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The 5th International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) Middle East Camp
Course Format
In-Person
Start Date
Sun, Dec 15, 2024
End Date
Mon, Dec 16, 2024
Course Location
Doha
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Program Description

This two-day course will have dedicated tracks for physicians and health professionals. The physician track will include sessions about manifestations and management of Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders, as well as hands-on workshops demonstrating Botulinum Toxin treatment. The health professionals track will comprise sessions on how to use and optimize Parkinson care by using various rehabilitation techniques and practical workshops to apply learned skills.

This course is in partnership with Qatar University.

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Accreditation and Credit Designation

This activity is a CPD Accredited group learning activity (Category 1) as defined by Ministry of Public Health’s Department of

Healthcare Professions - Accreditation Section and is approved for a maximum number of 15.5 Hours.

Activity Code: AGI-03-P182

Course Location

Doha Qatar
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Contact Us
MDS Education
education@movementdisorders.org
Course Overview (Course Overview, Agenda, & Fees)


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.

Course Lectures & Supplemental Materials

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

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