This knowledge-based online course consists of 16 short presentations developed by experts in the field of spasticity management. Areas covered include:
- Pathophysiology and Anatomy
- Assessments
- Treatment Modalities
- Special and Procedural Considerations
- Practice Management
The presentations can be viewed at one's own pace. Upon viewing all presentations, participants will need to complete an evaluation, which includes a reflection on learning, in order to claim credit.
Learning Objectives
After completing this enduring material, the participant should be able to:
- Review the pathophysiology of spasticity and associated common anatomical patterns among various populations
- Understand how to provide a complete spasticity assessment
- Identify the various treatment options for spasticity
- Recognize key components for incorporating spasticity management into your practice
Accreditation Statement
The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation of Credit
The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Financial Disclosures
AAPM&R requires all individuals who are in a position to control the content of an educational activity to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest, which is any entity producing, marketing, re-selling or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients. Disclosures are made in written form prior to the start of the educational activity and any potential conflicts of interest that exist are resolved prior to the start of the activity through AAPM&R’s Conflict of Interest Disclosure and Resolution Policy Process. Individuals in a position to control content and their disclosed financial relationships are listed below.
Faculty
Nicholas A. Godby, MD: Disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Erin M. McGonigle, MD: Disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Daniel K. Moon, MD: Disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Patricia Orme, MD: Disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Marilyn S. Pacheco, MD: Disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Natasha L. Romanoski, DO: Disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Mary E. Russell, DO MS: Speakers Bureau for Merz and Allergan.
Andrea P. Toomer, MD: Speakers Bureau for Medtronic, Flowonix, Ipsen, and Piramal; Research support from Flowonix.
Katie Zurbach, MD: Disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
AAPM&R Medical Education Committee
Rachel A. Brakke Holman, MD: Disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Sarah M. Eickmeyer, MD: Disclosed no relevant financial relationships
Chelsea D. Frost MD, MS: Disclosed no relevant financial relationships
Theresa A. Gillis, MD: Disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Kevin N. Hakimi, MD: Disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Rita G. Hamilton, DO: American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA): Board of Directors
Sarah K. Hwang, MD: Disclosed no relevant financial relationships
Monica E. Rho, MD: Disclosed no relevant financial relationships
Jennifer A. Soo Hoo, MD:Disclosed no relevant financial relationships
Brionn K. Tonkin, MD: Disclosed no relevant financial relationships
Justsin L. Weppner, DO: Disclosed no relevant financial relationships
Dylan W. Banks, MD: Disclosed no relevant financial relationships
Sarah Mahasin, MD: Disclosed no relevant financial relationships
Stephanie Tow, MD: AMSSM’s Education Committee - Online Education Resources Subcommittee Chair, US Paralympics Swimming Team Head Physician: Volunteer
AAPM&R CME Committee
Karen P. Barr, MD: Disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Cherry C. Junn, MD: Disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Sheryl R. Levin, MD: Disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Kentaro Onishi, DO: Disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Evan R. Peck, MD: Disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Cynthia G. Pineda, MD: Disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Patricia T. Tan, MD: Disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Brionn K. Tonkin, MD: Disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Kristin A. Wong, MD: Disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
No other planners, faculty or other individuals in control of content disclosed any relevant financial relationships.
FDA Disclosures
All faculty members for this activity have disclosed they do not intend to discuss or demonstrate any pharmaceutical or medical device for which FDA clearance has not been approved.
Partial support of this activity has been provided through an educational grant from AbbVie, Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., and Merz Therapeutics in accordance with ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.