Comprehensive information for patients with dystonia and the people close to them.
You can live well with dystonia. This empowering and encouraging resource and tool, written for both individuals with chronic condition and their families, provides an overview of a variety of dystonias, (including cervical dystonia, spasmodic dysphonia, and writerís cramp) and the breadth of treatment options available, as well as practical advice for improving quality of life.
Written by three acclaimed neurologists, Living Well with Dystonia will help you:
- Understand your specific dystonia and how it progresses
- Determine the best treatment approaches
- Alleviate symptoms with rehabilitation exercises
- Address the ìhidden symptomsî such as social embarrassment
Table of Content
1 Introduction
2 Overview of Dystonias
3 Genetics of Dystonias
4 Causes of Dystonias
5 Blepharospasm and Meige Syndrome
6 Spasmodic Dysphonia
7 Writer’s Cramp and Occupational Dystonias
8 Paroxysmal Dystonias
9 Generalized Dystonias
10 Pharmacologic Treatment
11 Chemodenervation/Botulinum Toxin
12 Deep Brain Stimulation
13 Cervical Dystonia or Spasmodic Torticollis
14 Coping
15 Rehabilitation Exercises
About the author
Daniel Truong, MD, is a neurologist specializing in movement disorders. Dr. Truong was recently elected as president of the International Association for Parkinsonism and Related Disorders.
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