Motor Weakness - We Can Make a Difference

Course overview

Educational Objectives 1. Understand advancements in the care and management of motor weakness, including improvements in pediatric care, diagnostic capabilities, and supportive care strategies. 2. Explore the latest developments in adaptive equipment and their role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with motor weakness. 3. Analyze the genetic basis of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and examine historical and contemporary advancements in SMA treatment. 4. Evaluate the progress and challenges in disease-targeted therapies for motor weakness, focusing on innovative approaches such as gene replacement therapy. 5. Discuss the benefits and risks of emerging therapeutic modalities, emphasizing their implications for improving outcomes in individuals with motor weakness.