RESOURCES

For a complete list of the resources included in this Curriculum Track, please click HERE.

Content Edited By:

Brian Berman, MD - Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA

Content Curated By:

Susanne A. Schneider, MD, PhD - University Hospital Munich, Munich, Germany

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

1. Describe how to assess patients with dystonia.
2. Recognize common presentations of different types of dystonia.
3. List ways to manage dystonia with pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments including surgical interventions.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

This activity is intended for students, residents, neurologists, neurosurgeons, specialist nurses, and health professionals.

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

1. Active Internet connection (DSL or Cable). Dial-up connection will have constant buffering problem.

2. Compatible with Windows PC and MAC (256 MB of RAM or higher).

3. Activity is best viewed on Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Safari 5.0 or higher and Firefox 29.0 or higher.

4. Adobe Flash Player 12.0 (or higher).

5. Adobe Reader to print certificate.