RESOURCES

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Content Edited By:
Brian Berman, MD - Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA

Content Curated By:
Abhimanyu Mahajan, Fabiana Colucci, Gabriela Figueiredo Pucci, Panagiotis Kassavetis, Mehri Salari, Anca Badoiu

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

1. Describe the variety of etiological factors leading to dystonia including idiopathic, genetic, and acquired causes.

2. Evaluate the genotypic and phenotypic animal models that provide insight into the pathophysiological basis of dystonia.

3. Identify the anatomical and physiological abnormalities in dystonia that lead to its conception as a network disorder.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

The activity is intended for experienced and expert-level clinicians, researchers, 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.