Advancing the Management of Spasticity after Stroke

Description

Join us for an insightful webinar on Advancing the Management of Spasticity, where experts will delve into cutting-edge strategies and comprehensive approaches to enhance the treatment of spasticity after stroke. This session aims to address the challenges faced by patients with unmet needs, explore tailored management for special populations such as the elderly and those with limited access, and delve into effective co-adjuvant therapies that go beyond traditional chemodenervation methods. This activity is funded by an unrestricted educational grant by Ipsen.

Learning Objectives

Explore innovative approaches to intensify the treatment of spasticity after stroke, focusing on patients with unmet needs and evolving clinical paradigms.
Gain insights into adapting spasticity management for special populations, including the elderly and individuals with limited access to healthcare resources, considering factors like frailty and unique challenges.
Delve into the realm beyond chemodenervation techniques and discover effective co-adjuvant therapies that complement traditional methods in the comprehensive management of spasticity after stroke.
Recognize the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in optimizing spasticity management and learn how different healthcare professionals can contribute to improved patient outcomes.
Stay abreast of the latest advancements, research, and emerging trends in spasticity management, ensuring that your clinical practice aligns with the most current and effective approaches.

Chair/Moderator: Dr. Shamala Thilarajah and Prof. Dr. Gustavo Saposnik

Scientific Program

Welcome and Introductions
Spasticity After stroke: Treatment intensification among patients with unmet needs – Emily Stevens, OT
Management of spasticity in special populations: elderly, limited access, frailty – Dr. Kwah Li Khim
Beyond Chemodenervation: Effective co-adjuvant therapies in the management of spasticity after stroke – Dr. Deniz Dishman
Q&A discussion
Closure

Date & Time: Thursday February 22nd 2024

Downloads

World Stroke Academy Survey Results - Management of Post-Stroke Spasticity

WSO Management of Spasticity After Stroke Checklist - for people with lived experience

WSO Management of Spasticity After Stroke Checklist - for HCPs

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Our partners and sponsors

Achieving our vision of a life free from stroke is a task that WSO cannot achieve alone. We are committed to building our partnerships at the global, regional and national level to scale up and deliver improvements in prevention, treatment and support to reduce the burden of stroke.