Dyskinesia and Dystonia

Dyskinesia and dystonia are two motor control impairments that are challenging to identify and treat effectively. They both can play a large role in the risk for falls in our neurological patient population. In this course,interventions will be covered that restore the patient to their prior level of function and reduce their risk for falls. Participants will review medication management to provide the patient with specific and intense interventions that will restore the patient to their prior level of function and allow them to perform their ADLs, IADLs and leisure activities safely. This course aims to clarify the difference between the two and provide you with effective treatment strategies you can use immediately.

Highlights

• Immediately improve your clients' fall risk by appropriately addressing dystonia and dyskinesia and their impact on balance using practical treatment techniques
• Review medication management to provide the patient with specific and intense interventions that will restore the patient to their prior level of function
• Video case examples to enhance understanding of key concepts and to spark intervention creativity

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers