Dr. Manuel Zwecker has introduced a unique, multidisciplinary outpatient service that provides comprehensive assessment and management for individuals with complex spasticity (abnormal muscle stiffness) resulting from various neurological disorders.
Education:
2015, Advanced Training Course in the Adult Spasticity Clinic and Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
2014, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course, Cancun, Mexico
2013, Global Spasticity Masterclass Course that has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME), Paris, France
2009, Challenges and solutions in the Treatment of Spasticity improving patient outcomes with Botulinum Toxin A, Barcelona, Spain
2002-2003, Postgraduate studies in Assessment of Disability, Functional Capacity & Work Ability, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
2002, Intensive Course in Botulinum Toxin Injection Techniques, Movement Disorder Unit, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
2000, Fellowship, the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, as Rehabilitation Observer and Education Participant, Chicago, USA
1994-1999, Internship, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
Employment History Experience:
2001-present, Senior Physician, The Department of Neurological Rehabilitation, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
Academic Appointments:
Lecturer, Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
Membership in Professional/ Scientific Societies:
Israel Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
The International Neurotoxin Association (INA)
Awards, Citations, Honors, Competitive Fellowships:
2021, Outstanding Worker, Sheba Rehabilitation Center, Sheba Medical Center
2013, Outstanding Worker, Sheba Medical Center and the Ministry of Health, Israel
2006, Outstanding Educator, The Sackler Medical School, Tel Aviv University
Publications:
Here is a link to the publications of Dr. Manuel Zwecker in PubMed: a database of scientific articles in the fields of medicine and life sciences
