World Stroke Organization 
Description: Join us for an insightful webinar on the importance of early diagnosis and prompt intervention for Post-Stroke Spasticity (PSS), featuring leading experts from around the world. This session will provide practical guidance on overcoming common challenges in managing PSS and optimizing patient outcomes. Our distinguished panel will share real-life case studies, discuss evidence-based strategies, and explore the use of diagnostic tools and multidisciplinary approaches in clinical practice. This webinar is supported by an unrestricted educational grant by AbbVie.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the critical role of early diagnosis in improving patient outcomes for PSS.
- Understand the barriers to timely intervention and strategies to overcome them in clinical practice.
- Explore evidence-based approaches for prompt intervention in PSS.
- Learn about the benefits of early intervention through real-life case studies and supporting evidence.
- Enhance skills in using diagnostic tools and implementing multidisciplinary management strategies.
Scientific Program:
- Welcome and Introduction – Dr. Sean Savitz (United States)
- Introduction to Post-Stroke Spasticity – Dr. Theodore Wein (Canada)
- Importance of Early Diagnosis and Intervention – Dr. Ganesh Bavikatte (UK)
- Current Challenges and Barriers in Managing PSS – Dr. Jussara Baggio (Brazil)
- Optimizing Prompt Intervention: Best Practices – Dr. Tamina Levy (Australia)
- Q&A Discussion
- Closing Remarks
Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your knowledge and skills in the management of Post-Stroke Spasticity.
Webinar Details
Speakers:
- Dr. Theodore Wein, Assistant Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Canada
- Dr. Ganesh Bavikatte, Consultant and Clinical Lead in Rehabilitation Medicine at The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Dr. Jussara Baggio, Physiotherapist specializing in Adult Neurofunctional Rehabilitation PhD in Neurosciences from the Ribeirão Preto Medical School - USP and Associate Professor at the Federal University of Alagoas, Brazil
- Dr. Tamina Levy, Neurological Physiotherapist, Advanced Practitioner in the Flinders Rehabilitation Services, Australia
Moderator:
- Dr. Sean Savitz, Professor of Neurology and Frank M. Yatsu, M.D. Chair in Neurology McGovern Medical School Director, Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease UTHealth Houston, United States
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Yegeta Asfaw
Thank you for all the nice presentations. I attended the off line records and learned a lot on PSS.
Q. On Dr. Jussara’s lecture, -40 was mentioned in the MAS score of the patient. I was not clear about that.