The Sol Diesis clinic for musicians, that has been running since 2004 within the IRCCS Don Gnocchi Foundation, is devoted to the prevention and treatment of neuromuscular diseases of professional and amateur musicians. “The patient’s medical and musical history, and a careful observation of the musician when he performs- says doctor Rosa Maria Converti, head…
Welcome to September and Dystonia Awareness Month 2021!
The Dystonia Europe Team is very excited about the upcoming awareness month and all the activities that will take place. We kick off the month with our Annual Dystonia Conference: Dystonia Day 2021 on Saturday 4 September. For program, speakers and link to registration see: https://dystonia-europe.org/dystonia-day-2021-online/ We hope to see a big audience from around the…
The Deep Brain Stimulation Nurses Association
‘Improving the quality of life for individuals with DBS through clinical care, education, research and innovation.’ The deep brain stimulation nurse association (DBSNA) was founded in 2013 after a small group of deep brain stimulation (DBS) nurse specialists met at a movement disorder conference and the idea for an association was born. The DBSNA has…
“Dystonia can be overcome!” says Maestro Accardo
Maestro Accardo Taking part in the first National Day against this rare condition, the famous violinist said:” At the Don Gnocchi Foundation I found outstanding doctors and physiotherapists, thanks to whom I’ve learnt to understand my body” Salvatore Accardo, the internationally acclaimed violinist, was a testimonial of the professionalism and humanity of the…
Dr. Martin Reich Receives the David Marsden Award
Martin Reich, Julius Maximilian’s University, Department of Neurology in Würzburg, Germany Our congratulations to Dr. Martin Reich, from Julius Maximilian’s University, department of Neurology in Würzburg, Germany and the David Marsden Award winner 2021 for his paper: Probalistic mapping of the antidystonic effect of pallidal…
