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Symposium

Clinical Practice

Neurodegenerative Disease

Physicians and Clinicians

Optimizing Diagnosis and Multidisciplinary Management of Cervical Dystonia

Thursday, October 30, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM  
Location:  ROOM: Continental Ballroom B DIRECTIONS: Lobby Level: From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed right toward the FedEx Office. At the Fed Ex Office, turn right and proceed past the ACRM Registration Desk and into the Continental Foyer. Continental B Lobby is directly adjacent to the center section of the Continental Ballroom.

    Presenter(s)

  • KK

    Katie Kompoliti, MD

    Professor of Neurological Sciences Director, Movement Disorders Fellowship Program Educational Director, Section of Movement Disorders
    Rush University Medical Center
    Chicago, Illinois, United States

Program Goal:
To address the most important challenges and advances in our understanding of cervical dystonia, a disorder that leads to abnormal movements or postures affecting the head, neck, and/or chin, including therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation management, using sample case scenarios seen in clinical practice.

Program

Description:
Cervical dystonia, also known as spasmodic torticollis, is the most common adult-onset focal dystonia. It is characterized by involuntary contractions of the neck muscles that cause abnormal head postures, twisting, or tilting, often associated with pain and functional impairment.

This accredited symposium will provide participants with practical strategies to improve the assessment and management of CD with the goal of enhancing patient function and QoL. Faculty will review current and emerging management approaches, including rehabilitation strategies, pharmacologic and interventional treatments/options.

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST INCLUDED
CME provided by Excel Continuing Education
Supported through educational grants from IPSEN BIOPHARMACEUTICALS and MERZ THERAPEUTICS.

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize the clinical features and diagnostic subtypes of cervical dystonia to improve early identification and referral.
  • Apply guideline-based treatment strategies including pharmacologic, surgical, and rehabilitation interventions for cervical dystonia.
  • Integrate EMG and ultrasound guidance to optimize BoNT injection safety and efficacy.
  • Incorporate physiotherapy modalities and rehabilitation strategies into comprehensive management plans.