Name | Dystonia |
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Symptoms of Dystonia |
Dystonia is a disorder which causes muscles in the body to contract and spasm involuntarily. Spasms may affect one part of the body or many parts simultaneously and can be very painful. |
Types |
The Dystonias can be defined in terms of which body parts are involved.
Primary focal dystonia are the most common including:
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Useful national contacts |
Dystonia UK This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Find your local support group https://www.dystonia.org.uk/your-local-support-group The Liverpool group meets at The Brain Charity https://www.dystonia.org.uk/liverpool-merseyside |
Children & young people | |
Online resources |
Covid-19 Vaccinations (Dystonia UK
Coronavirus and Dystonia (Dystonia UK) Dystonia (NHS website)
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News and events |
Sign Joanne's petition: Dystonia needs to be recognised by all medical professions & occupational therapists |
Our resources |
This includes the book for children and young people Medikidz Explain Dystonia Management. |