Program Description: 

This is a series of ongoing, quarterly educational presentations focused on unique back and neck care topics. The goal of this series is to provide greater awareness of the specialty services offered within the F&MCW network related to the spine and also sharing of best practices from specialty providers.

Key Words: Dystonia Diagnosis and Treatment, Interventional/Surgical Options for Management of Radiculopathy, Spine, Neck, Back

Target audience: 
  • Physicians
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physician Assistants
Learning objectives: 
Participants who engage in this educational intervention will be able to:
  • Assess clinical presentations of cervical and acquired torsion dystonia to distinguish relevant etiologic factors in patient care.
  • Evaluate key clinical features of dystonia and apply diagnostic criteria to establish an accurate diagnosis in clinical practice.
  • Differentiate dystonia from common spine-related conditions when evaluating patients with abnormal posture, pain, or involuntary movements.
  • Select appropriate dystonia treatment strategies—including botulinum toxin, rehabilitative therapy, and pharmacologic management—based on clinical presentation and patient-specific factors.
  • Determine appropriate indications and timing for referral for specialized evaluation and botulinum toxin treatment for patients with suspected or confirmed dystonia.

 

    Faculty & credentials: 
    Activity Director(s):
    Jeff King, DC, MS
    Director of Chiropractic
    Associate Professor
    Department of Neurosurgery - SpineCare
    Medical College of Wisconsin-Froedtert
     
    Speaker:
    Bindiya Shah DO
    Assistant Professor
    Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
     
    Planning Committee:
    Jamie Schounard
    Medical College of Wisconsin-Froedtert
     
    In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all persons in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. It is the policy of the Medical College of Wisconsin to identify, mitigate and disclose the absence or presence of all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence content of this accredited continuing education. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
     

    Contact

    Name: 
    Jamie Schounard
    Phone number: 
    +1 (262) 337-1776
    Email: 
    [email protected]

    ACCME Accreditation Statement:
    The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    AMA Credit Designation Statement:
    The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:
    The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.00 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

    Session date: 
    04/16/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CDT
    Location: 
    Virtual Meeting
    Wauwatosa, WI 53226
    United States
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    • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
      AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    • 1.00 Hours of Participation
      Hours of Participation credit.
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