Introduction to the “ABCD ISPRM spasticity curriculum”: a novel educational program to enhance international spasticity education

Date: Thursday 6 Nov. 2025

Id 46
Topic Spasticity
Speakers Mary Elizabeth Nelson-Biersach USA, Rajiv Reebye Canada, Stefano Carda Switzerland, Rita Pane Indonesia, Chloe haldane Canada, Klemen Grabljevec Slovenia
Attendees 60
Extra Fees –

In 2021, an international needs survey led by Dr’s Gerard Francisco and Thierry Deltombe (55 spasticity experts from 25 countries) revealed that there is an important need for ongoing spasticity education to highlight pathophysiology, assessment, and optimizing treatment strategies for spasticity management. [3] Over the past year, members of the ISPRM Spasticity SIG (special interest group) collaborated with leading PMR physicians in Indonesia to design a comprehensive curriculum on spasticity management. This curriculum was tailored to address the specific educational needs identified by global partners, covering all aspects of rehabilitation and treatment for patients with spasticity. Key components include the formation of functional clinics and the development of multidisciplinary practices. This curriculum is based on the comprehensive spasticity assessment and management framework previously published in the Journal of ISPRM. By leveraging best practices and expert surveys, a structured educational program was developed that can be adapted and applied worldwide. To ensure relevance in Indonesia, we worked closely with local stakeholders to contextualize the material. This process helped identify areas for further refinement, enabling future adaptations in other countries based on local resources and needs.

Chair Rajiv Reebye

8H30 Overview of workshop objectives and topics. Rajiv Reebye

8H45 Background information on Spasticity-SIG. Brief history, mission, structure and evolution. Rajiv Reebye, Klemen Grabljevec

9H05 The problem: Improving spasticity care in Indonesia. Rita Pane

9H25 Short intermission for networking and discussion.

9H40 The solution: development of a Spasticity Curriculum. Stefano Carda

10H10 Module A: Pathophysiology and assessment of spasticity. Goal setting. Rajiv Reebye, Chloe haldane

11H10 Short intermission for networking and discussion.

11H20 Results of the initiative. Demographics, efficacy of training. Mary Elizabeth, Nelson-Biersach

11H50 Open discussion and summary.

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    Id 46
    Topic
    Spasticity

    Speakers
    Mary Elizabeth Nelson-Biersach USA, Rajiv Reebye Canada, Stefano Carda Switzerland, Rita Pane Indonesia, Chloe haldane Canada, Klemen Grabljevec Slovenia

    Attendees 60
    Extra Fees -

    Chair
    Rajiv Reebye

    8H30
    Overview of workshop objectives and topics.
    Rajiv Reebye

    8H45
    Background information on Spasticity-SIG. Brief history, mission, structure and evolution.
    Rajiv Reebye, Klemen Grabljevec

    9H05
    The problem: Improving spasticity care in Indonesia.
    Rita Pane

    9H25
    Short intermission for networking and discussion.

    9H40
    The solution: development of a Spasticity Curriculum.
    Stefano Carda

    10H10
    Module A: Pathophysiology and assessment of spasticity. Goal setting.
    Rajiv Reebye, Chloe haldane

    11H10
    Short intermission for networking and discussion.

    11H20
    Results of the initiative. Demographics, efficacy of training.
    Mary Elizabeth, Nelson-Biersach

    11H50
    Open discussion and summary.

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