Dystonia and dyskinesia are movement disorders that commonly occur in Parkinson's disease (PD). Though both cause uncontrollable muscle movements, they're different conditions. Each has its own ...

A recent grant award in the Department of Neurology serves to help investigators analyze how a group of brain cells may be responsible for changes to neural circuits that lead to the movement disorder ...

The pair come out of FIU’s Brain, Behavior and the Environment Lab, led by Tomás R. Guilarte, which focuses on uncovering the ...

Dehydration, diabetes, carpal tunnel syndrome, and focal dystonia can also cause hand cramps. If you often get cramps, even after resting your hands, it's best to connect with your doctor.

Spasmodic dysphonia (SD) is a neurological disorder caused by dystonia (abnormal sustained muscle contraction) of the vocal cords, hence also referred to as “laryngeal dystonia”. Depending on the ...

Dystonia, a movement disorder that features involuntary contractions of the muscles often leading to functional impairment, has many forms. Focal dystonia is localized to a single body part and ...

Background Children and young people with severe neurodisabling conditions (CYPSND)experience severe functional ...

Dystonia can affect various parts of the body, leading to uncontrolled and often painful muscle spasms. It’s difficult and Nisshaa tries to cope with her condition by having a positive attitude.

Considering taking supplements to treat dystonia? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of dystonia. Follow the links to read common uses, side effects ...

JOY ANTONELLE DE MARCAIDA You had the form that was primarily generalized dystonia. So some people have oro-bucco-lingual dyskinesias, where it's really just around the mouth and the tongue that ...