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Neurology of Movement/ Case Studies
Explore movement disorders through the lens of basal ganglia, cerebellar, and cortical integration. Analyze motor control mechanisms and assess clinical presentations with practical, case-based strategies.
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Course Description
Neurology of Movement / Case Studies delivers an in-depth exploration of how the brain initiates, modulates, and refines movement. This course dissects the anatomical and functional dynamics of the basal ganglia, cerebellum, and cortical centers to reveal how movement is orchestrated—and how it fails in pathological states.
Scholars will analyze the “direct,” “indirect,” and “hyperdirect” pathways of motor control, understand clinical phenomenology in hypo- and hyperkinetic disorders, and apply functional assessment strategies. A blend of theoretical modeling (including the MOSAIC model and state estimation) and practical clinical reasoning empowers learners to translate neuroscience into practice.
Detailed attention is given to case study evaluations, movement timing, pharmacological effects, and functional neurological disorders. This module bridges the gap between neurology theory and real-world applications in patient care.
What you’ll learn:
- Explain motor prediction and the MOSAIC model in relation to sensory feedback and motor control.
- Identify cortical and subcortical centers involved in movement planning and execution.
- Differentiate between direct, indirect, and hyperdirect basal ganglia pathways and their clinical consequences.
- Analyze hypo- and hyperkinetic movement disorders and their associated pathophysiology.
- Conduct clinical assessments for tremors, dystonias, myoclonus, chorea, tics, and Parkinsonian symptoms.
- Understand cerebellar-basal ganglia interplay and its influence on movement timing and coordination.
- Utilize dual-task testing, timing paradigms, and cueing strategies in functional rehabilitation.
- Recognize the clinical features and assessment techniques for functional movement disorders
Components
Educational Syllabus
- DAY 1 – Foundations of Motor Control
- Motor Prediction & State Estimation
- Forward Model & MOSAIC Model
- Role of cerebellum in prediction error correction
- Skilled motor behavior in predictable vs unpredictable environments
- Sensory Confirmation & Context Estimation
- Reafference cancellation
- Sensory feedback vs efferent copy
- Motor Systems Overview
- Corticospinal, reticulospinal, and vestibulospinal systems
- Dorsal vs Ventral premotor cortex
- Supplementary Motor Area, Basal Ganglia, and Cerebellar integration
- Motor Homunculus
- Mosaic organization of motor cortex output
- Clinical Terminology & Assessment
- Kinesia, Tonia, Dyskinesia terminology
- Pre/postfix-based diagnostic reasoning
- Movement classification chart
- Motor Prediction & State Estimation
- DAY 2 – Basal Ganglia, Movement Disorders & Clinical Assessment
- Basal Ganglia Functional Neuroanatomy
- Direct, Indirect, and Hyperdirect pathways
- Nigrostriatal, Cortico-striatal, and Cortico-nigral circuits
- GPi/SNr outputs, limbic & oculomotor loops
- Clinical Syndromes
- Parkinson’s disease (Rate model, oscillatory activity
- Tremor types (essential, cerebellar, physiologic, postural, rubral, re-emergent)
- Dystonia (focal, segmental, generalized)
- Chorea, Ballism, Athetosis
- Myoclonus vs Tics vs Stereotypies
- Drug-Induced Dyskinesias
- Neuroleptics, SSRIs, L-Dopa induced dyskinesia
- Serotonin syndrome, Akathisia, Tardive dyskinesia
- DAY 3 – Functional Assessment, Timing & Clinical Strategies
- Comprehensive Clinical Assessment
- Gait analysis, TUG, MMSE
Dual-task testing, sensory distraction
- Gait analysis, TUG, MMSE
- Motor Timing & Movement Disorders
- Explicit vs Implicit timing (Basal Ganglia vs Cerebellum)
- Synchronization-continuation tasks
Motor loop dysfunction in Parkinson’s, Dystonia, Huntington’s
- Rehab Strategies
Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS)- Groove and music-based movement therapies
- Mirror Visual Feedback (MVF)
Cortical stimulation (FEFs, STN)
- Functional Neurological Disorders
- Functional tremor, dystonia, and myoclonus
- Distractibility, entrainment, and suggestibility tests
- Treatment Approaches
- Visual/vestibular stimulation
STN modulation - Sensorimotor retraining
- Adjustments and sensory gating for dystonia
- Visual/vestibular stimulation
- Comprehensive Clinical Assessment
Venue, Hotels & Schedule
Orlando, Florida Area
Venue
Carrick Institute Learning Center
8910 Astronaut Blvd.
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
USA
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Schedule:
Friday: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
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Suggested Hotels
Homewood Suites by Hilton Cape Canaveral-Cocoa Beach
This hotel is directly adjacent to the Carrick Institute Learning Center. It is about a 1-2 minute walk and has great views of rocket launches from the north side.
Hampton Inn & Suites Cape Canaveral Cruise Port
This hotel is just adjacent the Carrick Institute and is connected to the Homewood Suites. It will take approximately 2 minutes to walk to the Carrick Institute Learning Center. It has a pool, outdoor basketball court, and a gym.
Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
This hotel is not walking distance from the Carrick Institute, but is right on the beach, just south of the Cocoa Beach Pier. You will need a car to get from the hotel to the Carrick Institute Learning Center. It is about a 5-10 minute drive depending on traffic and local events.
Amsterdam, Netherlands Area
Venue
Amsterdam Brain Center
Henk Schijvenaarstraat
12031 VC. Haarlem
The Netherlands
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Schedule:
Friday: 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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Suggested Hotels
Ambassador City Centre Hotel
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Neurology of Movement/ Case Studies
Explore movement disorders through the lens of basal ganglia, cerebellar, and cortical integration. Analyze motor control mechanisms and assess clinical presentations with practical, case-based strategies.
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