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NINDS Dystonias Information Page

Description

Publication Year: 2010
Type: Federal resource, Internet Site
Language: English
Website: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/dystonias/dystonias.htm

This on-line publication discusses dystonias. Dystopias are movement disorders in which sustained muscle contractions cause twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal postures. The movements, which are involuntary and sometimes painful, may affect a single muscle; a group of muscles such as those in the arms, legs, or neck; or the entire body. Early symptoms may include deterioration in handwriting after writing several lines, foot cramps, and a tendency of one foot to pull up or drag after running or walking some distance.

Availability

This publication is available only on the Internet.

Source

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, NIH, HHS
P.O. Box 5801
Bethesda MD 20824

Phone: (301) 468-5981 TTY
Toll-free Phone: (800) 352-9424 EN/SP

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