GET THE APP
6783 Dystonia | Open Access Journals
..

Advances in Robotics & Automation

ISSN: 2168-9695

Open Access
Spanish Chinese Russian German French Japanese Portuguese Hindi Telugu Tamil
Submit Manuscript arrow_forward arrow_forward ..

6783 Dystonia

Dystonia is a neurological hyperkinetic movement disorder syndrome in which sustained or repetitive muscle contractions result in twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal fixed postures.[3] The movements may resemble a tremor. Dystonia is often intensified or exacerbated by physical activity, and symptoms may progress into adjacent muscles.[4]

The disorder may be hereditary or caused by other factors such as birth-related or other physical trauma, infection, poisoning (e.g., lead poisoning) or reaction to pharmaceutical drugs, particularly neuroleptics,[3] or stress. Treatment must be highly customized to the needs of the individual and may include oral medications, chemodenervation botulinum neurotoxin injections, physical therapy, or other supportive therapies, and surgical procedures such as deep brain stimulation.

Types Generalized Focal Segmental Psychogenic Acute dystonic reaction[5] Vegetative-vascular

Reducing the types of movements that trigger or worsen dystonic symptoms provides some relief, as does reducing stress, getting plenty of rest, moderate exercise, and relaxation techniques.[citation needed] Various treatments focus on sedating brain functions or blocking nerve communications with the muscles via drugs, neuro-suppression, or denervation.[citation needed] All current treatments have negative side-effects and risks. A geste antagoniste is a physical gesture or position (such as touching one's chin) that temporarily interrupts dystonia, it is also known as a sensory trick.[23] Patients may be aware of the presence of a geste antagoniste that provides some relief.[24] Therapy for dystonia can involve prosthetics that passively simulate the stimulation

High Impact List of Articles
Conference Proceedings

Relevant Topics in Engineering

Awards & Nominations

50+ Million Readerbase

Journal Highlights

Google Scholar citation report
Citations: 1127

Advances in Robotics & Automation received 1127 citations as per Google Scholar report

Citation image
Advances in Robotics & Automation peer review process verified at publons
Publon image

Indexed In

Related Links

 

Open Access Journals

arrow_upward arrow_upward