Neurological Health Gains a Voice in Europe: Patients, Part of the Solution at EFNA #StrongerConnected Brussels, April 8-9, 2025 — In a crucial time for the European community of patients with neurological diseases, Dystonia Europe had an active and visible presence at the #StrongerConnected workshop organized by the European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA) in…
Workshop for Physiotherapists about Dystonia and Physiotherapy
Beginning of April the Swedish Dystonia Association organised together with physiotherapist Johanna Blom from the Skåne University Hospital and partners: Abbvie, Ipsen and Merz, a one day workshop on Dystonia and Physiotherapy. Most participants had already taken part in courses stage 1 and 2 that have been offered in the past. 15 physiotherapists had come…
Winter Think-Tank Meeting in Lund, Sweden
First week of March the Dystonia Europe Board met face-to-face in Lund. Monika welcomed the board members to her appartment where the board meeting was held. There were many items on the agenda such as preparation for the annual General Assembly, update on current projects, planning of webinars and meetings. In the evening representatives from…
Press Release article 2025-03-17 Popular muscle imbalance book updated and translated into English
The popular and richly-illustrated book ‘Muscle Imbalance’ is now published in an updated, English version. Written by physiotherapist Johanna Blom, it is primarily intended for physiotherapists but can also be used by other healthcare professionals who meet patients with tonus problems in the form of dystonia and spasticity. It constitutes an important new tool that…
Brain Health & Neurological Conditions, European Parliament
Dystonia Europe participated at “Shaping the Future: Policy Responses to Neurological Challenges” 19 February 2025 at the European Parliament, a meeting of the MEP Interest Group on Brain Health and Neurological Conditions at the European Parliament this week, kindly hosted by Billy Kelleher MEP. This meeting was arranged by EFNA (European Federation of Neurological Associations)….
