Evaluation and Management of Health Conditions Often Encountered in Persons with Cerebral Palsy:
A 6 Part Series for Health Professionals

We Reach: Pediatricians, Family Practitioners, Neurologists, Pediatric Neurologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech/Language Pathologists, Orthopedic Surgeons, Nurses, Students, Teachers, Families and Caregivers.

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5/15/2007
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The Biological Basis and Treatment of Spasticity and Movement Disorders Associated with Cerebral Palsy
Moderator: Seth Keller, MD
Lecture 1: The Biological Basis of Spasticity and Movement Disorders Seen with Cerebral Palsy
Speaker: Marc P. DiFazio, MD
Lecture 2: An Overview of Treatment Options for Spasticity and Movement Disorders Associated with Cerebral Palsy
Speaker: Henry G. Chambers, MD
 
6/12/2007
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Pharmaceutical and Surgical Approaches to the Treatment of Spasticity and Movement Disorders Encountered in Persons with Cerebral Palsy
Moderator: Seth Keller, MD
Lecture 1: The Pharmaceutical Management of Spasticity and Movement Disorders Associated with Cerebral Palsy
Speaker: Terence Edgar, MD
Lecture 2: Surgical Approaches to the Management of Spasticity and Movement Disorders Associated with Cerebral Palsy
Speaker: Henry G. Chambers, MD
 
7/10/2007
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New Innovative Treatments for Spasticity Encountered in Persons with Cerebral Palsy
Moderator: Seth Keller, MD
Lecture 1: A Review of the Uses of Intrathecal Baclofen in the Management of Spasticity Associated with Cerebral Palsy
Speaker: Michael Saulino, MD
Lecture 2: A Review of the Uses of Botulinum Toxin in the Management of Spasticity Associated with Cerebral Palsy
Speaker: Marc P. DiFazio, MD
 
9/11/2007
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The Roles of Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy in the Management of Spasticity and Movement Disorders Encountered in Persons with Cerebral Palsy
Moderator: Seth Keller, MD
Lecture 1: A Review of the Uses of Physical and Occupational Therapies in the Management of Spasticity Associated with Cerebral Palsy
Speaker:Lynne Romeiser Logan PT, MA, PCS
Lecture 2: Nursing Care for the Patient with Spasticity and Immobility Associated with Cerebral Palsy
Speaker: Patrice Rawlins ARNP, MN
 
10/16/2007
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Health Consequences of Intractable Spasticity and Movement Disorders Encountered in Persons with Cerebral Palsy
Part 1 (Oral Health & Polypharmacy)
Moderator: Seth Keller, MD
Lecture 1: Oral Health Disorders as a Health Consequence of Spasticity and Movement Disorders Associated with Cerebral Palsy dd>
Speaker: Carlton Horbelt DDS, FADPD
Lecture 2: The Problem of Polypharmacy and Drug Toxicity in Persons with Cerebral Palsy
Speaker: Ann Tilton, MD
 
12/11/2007
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Health Consequences of Intractable Spasticity and Movement Disorders Encountered in Persons with Cerebral Palsy: Part 2 (Clinical management and Prevention)
Moderator: Seth Keller, MD
Lecture 1: Management of the Medical Consequences of Treatment Resistant Spasticity Associated with Cerebral Palsy: Osteoporosis, Pressure sores, Neurogenic Bladder, Constipation, Oropharyngeal Dysfunction, GERD, Pneumonia
Speaker: Henry Taylor, MD
Lecture 2: Preventive Health Screening Recommendations for Adults Aging with Spasticity and other Developmental Disabilities
Speaker: Dara Richardson-Heron, MD