Illuminating dystonia – traditional and new therapies

By Dr Nicola Davies

Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions that cause repetitive movements, abnormal postures, or twisting. It can affect a single part of the body (focal dystonia), multiple parts (segmental dystonia), or the entire body (generalized dystonia).1 While dystonia is a rare condition, it is the third most common movement disorder.2

For Dystonia Awareness Month, this article explores advances in the pharmacological treatment of this painful condition.