Foundations of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders
This module introduces learners to the fundamental principles of Parkinson's disease and movement disorders. Participants will explore the epidemiology, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, classification, and clinical significance of hypokinetic and hyperkinetic movement disorders. The module provides a strong scientific foundation for understanding disease mechanisms, diagnostic approaches, and multidisciplinary management strategies used in modern neurological practice.
This module focuses on developing comprehensive clinical assessment skills for patients with movement disorders. Learners will master neurological examination techniques, detailed history taking, motor assessment scales, gait evaluation, cognitive screening, and differential diagnosis to accurately identify various movement disorders.
This module explores the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying Parkinson's disease. Learners will study alpha-synuclein pathology, neurodegeneration, genetic mutations, mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and disease progression to understand the biological basis of Parkinson's disease.
This module covers diagnostic strategies for Parkinson's disease using clinical criteria, imaging modalities, laboratory investigations, and biomarkers. Learners will understand early diagnosis, atypical presentations, and differentiation from secondary causes of parkinsonism.
This module provides detailed knowledge of medications used in Parkinson's disease management. Learners will understand drug mechanisms, dosing strategies, adverse effects, treatment algorithms, and individualized pharmacotherapy across different disease stages.
This module focuses on advanced treatment options for patients with complex Parkinson's disease, including infusion therapies, surgical interventions, and device-assisted management. Participants learn patient selection, perioperative care, and long-term follow-up.
This module emphasizes recognition and management of non-motor manifestations that significantly impact quality of life. Learners will address psychiatric, autonomic, gastrointestinal, sleep-related, sensory, and cognitive complications.
This module introduces multidisciplinary rehabilitation approaches aimed at improving mobility, independence, communication, swallowing, and overall quality of life through coordinated therapeutic interventions.
This module provides in-depth knowledge of tremor syndromes, their pathophysiology, diagnostic evaluation, and therapeutic approaches. Learners distinguish essential tremor from Parkinsonian and other tremor disorders.
This module covers the diagnosis and management of hyperkinetic disorders, including dystonia, chorea, myoclonus, tics, and other involuntary movement disorders encountered in neurological practice.