Spasticity Management in Motion:
Midwest Spasticity Conference 2009 and
the Pediatric Spasticity Symposium
October 3, 2009
The Bertram Inn & Conference Center
Aurora, OH
Description
The symposium will highlight advances in spasticity management and techniques to enhance function and quality of life in individuals with spasticity. Emphasis will be placed on adult stroke and pediatric cerebral palsy but the topics covered can be applied across neurological conditions. Case presentations will be used to illustrate the complexity of decision making and outcome measurement and to generate discussions with the audience. Specific issues, treatments and rehabilitation techniques will be presented via interactive breakout sessions.
Case Submission for Panel DiscussionIf you are interested in submitting a case of a patient with a complex spasticity problem for the interactive expert panel discussion, please contact Brigid Ring at ringb@ccf.org for the guidelines. |
Target Audience
Neurologists, neurosurgeons, physiatrists, pediatricians, primary care physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses and other disciplines involved in the diagnosis and treatment of spasticity.
Objectives
Upon completion of this symposium, the participant will be able to:
- Describe the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of spasticity
- Evaluate the consequences of spasticity on function and quality of life
- Design a comprehensive management plan for patients with spasticity
- Identify specialized interventions aimed at optimizing function in patients with
spasticity
Co-Directors
| Francois Bethoux, MD Director, Rehabilitation Services Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research Neurological Institute |
Mark Luciano, MD, PhD Director, Center for Pediatric Neurosurgery Center for Pediatric Neurology and Neurosurgery Neurological Institute |
Cleveland Clinic Planning Committee
Sue Gara, OTR/L Debabrata Ghosh, MD Carrie Lundenberger, MS, OTR/L Keith McKee, MD |
Carrie Proch, PT Darlene Stough, RN, MSCN, CCRP Matt Sutliff, PT |
Guest Faculty
Salman Azhar, MD Janice Brunstrom-Hernandez, MD Jennifer Evans, MS, ATP |
JoAnn Granke, OTR/L Lynne R. Sheffler, MD Leslie M. Smith, OTR/L, ATP |
Cleveland Clinic Faculty
Jenny Ahl, RN Kim Carruthers, CO, LO Dwyer Conklyn, MM, MT-BC, NMT Doug Henry, MD |
Carolyn Leitch, MS, OTR/L Trish Martin, PT Mary Morrison, PT, MHS |
Agenda
| SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2009 | |
| Time for questions and answers are included in each presentation | |
| 7:00 am | Registration / Continental Breakfast McKinley Ballroom Foyer |
| 8:00 am | Introduction / Welcome - Francois Bethoux, MD |
| 8:15 am | Enhancing Function Through Spasticity Management After Stroke - Salman Azhar, MD |
| 9:30 am | Refreshment Break & Exhibits |
| 9:45 am | Challenges of Spasticity Management in Cerebral Palsy Across the Life Span - Janice Brunstrom-Hernandez, MD |
| 11:00 am | Case Presentations / Panel Discussion / Q&A Salman Azhar, MD, Janice Brunstrom-Hernandez, MD Francois Bethoux, MD, Mark Luciano, MD, PhD, Matt Sutliff, PT, Carrie Lundenberger, MS, OTR/L, Doug Henry, MD |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch |
| Session I: | 1:00 - 1:55 pm |
| Breakout A: | Music Therapy and Gait - Dwyer Conklyn, MM, MT-BC, NMT and Francois Bethoux, MD |
| Breakout B: | Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy Troubleshooting and Dosing - Keith McKee, MD and Jenny Ahl, RN |
| Breakout C: | Pediatric Orthotics - Kim Carruthers, CO, LO |
| Breakout D: | Dystonia and Other Movement Disorders - Debabrata Ghosh, MD |
| Session II: | 2:00 - 2:55 pm |
| Breakout E: | Functional Electrical Stimulation for Upper and Lower Extremity - Lynne R. Sheffler, MD |
| Breakout F: | Impact of Spasticity Management on Pain in Adult Patients - Francois Bethoux, MD |
| Breakout G: | The Use of Kinesio Tape as an Adjunct in the Treatment of Spasticity - Trish Martin, PT and Mary Morrison, PT, MHS |
| Breakout H: | Home Accessibility - Jennifer Evans, MS, ATP and Leslie M. Smith, OTR/L, ATP |
| Session III: | 3:10 - 4:05 pm |
| Breakout I: | Functional Electrical Stimulation for Lower Extremity in Adults and Children: Case Discussions & Demonstration - Matt Sutliff, PT |
| Breakout J: | Botulinum Toxin Therapy in Adults – Injection Demonstration with ELVIRA™ Upper Limb - Salman Azhar, MD |
| Breakout K: | Craniosacral and Cerebral Palsy - JoAnn Granke, OTR/L |
| Breakout L: | Movement Techniques on the Swiss Ball - Carolyn Leitch, MS, OTR/L |
| 4:05 pm | Evaluation |
| 4:15 pm | Adjourn |
Location
The Bertram Inn & Conference Center
600 North Aurora Road
Aurora, OH 44202
Phone: 877-995-0200 or 330-995-0200
www.thebertraminn.com
Hotel Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at The Bertram Inn & Conference Center. To make your reservation, contact the hotel directly and mention the “Cleveland Clinic Spasticity Conference” to receive the special rate of $89.00 per night plus tax. To secure this rate, you must make your reservation by September 4, 2009.
Parking
Self parking is available at no charge.
Additional Information
For further information about this activity, contact Brigid Ring at:
Local: 216-445-0754
Toll Free: 800-223-2273 x50754
Email: ringb@ccf.org
For questions about registering online, call 216-448-0777 or email CMEregistration@ccf.org.
Faculty Disclosure
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education has implemented a policy to comply with the current Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education Standards for Commercial Support requiring resolution of all faculty conflicts of interest. Faculty declaring a relevant commercial interest will be identified in the activity syllabus.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education fully intends to comply with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need assistance, please notify Brigid Ring at 216-445-0754 at least two weeks prior to the activity.
Accreditation
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Participants claiming CME credit from this activity may submit the credit hours to the American Osteopathic Association Council on Continuing Medical Education for Category 2 credit.
The Occupational Therapy Section of the Ohio OTPTAT Board has approved this course for a maximum of 6.75 contact hours.
The Ohio Physical Therapy Association (OPTA) has approved this course for a maximum of 6.50 hours.
Registration & Cancellation
Registration deadline is 5:00 pm (EST), Wednesday, September 30, 2009.
A request for a refund must be received in writing by September 19, 2009. No refunds will be given after September 19, but registration is transferable for this conference through October 3, 2009. A $50 cancellation fee will be deducted from the refund for all cancellations.
Online Registration/Fees
Registration fee includes syllabus, continental breakfast, refreshment breaks and lunch
| Category | Full Course |
|---|---|
| Physician / Surgeon | $275.00 |
| Physical Therapist / Occupational Therapist | $175.00 |
| Resident* / Fellow* | $175.00 |
| Nurse / Physician Assistant | $175.00 |
| Other Allied Health Professional | $175.00 |
| Comprecare Care Affiliate | $178.75 |
| Cleveland Clinic Alumnus | $165.00 |
| Student* | $50.00 |
| CCHS Physician | $275.00 |
| CCHS Employees / Resident / Fellow / Nurse | complimentary |
| CCF Staff | complimentary |
| CCF Employees / Resident / Fellow / Nurse | complimentary |
