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Navigating a medical mystery in an elite athlete—severe dystonia induced by swimming

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Abstract Dystonia is a state of involuntary muscle contractions that cause repetitive or twisting movements. It may affect one or more parts of the body and sometimes the entire body.… Click to show full abstract

Abstract Dystonia is a state of involuntary muscle contractions that cause repetitive or twisting movements. It may affect one or more parts of the body and sometimes the entire body. The condition can be mild or severe. In this unusual case, high-intensity swimming triggered the episodes of atypical functional movement disorder.

Keywords: athlete severe; mystery elite; navigating medical; dystonia; elite athlete; medical mystery

Journal Title: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings
Year Published: 2022

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