An Invitation to a CME Program sponsored by the University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Joint Sponsorship by the EP Foundation for Education, Inc.
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The Biological Basis and Treatment of Spasticity and Movement Disorders Associated with Cerebral Palsy
There is a clear need for an educational activity which addresses the biological
basis and management of spasticity encountered in persons with cerebral palsy.
Review of scientific peer-reviewed literature as well as clinical experience
demonstrate a definite correlation between severity of spasticity and high
morbidity and mortality seen in individuals with cerebral palsy and other developmental
disabilities.
Both primary care as well as specialist physicians, and also nurses, physical therapists, and other health professionals need to have a better understanding of the biological basis of spasticity which can in turn lead the health professional to a more rational selection of treatment/management strategies.
Conference Goal
The overall goal of this conference is to improve clinical knowledge, skills, and competency of those health professionals that provide services to adults and children with cerebral palsy who also demonstrate spasticity and movement disorders.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:
Discuss the basic biochemical and pathophysiologic mechanisms that lead to spasticity and movement disorders seen in persons with cerebral palsy.
List various options that may be effective treatments for spasticity seen in patients with cerebral palsy.
List various options that may be effective treatments for tremor, dystonia, athetosis, and other movement disorders seen in patients with cerebral palsy.
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Allergan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Registration
There is no registration fee to participate in this program.
Who Should Attend
This program is targeted at pediatricians, internists, family practitioners, neurologists, nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists
Accreditation Statement
The UTCOM-Chattanooga is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement
UTCOM-Chattanooga designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Instructions to Receive Credit
In order to receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, physicians must attend the entire 2.5 hour conference, complete the CME Evaluation Form. These forms will be made available at the time of the conference online.
Disclosure Policy
UTCOM-Chattanooga requires that faculty participating in a CME activity disclose to the audience any relationship with a pharmaceutical or equipment company that might pose a potential, apparent, or real conflict of interest with regard to their contribution to the program. This information will be made available to the audiences prior to the presentation.
Activity Co-Directors
Chris Prater MD
Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine
Department of Family Medicine
UT College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Philip B. May MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical
School
Assistant Medical Director,
Hunterdon Developmental Center
Director of Medical Education,
American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry
Rick Rader MD
President, American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry
Editor-in-Chief, EP Magazine
