Living Well with Dystonia

Dystonia is a movement disorder that causes the muscles to contract and spasm involuntarily. According to the Dystonia Medical Foundation, estimates suggest that no less than 300,000 people in North America are coping with some form of dystonia. "Living Well with Dystonia: A Patient Guide" provides [...]
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Dystonia is a movement disorder that causes the muscles to contract and spasm involuntarily. According to the Dystonia Medical Foundation, estimates suggest that no less than 300,000 people in North America are coping with some form of dystonia. "Living Well with Dystonia: A Patient Guide" provides comprehensive information on cervical dystonia, spasmodic dysphonia, and focal dystonia. This book is for individuals with various forms of dystonia who want to adjust lifestyle activities to accommodate this chronic condition, but do not want the disorder to define them. The book provides an overview of diagnosis and treatment, medical advice, rehabilitation exercises that help alleviate symptoms, patient resources, and personal vignettes that help readers through the initial onset of symptoms, progression of the disorder, and assist them in seeking medical care, diagnosis, and treatment. Its chapters cover: What is Dystonia; Diagnosis; Treatment; Rehabilitation exercises; Personal vignettes; and, Resources.