to receive the MDS Member rate for this course will need to apply for membership no later than 2 weeks in advance of the close of registration.

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COURSE VENUE

EDSA Shangri-La Hotel

1 Garden Way, Ortigas Center
Mandaluyong City, 1550 Metro Manila, Philippines

SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE
Day 1: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Registration: 7:15 - 8:00
Lectures: 8:00 - 18:00
Networking Dinner: 19:00 - 21:00

Day 2: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
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

INTENDED AUDIENCE

This activity is intended for clinicians, movement disorder specialists, general neurologists, fellows, residents, and physio / physical therapists.