DMRF Events Unite Community Virtually & In-Person
In August, DMRF launched a series of dystonia awareness and community-building events, including the signature Dystonia Zoo Days. Dystonia Zoo Days were held in-person in
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Dystonia is a Movement Disorder
Dystonia Zoo Days Close Out Awareness Month
The DMRF’s final three in-person Dystonia Zoo Days closed out Dystonia Awareness Month in cities across the country: Cleveland, Los Angeles, and St. Paul/Twin Cities.
H.Res. 1413 Recognizes Dystonia Awareness Month
As a testament to the tireless work of the dystonia community’s legislative advocates, H.Res.1413 – “Expressing support for designation of September 2022 as ‘National Dystonia
Dystonia Zoo Days Draw Crowds in Boston and Pittsburgh
The 1st Boston Dystonia Zoo Day took place on Saturday, September 17th, followed by the 7th Pittsburgh Dystonia Zoo Day on Sunday, September 18th. Each
Pamela Sloate Bronx Dystonia Zoo Day Reunites Community & Supports Research
The Pamela Sloate Bronx Dystonia Zoo Day to benefit the DMRF took place Saturday, September 10th. This is the sixth year of the event, and
Volunteers with Laryngeal Dystonia Needed
Boston University Stepp Lab researches various voice and sensorimotor disorders. They hope to help guide new and existing forms of therapy. They are creating more
Living with Cervical Dystonia
September is Dystonia Awareness Month. Join us for a conversation about cervical dystonia, its impact, diagnosis and management, and the importance of speaking with a
In Memoriam: Blair Ford, MD
DMRF leadership is deeply saddened to report the death of movement disorder specialist Blair Ford, MD, Medical Director for the Center for Neuromodulation and Movement
DMRF Formalizes Commitment to Mental Health
At a Glance: Untreated mental health disorders reduce quality of life for individuals with dystonia. The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a global toll on peoples’
September is Dystonia Awareness Month
An estimated 250,000 people in the United States have dystonia, a chronic movement disorder affecting the brain and nervous system. It is the third most
2nd Toledo Zoo Day Promotes Dystonia Awareness & Unites Community
On Saturday, August 27, the 2nd Toledo Dystonia Zoo Day returned after a two year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The event was organized
Dystonia Zoo Day Season Has Begun!
On Thursday, August 18, DMRF officially launched a series of Dystonia Zoo Day events with a Virtual Kick-Off Celebration. DMRF President Mark Rudolph and Executive
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