Dystonias

Some of the recommendations for patients include:[80]Brin MF, Comella C, Jankovic J. Dystonia: etiology, clinical features, and treatment. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Williams; 2004:45-9.

• Regular exercise programme, including aerobic exercise

• Healthy diet

• Adequate hydration

• Good sleep habits

• Counselling if needed to address anxiety

• Relaxation techniques

• Physiotherapy to optimise balance and posture

• Attention to ergonomics at work and in activities outside of work.

A number of internet resources are available:

• Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Opens in new window

• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke NINDS Dystonias Information Page Opens in new window

• National Spasmodic Torticollis Association National Spasmodic Torticollis Association (NSTA) Opens in new window

• Bachmann-Strauss Dystonia & Parkinson Foundation Bachmann-Strauss Dystonia & Parkinson Foundation (BSDPF) Opens in new window

• Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation (BEBRF) Opens in new window

• The Dystonia Society. The Dystonia Society Opens in new window