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TOXIN ACADEMY MASTERCLASS

Therapeutic Uses of Botulinum Toxin: Indications and Injection Techniques

Upcoming Trainings

25-26-27 June 2026

Fully Booked

You can submit your preferences via Availability Survey for 2027 Trainings.

Intended For

Neurologists, PMR Specialists, Orthopedic Surgeons, Neurosurgeons, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists

Theoretical Program

Comprehensive Lectures
  • Physiological and Pathological Muscle: Structure and Function
  • Facial Anatomy Action of the Facial Muscles in the Expression of Our Emotions
  • Cervical Muscles Anatomy: Function and Dysfunction
  • Lower Limb Muscles Activity During Normal Gait
  • BoNT-A Injections for Chronic Headaches & Facial Pains
  • Neurogenic Overactive Bladder & BoNT-A
  • BoNT-A Injections for Chronic Sialorrhea
  • Assessment of Patient with Cervical Dystonia
  • Botulinum Toxin in Maxillofacial Pathologies
  • Spasticity Management in Children
  • Multimodal Management of Complex Cases
  • Visual Gait Analysis and Dynamic EMG
  • Blepharospasm, Jaw and Tongue Dystonia, Meige Syndrome
  • Surgical and Percutaneous Interventions in Spasticity
  • Focal Limb Dystonia and Tremor

Hands-On Program

Practical Training
  • Head and Neck: BoNT-A Injection Techniques Including Masticatory Muscles and Salivary Glands (1h 30min)
  • Botulinum Toxin in Migraine: Indications and Application Techniques (1h 30min)
  • Facial Anatomy, Facial Ultrasound (1h 30min)
  • Anatomy of Upper and Lower Limb (1h 30min)
  • Motor Nerve Blocks in Assessment and Treatment of Spasticity (1h 30min)
  • Upper Limb: US Guided BoNT-A Injections (1h 30min)
  • Lower Limb: US Guided BoNT-A Injections (1h 30min)
  • Surgery in Spastic Upper and Lower Limb (Demonstration) (1h 30min)

Faculty

Dr. Serdar Koçer
Dr. Serdar Koçer
Course Director, PMR
Switzerland
Dr. François Droz Bartholet
Dr. François Droz Bartholet
PMR
France
Dr. Laurent Tatu
Dr. Laurent Tatu
Neurologist
France
Dr. Jonathan Bemporad
Dr. Jonathan Bemporad
PMR
Italy
Dr. Paolo Zerbinati
Dr. Paolo Zerbinati
Orthopedic Surgeon
Italy
Dr. Alain Kaelin
Dr. Alain Kaelin
Neurologist
Switzerland
Dr. Elke Viehweger
Dr. Elke Viehweger
Pediatric Orth. Surgeon
Switzerland
Dr. Julia Waskönig
Dr. Julia Waskönig
Neurologist
Switzerland
Pr. Christian Hammer
Pr. Christian Hammer
Anatomist
Switzerland
Dr. Anna Castagna
Dr. Anna Castagna
Neurologist
Italy

* The list of speakers/instructors is not final.

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Venue Details

University of Fribourg

Department of Anatomy
Fribourg, Switzerland


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CONTACT

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(Swiss Academy for Medical Skills)
Office : Rue du Varieux 6 2900 Porrentruy - Switzerland

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