Musician Dystonia is a focal task-specific variety of the disorder which affects up to two percent of musicians, both professional and amateur. This is a far greater occurrence than afflicts any other fine motor skill occupation. These “Writer’s Cramp” dystonias can strike surgeons, chefs, dentists, tailors, writers, and even professional golfers when putting. As with…
Dystonia Today – special session at the EAN Congress 2019!
Coinciding with the European Academy of Neurology’s annual congress, Dystonia Europe – together with the European Federation of Neurological Associations [EFNA] – will organise a special session entitled: Dystonia Today. When: Saturday, June 29th, 2019 from 9.00 am – 10.30 am. Where: Arena Thon Hotel, Room Romerike – Nesgata 1, 2004 Lillestrøm, Norway Recommended Audience: Health Professionals, Students/Residents/Trainees, Non-physician Health…
Dystonia Europe Founding President Receives Honour at Buckingham Palace
Founding President of Dystonia Europe is honoured by Queen Elizabeth II for his 30 years’ work for dystonia and other neurological patients across Europe. Our founding President, Alistair Newton, has received the honour of becoming a Member of the Ancient Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to dystonia and other neurology patients across…
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation In Dystonia
There is a very interesting review by Erro et al. entitled “non-invasive brain stimulation for dystonia: therapeutic implication”[1] that I would like to draw to your attention. Currently, there are two forms of non-invasive brain stimulation(NIBS). The first technique is called (1) transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and the second one (2) transcranial current stimulation (tCS).The…
The Dystonia Society and Dystonia Europe in Partnership for D-DAYs 2019 in London
Next year’s D-DAYs will take place in London, UK on 5-7 July. Beginning of November Dystonia Europe Executive Director Monika Benson met with representatives of The Dystonia Society, CEO Andrea West and Dayna Ferdinandi, Head of Fundraising and Communications, to discuss and plan next year’s event. Occupational Therapist Hortensia Gimeno and Dr. Jean-Pierre Lin joined…
