Sensory Tricks and Dystonia

Sensory Tricks and Dystonia

Dystonia is a movement disorder characterized by involuntary, sustained, or repetitive muscle contractions that cause twisting or abnormal postures of body parts. These conditions are marked by co-contraction of agonist and antagonist muscles, and overflow phenomena, typically categorized into focal, segmental, multifocal, generalized, and hemidystonia. Sensory tricks (sensory trick / geste antagoniste) refer to voluntary … Read more

Overview of Research Progress on Blepharospasm

Overview of Research Progress on Blepharospasm

 Blepharospasm (BSP) is a focal dystonia characterized by involuntary closure of the eyelids and difficulty in opening them, usually caused by spasms of the orbicularis oculi muscle. Its prevalence varies significantly by region, approximately (20-133)/million, and it is more common in women aged 50-70, with a male-to-female ratio of about 1:2.3. Risk factors include … Read more