Message of Support from Dr. Hanan Abdul Rahim, Dean of College of Health Sciences, Qatar University

Message of Support from Guest of Honor Dr. Hanadi Al Hamad, Hamad Medical Corporation

Course Schedule Course Faculty       Organizing Committee
 

Schedule as of December 9, 2024

COURSE VENUE

Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas

West Bay Lagoon, P.O. Box 24010

Doha, State of Qatar

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

Medical Track

1. Explain the clinical phenomenology of motor and non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease.

2. Recite the treatments available for the management of motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

3. Explain clinical phenomenology of non-Parkinsonian movement disorders

4. Apply treatment options for non-Parkinsonian movement disorders

5. Apply the skills for the use of Botulin Toxin in movement disorders

Rehabilitation Track

1. Recognize the clinical presentation, management and progression of PD.

2. Understand the rational of rehabilitative approaches in people with PD.

3. Describe the key areas of rehabilitation in people with PD.

4. Define a full subjective and objective assessment for a person with PD, using appropriate recommended measurement tools.

5. Describe the rational for designing and modifying a patient- specific treatment plan.

6. Identify strategies for collaborating with physicians and other health professionals.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

This activity is intended for physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists nurses and other allied health care professionals who would like the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in treating people with Parkinson's disease.

Lecture Presentations

Presentations will be uploaded upon submission from faculty members.

DAY 1: Sunday, December 15, 2024 - COMBINED TRACK

1.01 - Phenomenology of Movement Disorders_Bhatt

1.02 - Did James Parkinson get it right? Is it time to redefine PD?_Klein

1.03 - Is Dopamine the only culprit: Story of PD Neurodegeneration_Lim

1.04 - Overview of motor features of PD & its management_Al-Melh

1.05 - Overview of non-motor features of PD & its management_Salari

1.06 - Tauopathies & Synculinopathies_Shalash

1.07 - Botulinum Toxin for cranial dystonia_Bohlega

1.08 - Botulinum Toxin for Limb dystonia_Mittal

1.09 - Botulinum Toxin for tremors_Mittal

1.10 - Uncovering the genetic basics of PD in the Middle East_Bohlega

1.11 - Pharmacological Management of Advanced PD in cluding pupm therapy_Mittal

1.12 - Surgical treatment of PD_AlOtaibi

1.13 - Non-Pharmacological therapies of PD_Aburub

1.14 - Parkinson's Disease in Older Adults: Enhancing Outcomes Through Multidisciplinary Collaboration_Abdalla

DAY 2: Monday, December 16, 2024 - MEDICAL TRACK

2.01 - Drug Induced Movement Disorders_Bhatt

2.02 - Management strategies of Functional Movement Disorders_Klein

2.03 - Management strategies in Tic & Tourette_Al-Melh

2.04 - Tremor Syndromes, diagnosis & treatment_Mittal

2.05 - The different faces of dystonia_Adeli

2.06 - Myoclonus_Salari

2.07 - Genetic Movement Disorders commonly seen in the Middle East_Bohlega

2.08 - Huntington's Disease in the MENASA region: where do we start?_Shalash

2.09 - Lessons Learned from My Experience in Movement Disorders_Sue

2.10 - Rare & difficult to treat Movement Disorders_Lim

DAY 2: Monday, December 16, 2024 - REHABILITATION TRACK

3.01 - Exercise and skill training in PD: Neuroplasticity and recommendations for exercise and training_Khalil

3.02 - Speech and swallowing therapy in PD: general overview with focus on working with MDT_Guimaraes

3.03 - Exercise for Cardio-Respiratory problems in PD with case studies_Aburub

3.04 - Swallowing Difficulties in PD_Dannoun

3.05 - Speech Therapy in PD_Guimaraes

3.06 - Movement strategy training for gait in PD_Koyili

3.07 - Movement strategy training in PD for balance and falls_Nijkrake

3.08 - Difficulties in PD with focus on assessment_Guimaraes, Dannoun, Al-Harbi

3.09 - Difficulties in PD with focus on interventions_Guimaraes, Dannoun, Al-Harbi

3.10 - History taking, assessment, and training strategy for gait in PD_Koyili

3.11 - History taking, assessment and training strategy for Balance and falls in PD_Nijkrake