The frame around NDF (Norsk Dystoniforening’s) annual meeting in April couldn’t be better. Spring had arrived and Trondheim was bathed in sunlight with nice spring temperatures. Here 47 members were gathered for a weekend that included meetings, guided sightseeing around the city, social fellowship and good food. To the left, Johan Arnfinn Warvik, President of the…
Dystonia UK Activities 2021
As another unpredictable year draws to a close, Dystonia UK reflects on a busy year of activities, while eagerly looking forward to the potential opportunities of the New Year. Virtual activities have continued with great strength. At the time of writing, we have provided 6 ‘Reach Out, Reach All’ webinars, including one live from Scotland,…
A.D.D.E.R. Action for Dystonia, Diagnosis, Education and Research
This is the third year A.D.D.E.R. have designed and delivered our dystonia awareness campaign throughout the month of September. After a great deal of thought I came up with the idea of asking people to imagine what it is like to have various types of dystonia. The campaign was aimed at people who know nothing about…
NORWAY, Digital Dystonia Activities
PhD Jeanette Koht, Norway About Jeanette Koht Working with Dystonia and treatment since 2001. Adviser for Norwegian Dystonia Association (NDF) for many years Last Project together with NDF: Dystonia and physiotherapy Trained neurologist in 2006 PhD Hereditary cerebellar diseases Head of Department of Neurology Oslo University Hospital. The Norwegian Dystonia Association arranged a webinar with Jeanette Koht…
BELGIUM, Online meetings: A blessing in Disguise
COVID-19 has wreaked much havoc over the past year in Europe and beyond. For us at Dystonie.be, the Belgian association for dystonia patients, the biggest health crisis in living memory proved to be a cloud with a silver lining. Online meetings allow us to connect with members in all parts of the country. You might…