Clinical manifestations of anxiety, hyperactivity, tics, dystonia, chorea, and restless leg syndrome involve disease of the basal ganglia indirect pathway. This course presents differential diagnosis of hyperkinetic movement disorders and their mechanisms, as well as a detailed review of basal ganglia neurophysiology and clinical expression. Focus will be on differential diagnosis and therapeutic strategies involving neurological rehabilitative exercises, cognitive, dietary, nutritional, pharmacological, and lifestyle strategies.

Basal Ganglia and Hyperkinetic Disorders with Applications – 15 hours

1. Basal ganglia indirect pathway activity
2. Basal ganglia neurochemical activity
3. Treatment application to basal ganglia disorders
4. Case studies and workshop

Clinical manifestations of slowness, stiffness, resting tremor, depression, and cognitive impairment involve diseases of the basal ganglia direct pathway that include Parkinson’s disease and Parkinsonism. Differential diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease and other Parkinsonism disorders will be provided. This course presents a detailed review of basal ganglia neurophysiology and clinical expressions. Focus is on early identification of basal ganglia direct pathway disorders and preventive strategies. Neurological rehabilitative exercises, diet, nutrition, lifestyle, and pharmacological interventions are discussed.

Basal Ganglia and Hypokinetic Disorders with Applications – 15 hours

1. Basal ganglia direct pathway activity
2. Basal ganglia neurochemical activity
3. Treatment application to basal ganglia disorders
4. Case studies and workshop