Neurology of Movement/ Case Studies - Amsterdam - September 2026

September 4-6, 2026

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.

Functional Neurology

Igor Dijkers

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Specialist

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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.

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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

Syllabus

Components

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
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
- 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

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Live Event Info

schedule & location

Date(s):

September 4-6, 2026

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

Event Location:

Amsterdam Brain Center

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Time Zone:

Central European (Amsterdam)

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Casual Attire (No Ripped Clothing or Open-Toed Shoes)

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Amsterdam Brain Center

Henk Schijvenaarstraat
12031 VC. Haarlem
The Netherlands

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