Non-invasive brain stimulation and kinesiotherapy for treatment of focal dystonia: Instrumental analysis of three cases
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2020.04.025
Abstract: Dystonia is a disabling movement disorder characterized by co-contraction of antagonist and agonist muscles, leading to abnormal sustained postures and impaired motor control. Cervical Dystonia (CD) and Hand Focal Dystonia (HFD) have been the most… read more here.
Keywords: stimulation; dystonia; non invasive; three cases ... See more keywords
Clinical Observation of Botulinum Toxin Injection in the Treatment of Focal Dystonia and Muscle Spasm
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/1495807
Abstract: Dystonia and muscle spasms are a group of common and unfavorable clinical neurological symptoms. The use of botulinum toxin (BTX-A) abroad has achieved good results in the treatment of various movement disorders characterized by involuntary… read more here.
Keywords: focal dystonia; muscle; dystonia muscle; botulinum toxin ... See more keywords
Isolated focal dystonia
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DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000010818
Abstract: Primary dystonias are rare disorders characterized by involuntary, sustained muscle contractions that cause twisting movements and abnormal postures. Clinical presentation is variable and it also includes adult-onset focal dystonia (FD), in which only one region… read more here.
Keywords: cortex; dystonia; isolated focal; focal dystonia ... See more keywords
Musicians Focal Dystonia: The Practitioner's Perspective on Psychological, Psychosocial, and Behavioural Risk Factors and Non-motor Symptoms.
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DOI: 10.21091/mppa.2022.3023
Abstract: Musician's focal dystonia (MFD) is a painless, task-specific neurological movement disorder that impairs fine motor control when playing an instrument. The pathophysiology is not fully understood, and while the available treatment strategies can help with… read more here.
Keywords: focal dystonia; risk factors; motor; musicians focal ... See more keywords
Towards a Holistic Understanding of Musician’s Focal Dystonia: Educational Factors and Mistake Rumination Contribute to the Risk of Developing the Disorder
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.882966
Abstract: Musicians’ Focal Dystonia (MFD) is a task-specific neurological movement disorder, affecting 1–2% of highly skilled musicians. The condition can impair motor function by creating involuntary movements, predominantly in the upper extremities or the embouchure. The… read more here.
Keywords: mfd; focal dystonia; mistake rumination; disorder ... See more keywords