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  • WHAT IS DYSTONIA
    • What is Dystonia?
    • Newly Diagnosed
    • Dystonia Basics
    • Types of Dystonia
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    • Common Misunderstandings
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Download Materials
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    • Living with Dystonia
    • Treatment
      • Non-Drug Therapies
      • Oral Medications
      • Botulinum Neurotoxin Injections
      • Deep Brain Stimulation
      • Other Surgical Procedures
      • Complementary Therapies
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September 22, 2020

Calls for Grant & Research Fellow Applications

The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) is pleased to announce a Call for Applications for the following funding opportunities: Research Grant applications on Basic and Clinical Aspects of Dystonia Postdoctoral Research Fellowship applications Letters of Intent for both funding opportunities are due by end of day on Monday, October 19.  Letters of intent for grant […]

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September 10, 2020

Virtual Dystonia Zoo Day Games & Contests

Virtual Dystonia Zoo Day on Saturday, September 12, 2020 includes a number of fun games and contests. Details to participate are below. Where Can I Find the Scavenger Hunt Work Sheet? Download this work sheet and use it to check off images or likenesses of animals you find all around you – for example, in […]

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September 10, 2020

Virtual Dystonia Zoo Day is September 12, 2020

CLICK HERE ON SEPTEMBER 12 FOR LIVE STREAM BEGINNING AT 11AM CT. The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) has transitioned its popular local zoo walks into Virtual Dystonia Zoo Day on Saturday, September 12, 2020. The dystonia community is uniting online for a national day of action to boost dystonia awareness and raise funds for […]

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August 17, 2020

Greetings from National Sponsors

Virtual Dystonia Zoo Day to benefit the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation is taking place on Saturday, September 12, 2020. The dystonia community is uniting online for a national day of action to boost dystonia awareness and raise funds for urgently-needed medical research. We are grateful to our National Sponsors, who each recorded special messages of […]

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August 7, 2020

Dystonia Community Mourns Legendary Pianist Leon Fleisher

The DMRF family sends our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of pianist extraordinaire Leon Fleisher who passed away on August 2 at the age of 92. Mr. Fleisher inspired countless audiences with his spectacular talent. He served as mentor for many musically gifted young artists and helped them tremendously with their careers. Mr. […]

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July 31, 2020

DMRF Research Grants Fund Diverse Investigations into Dystonia Origins

Dystonia is a movement disorder characterized by excessive muscle contractions that cause abnormal movements and postures. Dystonia is not caused by pathology in a specific brain structure, but by dysfunctional circuits of communication between multiple brain areas responsible for coordinating and controlling body movement. Despite substantial progress made in understanding various aspects of dystonia, there […]

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July 30, 2020

Register Today for Virtual Dystonia Zoo Day

Registration is open! The first-ever Virtual Dystonia Zoo Day to benefit the DMRF is Saturday, September 12, 2020. The dystonia community is uniting for an exciting national day of action to boost dystonia awareness and raise funds for medical research toward a cure. Registration is free and there are numerous ways to support the event. […]

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July 28, 2020

Study Examines Massage Therapy for Dystonia

Many individuals with dystonia seek out complementary and integrative therapies to help manage symptoms, including massage. However, the use of massage for dystonia is not well documented or studied. A recent case report, using objective rating scales, suggests that massage can temporarily reduce pain intensity, pain and spasm frequency, and dystonia symptoms in activities of […]

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Dystonia Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill
June 23, 2020

ACTION ALERT: Keep Dystonia in DOD Medical Research Program

If you are in the States of AL, IL, KY, VT, TN, CA, ME, WA, AK, RI, MO, MT, KS, NM, ND, AR, HI, SC, or WI please send a message to your Senator who serves on the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee today!    Contact the office of your Senator serving on the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee […]

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June 22, 2020

Benefits of Exercise for Dystonia are Physical & Emotional

This content originally appeared in the Dystonia Dialogue. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) estimate that 60% of Americans are not active at the recommended levels for good health. The merits of exercise have been studied extensively, including in neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. Researchers are beginning to examine […]

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