Dystonia may affect different areas of the body, and different neurological conditions cause different patterns of dystonia. Some occur only with a specific action, such as typing. Symptoms may worsen ...

Dystonia and dyskinesia are movement disorders that commonly occur in Parkinson's disease (PD). Though both cause uncontrollable muscle movements, they're different conditions. Each has its own cause ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO --You've probably heard of Parkinson's disease and tremors, but what about dystonia? Dystonia is the third most common movement disorder. Laura Lacey has learned a lot about ...

Duke University researchers have identified a common mechanism underlying separate forms of dystonia, a family of brain disorders that cause involuntary, debilitating and often painful movements, ...

Are cellular lipids the missing link between a faulty gene and a neurological disorder? Researchers at VIB-KU Leuven have managed to get a clearer view on the roots of dystonia, a neurological ...

Oct. 14 (UPI) --A new award will help early career researchers who study dystonia, the Michael J. Fox Foundation announced Tuesday. The new Bachmann-Strauss Early Career Award is a two-year, $150,000 ...

Dystonias are neurological disorders that can cause jerky movements, muscle spasms, repetitive actions, and unusual and awkward postures. Dystonia is a type of involuntary movement, and people ...