Latvijas Ārstu rehabilitologu asociācija

Baltic Toxins 2024

We are excited to announce the upcoming Baltic Toxins Meeting, which will be held on October 18th and 19th, 2024, at the Tallink Hotel Riga, Elizabetes iela 24, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvia.

Join us for two days of insightful discussions, workshops, and networking as we explore the latest advancements in botulinum toxin applications. Highlights of the event include:

  • Keynote sessions on the importance of botulinum toxin for spasticity reduction and its usage in neurology.
  • Hands-on workshops on ultrasound detection of spastic muscles and cervical dystonia treatment techniques.
  • Engaging presentations from renowned experts in the fields of physical and rehabilitative medicine, neurology, and ultrasound.

AGENDA:

18.10.2024

  • 12:00 – 13:00 Registration and Lunch
  • 13:00 – 13.30 Opening and Introduction -MD Zaiga Kalnberza – Ribule (PRM), MD Ramona Valante (Neurologist)
  • 13:30 – 14:15 The Importance of Botulinum Toxin for Spasticity Reduction in Rehabilitation – TBD
  • 14:15 – 15:00 The Spasticity Reduction for Stroke Patients – TBD
  • 15:00 – 15:30 Coffee Break
  • 15:30 – 16:15 The Spasticity Reduction for Children, Experience and Practice – TBD
  • 16:15 – 16:30 The Introduction to Ultrasonography Presented by A. Medical company
  • 16:30 – 17:00 The Basics of Ultrasonography. How it can help you in therapy? – MD Viktors Ļiņovs (Radiologist)
  • 17:00 – 17:45 Workshop: The Ultrasound Detection of Spastic Muscles – MD Matīss Mežals / MD Anna Petrovska (PRM and Ultrasound specialists), MD Viktors Ļiņovs (Radiologist)

19.10.2024

  • 8:30 – 9.00 Registration, Coffee and Snacks
  • 9:00 – 9:45 Recognizing Cervical Dystonia (Tips and Tricks) – MD Krista Lazdovska (Neurologist)
  • 9:45 – 10:30 The Usage of Botulinum Toxins in Neurology. It is more than just a Treatment of Spasticity and Dystonia – MD Ramona Valante (Neurologist)
  • 10:30 – 11:15 The Non-pharmacological Treatment of Cervical Dystonia  MD Zaiga Kalnberza – Ribule (PRM)
  • 11:15 – 11:30 Coffee break
  • 11:30 – 13:00
  • Workshop: The Ultrasound Detection of Cervical Dystonia Muscles – Matīss Mežals / Anna Petrovska (PRM and Ultrasound specialists)
  • Workshop: How to choose injectable Muscles of Cervical Dystonia Patients? MD Ramona Valante (Neurologist)
  • Workshop: The Physiotherapy of Patient with Cervical Dystonia – Dace Stirane (Physiotherapist)
  • Lunch break 13:00 -14:00
  • 14:00 – 14:45 How to prevent the Side Effects after Botulinum Toxin Injections for Hemifacial and Blepharospasm Patients – MD Tatjana Liņova (Dermatologist-Imunologist)
  • 14:45 – 15:00 Closing Remarks -MD Zaiga Kalnberza – Ribule (PRM), MD Ramona Valante (Neurologist)

After participation you will receive 12 hours training certificate.

Registration