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International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders ®

Congress

Teaching Course 4305

Dystonias: Diagnosis, Pathophysiology and Treatment

Wednesday, October 7, 2026
14:00 - 15:30 | Conference Room E1, Level 3

In this session, the faculty will present on how to recognize the diverse clinical manifestations of dystonia. They will discuss the pathophysiological bases and will present on management with oral medications, botulinum toxin, deep brain stimulation and rehabilitation.

Chairs:

Davide Martino, Canada
Raymond Rosales, Philippines

Presenters:

Clinical Spectrum and Differential Diagnosis
Conor Fearon, Ireland

Pathophysiology
Anna Sadnicka, United Kingdom

Treatment
Pichet Termsarasab, Thailand

CSPC Liaison(s):

Francesca Morgante, United Kingdom

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this session, participants should be better able to:

  1. Describe the clinical spectrum of dystonias and approach the differential diagnosis
  2. Describe the neural bases of dystonias
  3. Choose the most suitable pharmacological and surgical interventions

Recommended Audience

Clinician / General Neurology
Fellow / Resident / Student
Health Professional (non-physician)

Education Level

Beginner / Foundational
Intermediate / Experienced